Commercial Property Drone Photo: Saunders Yachtworks, Gulf Shores, Alabama

Working in tandem with Option 3 Media, we took aerial photos of Saunders Yachtworks. This photo will be used in their advertising booklet and banners for various displays.

We are flying within a hundred yards of Jack Edwards Airport. This raises a few questions with people.

1. Are you able to fly so close to an airport? In this case, yes. The reason is that we are actually in Class G airspace where FAA certified remote pilots can fly. Hobby flyers (or non-certified drone operators) must fly 5 miles from this location. Jack Edwards airspace is Class E and begins at 700 feet above ground. We are only 150 feet. Still, this is a highly-trafficked airport for this area and military uses this airport. We are constantly watching for air traffic constantly.
2. Why not take the picture from a helicopter or airplane? Helicopters and airplanes must be at 700 feet or above in this location. Camera operators need to use high telescopic lenses. They lose detail at that height.
3. Why choose Evmikna/Option3Media for these photos? Many certified remote pilots have difficulty flying in this area. We are quite successful and have minimal difficulties.