The Aerialist

Serves Margate, FL

35244

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1 employee

1 year in business

$200

5.0

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Hours

Sun 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mon 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tues 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thurs 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri Closed

Sat 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Credentials

Background Check

David Smith
Completed on 3/18/2025

Introduction

Capturing Moments from Above Welcome to The Aerialist, where we specialize in capturing unique perspectives from the sky. Our aerial photography services provide stunning visuals that bring a fresh and dynamic view to your projects, events, or special moments. One of our main passions is Construction Project Progress Images. We can deliver images in many ways including, stills, video, custom pattern flights, or mapping. Actually, aerial photography has almost limitless possibilities. Share your dreams with us and we will put something together for you. For ongoing projects, I offer the first visit with flight and photography for no charge.

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

Pricing is project-based. For an ongoing project, I will meet with you onsite with my drone + FAA clearance, ready to fly. You can show me how you want the aerials captured and we can then establish a fee together. I will capture a few of the stills and a video to demonstrate my quality. The photos will be yours to keep and the visit is no charge. (does not apply to "one-off" projects)

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

Integrity is my style. Each client has unique needs and it is my mission to exceed expectations in every way

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I passed a ground school course through Pilot Institute in Arizona. Following ground school I scheduled and passed the FAA Commercial Unmanned Aircraft exam with a 95% in May of 2022

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I am an aviation enthusiast and also possess a fixed wing manned aircraft license that I earned in the 80's. Learning to fly drones was a natural addition to my aviation toolkit

What types of customers have you worked with?

Construction I am also a terrestrial photographer

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

I am the backup pilot for a very large construction/development project where I provide 5 stills and one long video that covered the entire 220 acre tract as per the instructions from my client

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Make sure the drone operator has a Commercial License (known as a Part 107) as well as liability insurance. I have both.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

Be as detailed as possible to ensure you get exactly what you want. Aerial Photography is a very wide-open industry with lots of variables. Make sure you communicate your entire wish list