Drones Over Texas – FAA Certified Drone Pilot

Serves Houston, TX

35244

Hired 6 times

1 employee

14 years in business

$395

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Abel Acuna
Completed on 4/11/2025

Introduction

**Now on Thumbtack** Drones Over Texas is owned and operated by Abel Acuña, an FAA-certified Part 107 drone pilot and former U.S. intelligence officer. Trust ‘Drones Over Texas’ to get your project done right. No project is too big or small --- Abel has done work for national construction companies, manufacturers, real estate agents, and private clients. Abel has you covered for both aerial and ground-based photography. Projects are priced according to complexity, time on site, and scale. Proudly serving the greater metro areas of Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Ready to get started? Fill out the contact form on this page. Provide a brief description of your project, target location, and turnaround time -- I'll get back to you within 1-hour! Offered Services: • Drone / Aerial Photography & Video • On-foot Still Photography (construction site, real estate interiors and exteriors, employees at work, facilities, vehicles) • Social Media Video (vertical video shot on stabilizer for social sharing) Ideal For: • New Construction; Investment Properties; Commercial Development • Real Estate Listings; Framed Photography of Real Estate Properties • Live Events; Corporate Events; Family Celebrations • Available for remote hire and work throughout Texas Reasons to hire 'Drones Over Texas': • FAA Certified Part 107 (Drone Pilot License) • $1M Pilot Insurance for Bodily Injury and Property Damage • 15+ years of experience in photography & filmmaking • Professional customer experience with high-quality results • Comfortable flying drone in high-pressure scenarios, including: moving vehicles, watercraft (powered and sail), large events, in austere areas, and in dense downtown locations. Technical Specifications: ---Video Specs--- Available Video Resolutions: • 5.4K: 5472×3078 @ 24/25/30 fps • 4K Ultra HD: 3840×2160 @ 24/25/30/48/50/60 fps • 2.7K: 2688x1512 @ 24/25/30/48/50/60 fps • Full HD: 1920×1080 @ 24/25/30/48/50/60/120 fps • MP4/MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC) • Max Video Bitrate 150 Mbps ---Camera Specs--- • 1" CMOS Sensor • Aperture: f/2.8 • Shooting Range: 0.6 m to ∞ • ISO Range Video: • 100-6400 (Auto) • 100-12800 (Manual) • 10-Bit Dlog-M Color Option ---Photography Specs--- • 20 Mega-Pixel • 5472×3648 (3:2) • 5472×3078 (16:9) • Timed: 20 MP, 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60s • HDR Panorama • JPEG/DNG (RAW) We can deliver photos and videos for use on websites, social media, YouTube, Vimeo, Powerpoint, PDFs, investor decks, etc. You don't need to be a video or camera wiz to work with us! We will guide and provide the correct quality and format based on your specific use case. TO GET STARTED: • Fill out the contact form on this page. Provide a brief description of your project, target location, and turnaround time -- I'll get back to you within 1-hour! • Secure your shoot date with a partial deposit. Upon delivery of work content, the remaining balance is due within 2-business days.

Q&A

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

Projects are priced according to complexity, urgency, and scale. Serving the greater metro areas of Austin, Houston, and San Antonio--and international clients.

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

We can be as hands-on or hands-off as desired! We offer a free informational call to see if 'Drones Over Texas' is a good fit for your project needs, followed by a second call to confirm project requirements after initial $95 deposit. The shoot will occur and files will be delivered asap. Feedback or edit requests can be provided via messaging or phone call.

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

Drones Over Texas is owned and operated by an FAA-certified Part 107 drone pilot. The Drones Over Texas team has been operating drones in Texas and internationally for 10+ years.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

Drones Over Texas stemmed from our passion of flying drones and capturing landscapes and live events from a unique perspective.

What types of customers have you worked with?

Drones Over Texas has worked with hospitality brands, commercial real estate development companies, travel and entertainment services, and has captured once-in-a-lifetime live events abroad in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Spain.

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

Drones Over Texas loved capturing the moment when 6-million Argentinians flooded the city center to celebrate winning the FIFA World Cup in 2022.

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

Invest in quality services to deliver long-term, recurring results for your business.

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

Consider how capturing your event, occasion, or property from above may provide a unique and enticing experience to your audience, clients, or potential buyers.