Question 1

What drone services does Horizon UAV offer?

Accepted Answer

Horizon UAV provides professional drone services for construction, real estate, roofing, commercial property inspections, mapping, thermal inspections, infrastructure, land development, agriculture, and more. We customize each flight to the specific needs of the client and project.

Question 2

What areas does Horizon UAV serve?

Accepted Answer

Horizon UAV is based in Northern California and serves Redding, Shasta County, and surrounding areas. We can also travel for larger projects and specialized drone operations.

Question 3

Are your drone pilots FAA certified?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Horizon UAV's commercial drone operations are conducted by FAA-certified remote pilots operating under FAA Part 107 regulations.

Question 4

What can thermal drone inspections detect?

Accepted Answer

Thermal imaging can help identify temperature differences that may not be visible with a standard camera. Depending on the application, thermal inspections can assist with locating potential roof moisture, electrical hot spots, equipment issues, heat loss, and other temperature anomalies.

Question 5

Can Horizon UAV create maps and 3D models?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We can capture aerial data for mapping, orthomosaics, 3D models, point clouds, measurements, terrain documentation, stockpile/volume calculations, and other mapping applications.

Question 6

Can you monitor a construction project over time?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Horizon UAV can provide recurring construction progress documentation on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis. Deliverables can include high-resolution aerial photos, video, maps, measurements, 3D models, and project documentation.

Question 7

Can you inspect roofs without putting someone on the roof?

Accepted Answer

In many cases, yes. Drone-based roof inspections can provide detailed aerial imagery while reducing the need for personnel to physically access difficult or potentially hazardous areas. We can provide roof imagery, measurements, roof maps, annotated photos, and inspection reports.

Question 8

What types of properties can you inspect?

Accepted Answer

We can document and inspect a wide variety of properties, including residential and commercial buildings, roofs, construction sites, industrial facilities, solar installations, towers, and other structures. The appropriate equipment and inspection method depend on the property and objectives.

Question 9

Can Horizon UAV provide aerial photography and video for real estate?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Real estate services can include aerial photography, aerial video, FPV fly-throughs, property imagery, land and parcel photography, and 360° virtual-tour imagery. We can tailor the shoot to help showcase the property and surrounding land.

Question 10

How much does a drone service cost?

Accepted Answer

Pricing depends on the type of service, project size, location, equipment required, deliverables, and complexity of the operation. Horizon UAV provides customized quotes so you only pay for the services and data your project actually needs. Contact us to discuss your project and receive a quote.

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