Explore our drone photography and videography projects across Texas
Every flight on this portfolio was operated under FAA Part 107 by Cade Bertel, owner of Texas Drone Media and a Baylor University alumnus based in Waco, TX. Aerial photo missions used DJI cinema-line drones flown at altitudes between 60 and 380 feet above ground level depending on subject and airspace class. Listings inside controlled airspace — anywhere within five miles of DFW, Love Field, Waco Regional, or Killeen-Fort Hood Regional — received LAANC authorizations in advance so the flight time was pre-cleared with ATC and the listing date didn't slip.
Construction monitoring projects shipped 20 to 30 edited progress photos and 5 to 10 minutes of stabilized 4K video b-roll per visit, with monthly time-lapse compilations on recurring contracts. Real estate listings received both branded and unbranded deliverables formatted for MLS systems across Texas — 1920x1080 stills, 1080p MP4 video tours, and unbranded YouTube embed links for off-MLS prospecting. Turnaround was 48 hours for photos and 72 hours for video on standard schedule, with rush options available for tight market-window deadlines.
Texas Drone Media is a member of the Heart of Texas Builders Association (HOTBA), which keeps the work tied to the Central Texas builder community and supports the recurring construction monitoring engagements visible across this portfolio. Pricing across these projects ranged from $150-$400 per flight for standard real estate and construction work, with corporate marketing video starting at $750. Free demo flights are available for qualified prospects evaluating a recurring engagement — contact the studio to discuss your site or listing schedule.