A locally owned Vermont business with 100% Vermont-based staff.
Vermont Drone is based in Williston, Vermont, and employs full-time Vermont residents.
Unlike most others, we are not a reseller or outsourcer that overcharges and subcontracts to untrained, woefully inexperienced, and underpaid gig-workers. Instead, we employ highly experienced, licensed professional photographers who have been flying professionally for years or even decades, maintaining impeccable safety records throughout their careers.
We're not just some guy with a drone. Our highly experienced and professional team ensures that your employees can continue working without disruptions or distractions. With minimal oversight and input from your company, we'll safely and accurately complete the job. We handle various tasks, including FAA compliance, OSHA/Safety compliance, scheduling, on-site photography and data capture, editing, and final delivery.
Your ideas and previsualization will be made into photos/videos! Not sure where to start? We can brainstorm with you, storyboard and produce it into a professional video/images that tells/sells your story/message/brand.
All our edited videos are ready for broadcast and/or upload to YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and others.
Extra Sharp Ultra High Definition Video.
Professional Quality High Resolution Still Digital Images and Photos.
All our edited images are ready for use in print or upload to your website, Google Places, Social Media, and others.
MLS compatible images (no watermarks/branding/logo or copyright notice).
All images and footage is copied to multi-redundant backups and uploaded to several cloud services for off-site data protection.
All raw footage and photography, and final edits are archived for at least three years after delivery.
Expert FAA licensed pilots with sUAS Endorsement.
Fully Insured and licensed.
Expertly Trained Safety Officers/Flight Spotters
Fully compliant with all Federal and State Laws/Guidelines.
We can obtain FAA/ATC authorization and clearance for practically any location.
We work on your schedule. Once, Daily, Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Bi-Monthly, Monthly, Quarterly, or however often you desire!
Locally owned and based in Williston, Vermont, with additional pilots and team members located throughout Vermont. We proudly serve all of New England and beyond.
Other services available:
Professional Aerial Photography/Cinematography
Exterior/interior ground photography by a Professional Photographer
Exterior/interior ground videos by a Professional Cinematographer
360° images/videos
Virtual Tours/Interactive Floor Plans
HDR Imagery services
Golden Hour/Twilight Photographs/Video
Timelapse Photography
Thermal Imagery services
Live Streaming services
Insertion of client supplied text/graphics/logos in video or images
Voice Overs by Professional Voice Talent and Professional Voice Actors
No, you don’t own the airspace and can’t stop human-crewed airplanes and helicopters for the same reasons. Only the federal government can prohibit, restrict, or regulate airspace.
We usually don’t get too close unless it’s unavoidable, for safety, a search and rescue mission, or another type of emergency. This may include, but is not limited to, evasive action to avoid birds or human-crewed aircraft, to perform an emergency landing, or to comply with Law Enforcement or FAA limits/restrictions/orders.
No, we’re not invading anyone’s privacy. We are very ethical, responsible, and respectful drone operators. We only fly our drones in full compliance with privacy laws and all other federal and state laws.
Our drones cannot identify persons from a distance. If you’re inside, we definitely can’t see you. Even if you’re outside, you will be unidentifiable. Our drones will never be flown close enough to see through any windows.
Did you know that much more detailed 3D imagery is publicly available on Google Maps (enable Earth view) and Google Street View?
In short: not legally. Attempting to interfere with, damage, or destroy a drone has the same penalties as trying to interfere with, damage, or destroy a human-crewed aircraft. It comes with multiple state and federal felony charges and can also be classified as a federal criminal violation (18 USC 32) and even a terroristic act.
You’re likely to be immediately arrested. Even joking about it is a felony. If found guilty of either, you could receive a multiple-decade prison sentence and permanent loss of your right to possess guns. You could also be liable for injuries or damages.
In detail:
The same exact laws that protect all aircraft protect drones. So, anyone shooting at a drone would be treated the same as if they shot at a real human-crewed helicopter or airplane. The shooter could be arrested and charged with dozens of severe crimes. A conviction of any one of these could result in a multiple-decade prison term and permanent loss of your right to possess guns.
Property owners own the land, not the air. There is ZERO private airspace in the US, and for the same reasons, property owners cannot prohibit human-crewed airplanes and helicopters; they can’t prohibit drones. Only the federal government can prohibit, restrict, or regulate this airspace. A landowner has no right to shoot at a drone and would be subject to arrest, prosecution, and civil liability.
If the shooter causes a loss of control and the drone crashes into a person (or people), the shooter could be charged with assault with a deadly weapon or even more serious crimes. If anyone should die, the shooter could be charged with manslaughter or even murder.
Anyone causing damage to a drone would also open themselves to severe civil liabilities and penalties. Drone operators and anyone with damages can actively pursue these and all legal costs through civil courts.
The contents of this post are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. I am not a lawyer, so I do not give legal advice. If you have questions or want professional assurance that the information is appropriate to your situation, please consult a licensed attorney.
