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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Drones are fun, and I like having fun. But flying for any purpose other than pure recreation requires a commercial FAA Part 107 certificate, even for drones weighing under 249g — something many people misunderstand.

    Using a licensed, professional drone pilot who knows the laws, has the experience and does it for a living is the only smart—and legal—way to go.

    So if you’re a business owner, employee or entrepreneur flying for business and don’t have a Part 107, don’t risk the hefty fines and potential liability.

    Consider outsourcing your drone work to Overwatch. We’ve got your back.

  • We can do just about anything drone related. Check out our Services page for options.

    If you don’t see anything that fits your needs, reach out and I’ll customize something just for you.

  • Most of my work falls into the following categories:

    • Events & promotion

    • Construction & development

    • Property inspections

    • Real estate (residential & commercial)

    If it can benefit from a bird’s eye view, it’s a job for me.

  • I’m based in the East Valley and serve the Phoenix metro and surrounding areas. Travel outside the area is available — just ask.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form — I’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • Pricing is straightforward and transparent — so you know exactly what you’re getting.

    Check out our Services page for all our pricing info. If you don’t see what you need, Contact me with your project details and we’ll get you a quote right now.

  • The state of the art in the drone world is DJI. All modern DJI drones like the Mini, Air and Mavic series take incredible footage, so you might see any of those flying around your job.

    No matter which drone we use, your footage will come out looking professional — guaranteed.

  • Yes. I am a fully licensed commercial drone pilot under Federal Aviation Administration Part 107 and carry liability insurance for commercial drone operations.

  • Not everywhere. Flying in certain cases can be tricky — but I handle airspace checks through the FAA’s LAANC system and get authorizations for flying in controlled airspace when required.

    Here are some of the FAA rules:

    • Ceiling: FAA Part 107 rules require drones to stay below 400 feet AGL (above ground level). FAA rules allow limited flights above 400ft when operating near tall structures. In controlled airspace, all operations remain subject to air traffic control altitude limits and authorizations.

    • Over people: flying directly over people is not permitted unless the drone meets certain FAA requirements. We avoid flying directly over people while still making the shots count.

    • Vehicles: treated the same as people. We can get all kinds of great shots without being directly over the vehicle. This includes watercraft.

    • State and National Parks: not permitted to take off and land within the boundaries of parks. Flyovers may be allowed in certain cases.

    • Over water: permitted.

    If I can get approval, I’ll make it happen. If not, I’ll tell you before you’ve spent a dime.

  • Both. I do:

    • One-off shoots

    • Progress documentation

    • Annual events

    Long-term clients with recurring jobs get priority scheduling.

  • Weather isn’t usually a problem in Arizona, but sometimes it happens. All flights are conducted in full compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations.

    • Minimum visibility: at least 3 statute miles

    • Cloud clearance:

      • 500 feet below clouds

      • 2000 feet horizontally from clouds

    • Daylight operations: 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset (civil twilight)

    • Wind conditions: Must be safe for operations (typically under 30mph sustained)

    • Precipitation: No rain, snow, or dense fog

    If any of these conditions exist, we may postpone or reschedule your flight. Don’t worry — if we can’t fly for weather reasons and can’t reschedule, your money will be fully refunded.