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Safe, Legal, and Professional Aerial Photography & Videography
Whether you're capturing cinematic footage, surveying land, or showcasing a property, you need a certified drone pilot who understands safety, legality, and creative execution. At Violet Crown Aerial, we bring FAA Part 107 certified expertise to every project, ensuring that your aerial photography or videography meets the highest standards.
Why Choose a Certified Drone Pilot?
What FAA Certification Means for Your Project
Hiring an FAA certified drone pilot isn’t just a legal requirement; it’s a guarantee of professionalism. Under FAA Part 107, certified pilots are trained to operate drones safely, follow airspace rules, and avoid liabilities. At Violet Crown Aerial, all flights are conducted by licensed professionals who are insured and fully compliant with FAA regulations.
Professional Drone
Photography & Videography
Creative, Legal, and Cinematic Aerial Content
From real estate marketing and commercial branding to construction monitoring and landscape documentation, aerial visuals offer a dynamic perspective that can’t be matched by ground-based photography. Our certified drone photographers at Violet Crown Aerial use advanced, high-resolution equipment combined with cinematic flight techniques to capture stunning, professional-grade imagery. Every project is carried out with full legal compliance under FAA regulations, ensuring that your content is not only visually impactful but also safe and properly authorized.
Popular Drone Services by violet crown
Capture sweeping exterior views, highlight property features, and provide immersive visuals that help listings stand out in a competitive market.
Perform detailed inspections of roofing systems, structures, or large properties without putting anyone at risk. Ideal for insurance, maintenance, and repair planning.
Create eye-catching brand content, social media videos, and website visuals that elevate your business or campaign with smooth, cinematic aerial footage.
From advanced topographical surveys to aerial 3D models of projects, get actionable data from Violet Crown's 3D mapping services in Central Texas.
Monitor project milestones from above with recurring aerial captures, helping contractors and developers track progress, report to stakeholders, and maintain accurate records.
Keep farm yields in check with a bird's eye view! Detect warning signs early and plan for the harvest with the best agriculture drone services in CTX.
Our drone services are designed to meet the creative and logistical needs of clients across industries, providing high-impact content with the peace of mind that comes from working with certified professionals.
FAA Part 107: What You Need to Know
How to Become a Certified Drone Pilot
A Quick Guide for Aspiring Pilots
Curious about how to earn your own drone license?
Here’s a simplified breakdown of the process:
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Be at least 16 years old
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Pass the FAA Aeronautical Knowledge Test
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Obtain a Tracking Number from IACRA
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Pass TSA background screening
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Receive your Remote Pilot Certificate
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Whether you're pursuing a career in drone photography or looking to enhance your skill set, becoming a certified drone pilot opens new professional doors.
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Understanding the Drone License and Why It Matters
To legally operate a drone for commercial use in the U.S., pilots must hold a drone flying license under FAA Part 107. This certification ensures that drone operators are trained, tested, and knowledgeable in key areas of aviation safety and compliance, including:
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Airspace classifications: Understanding the different types of airspace, such as controlled, uncontrolled, and restricted areas, and how to operate safely within each, including the need for airspace authorizations when applicable.
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Weather effects: Assessing how weather conditions like wind, rain, temperature, and visibility impact flight performance, battery life, and overall safety, and how to plan accordingly.
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Emergency procedures: Responding to in-flight issues such as GPS loss, signal interference, low battery warnings, or equipment malfunction with protocols that prioritize safety and damage prevention.
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Safety protocols: Following established FAA guidelines for safe drone operation, including maintaining line of sight, respecting altitude limits, avoiding people and property, and adhering to operational restrictions.
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Pre-flight inspections: Conducting thorough checks before every flight to ensure the drone and its components, batteries, propellers, camera systems, GPS modules, are in proper working order and meet FAA standards.
By meeting these FAA requirements, certified drone pilots like those at Violet Crown Aerial deliver safe, legal, and high-quality aerial services you can trust.
Serving Austin and Central Texas With Precision
Local Drone Pilots. Local Insight. Professional Results.
We’re proud to serve Austin, Round Rock, Dripping Springs, Georgetown, and surrounding Central Texas communities. Our deep understanding of the area’s terrain, lighting, and no-fly zones means we’re always ready for a safe and successful shoot.
At Violet Crown Aerial, our FAA certification is just the beginning. We combine technical precision, creative vision, and a strong commitment to safety to deliver professional drone photography and videography across Austin and Central Texas. Whether you're marketing a property, tracking construction progress, or capturing cinematic footage, our certified drone pilots ensure every flight is legal, efficient, and visually compelling. When you need reliable aerial content backed by experience and licensing, choose the drone team that Austin trusts.
Your Partner for FAA Certified Drone Photography in Central Texas
At Violet Crown Aerial, our certification is just the beginning. We combine technical skill, creative vision, and a commitment to safety that sets us apart in the growing world of drone videography and photography.
Whether you're marketing a property, documenting a construction site, or capturing stunning visuals for film, choose the certified drone team that Austin trusts. Contact us today!