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It is always a fun adventure in naming a new organization. With a name like "Low Altitude Services", this allows us to be flexible and focused at the same time which is a nice option to have.
What does Low Altitude Services offer? Keep things simple. There are many ways to generate revenue by operating a drone or any other unmanned aerial vehicle. The most important thing is to do it legally and that is why we only employee FAA Part 107 license holders. This ensures that we are compliant with any regulations in the United States for operating equipment and any revenue that may result via the use of a drone. So far we have identified a list of different areas to focus on listed on our services page. While we can only fly up to 400 feet above ground level in optimum conditions, this is more than enough to provide valuable services to our clients unless we have a special permit to go above this legal altitude limit. Why the "Scattered Clouds" blog? In a world where internet search engines help people find different things, having some details about what we offer is important. Articles about what we offer and why will be released and expanded upon when we are not out providing services to our clients. There will also be helpful information relating to our services to freely educate anyone who is interested in working with Low Altitude Services or maybe even partnering with us. Our blog will also be a source of information to help those interested in drones in general. The name "Scattered Clouds" was chosen since its an official term used in weather observation and often makes for great flight weather. Perhaps in time this blog will expand into some video content. Initial services offered (2023-2024) To get "Scattered Clouds" underway, here is a basic summary and description of services offered and why. Look out for case study and deeper articles right here on our blog in the future. Agriculture, watershed and hydrological analysis - Looking down from above on your environment can tell a lot about hydrological property conditions below. From up to 400 foot above ground level, it is easy to see how the ground is changing as it relates to things related to water. Blending real time monitoring along with photography every few months or years can be a huge help to those involved with farming, land management, live stock pastures and commercial or residential property management. Structural preventive maintenance imagery - Being safe is important. Before climbing up on any structure with a harness, ladder or scaffolding, a drone can get up really close in a much safer way to do inspections of storm damage, roof conditions, or anything else where multiple angles can be captured and shared for real time or later review. Low Altitude Services helps our clients be safer thanks to our team. Communications infrastructure observation - Towers which provide communications to our community can not always be easily reached unless a certified climber is hired. A drone can easily provide inspection of hard to reach communications equipment and records can easily be compared for preventive maintenance. Flying a drone up a support structure can also help a ground crew better prepare for what they carry up with them for repair work in sensitive areas where a rope and pully may not be a safe idea. Property encroachment photography - Commercial and residential property lines are always an issue. Who you think was a friend could be a later enemy when it comes to property line disputes. Fences, trees and other natural phenomena such as wild life trails or habitats make for great photography to be used in potential legal actions later. Court ordered short duration surveillance - Currently Low Altitude Services can only offer any type of surveillance if we are instructed via official legal means. There are no services we can offer than can be considered spying on people or property unless we are under strict official instruction to do so. We operate a 100% ethical business and will refuse any project work which violates this rule. State and Federal agency remote pilot services - While many agencies are helping existing staff to obtain FAA part 107 licenses to operate existing equipment purchased thanks to agency funding, remote pilots (RPIC) are sometimes not always available. Low Altitude Services can work with any agency to supply trained remote pilots familiar with leading drone platforms typically purchased by agencies. Low Altitude Services does not currently have a GSA schedule but will be working towards that in the future. Residential site aerial survey work - Any residential property owner can contact us with potential projects requiring our services. Low Altitude Services offers rates for residential owners and is typically billed on hourly or project based goals. We can schedule repeat or one time visits that work for your schedule and availability. Commercial site aerial survey work - Low Altitude Services offers very competitive commercial rates which are separate from any state or federal agency work we offer. We can only work with property owners or land managers. We have a strict policy of not going were we do not have permits to operate from but can consider special circumstances based on your legal objectives and official capacity related to the project. |
