Drone Videography

From: Unseen to Unforgettable

Professional Drone Videography for businesses. Construction | trades | manufacturing | corporate

Drone Videography

Aerial Perspectives. FAA Licensed. Professional Results.

Your business looks different from above. Construction sites reveal their scale. Manufacturing facilities show their sophistication. Landscapes showcase their craftsmanship.

Drone videography isn’t just cool footage—it’s how La Crosse businesses in construction, landscaping, real estate, and manufacturing show the scope of their work in ways ground-level cameras never could.

Blue Tie Productions is FAA Part 107 certified and insured. We deliver broadcast-quality aerial video for businesses that refuse to blend in.

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What Is Drone Videography?

 

Drone videography is the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with professional cinema cameras to capture aerial perspectives of your business, projects, facilities, and landscapes.

It’s not just “flying a camera”—it’s strategic aerial cinematography that:

 

  • Showcases scale – Reveal the size and scope of your work
  • Provides context – Show how your project fits into the surrounding environment
  • Creates impact – Aerial shots command attention in ways ground-level footage doesn’t

What we capture with drones:

  • Construction sites – Progress updates, project walkthroughs, before/after transformations

  • Manufacturing facilities – Aerial tours of production floors, warehouses, and campuses

  • Landscaping projects – Completed designs, property transformations, seasonal changes

  • Real estate – Commercial properties, land surveys, development sites

  • Events – Outdoor festivals, races, corporate gatherings

  • Infrastructure – Bridges, roads, municipal projects, utilities

Where drone videography is used:

  • Brand story videos (opening/closing shots)

  • Social media content (Instagram Reels, Facebook, LinkedIn)

  • Marketing materials (website hero videos, sales presentations)

  • Project documentation (time-lapse, progress updates)

  • Recruitment videos (show your facility’s scale and modernity)

Drone videography elevates your content—literally and figuratively.

Swim Neshonoc

7 Rivers Tree Service

Why Businesses Need
Need Drone Videography

Ground-level cameras tell part of the story. Drones tell the whole story.

If you’re a construction company, landscaper, manufacturer, or real estate developer, you’re competing for attention. Drone footage doesn’t just look impressive—it proves scale, professionalism, and quality in ways photos and ground-level video can’t.

SHOW SCALE & CONTEXT

Ground-level cameras can’t show:

  • How large a construction project is

  • How expansive a manufacturing facility is

  • How a landscape design fits into the property

Drone footage reveals:

  • The full scope of your work – Entire job sites, not just close-ups

  • Surrounding context – How your project enhances the environment

  • Progress over time – Side-by-side aerial shots show transformation

For construction and landscaping: Drones prove you don’t just do good work—you do BIG work.

WIN MORE BIDS

When prospects compare you to competitors, drone footage is the differentiator.

Here’s why:

  • Trust signal – Professional drone video = serious, established business

  • Visual proof – Show completed projects in their full glory

  • Competitive edge – Most La Crosse contractors DON’T use drone video

For trades, construction, and landscaping companies competing on bids:

  • Show past projects at scale

  • Prove your craftsmanship and attention to detail

  • Stand out from competitors using iPhone photos

Prospects choose businesses they trust. Drone video builds that trust faster than any portfolio photo ever could.

RECRUIT TOP TALENT

Manufacturers and corporate clients face a recruitment crisis. Top talent wants to work for modern, innovative companies.

Drone footage shows:

  • Facility scale – Aerial tours of your campus, production floor, warehouses

  • Modern infrastructure – Prove you’re not a dated, small-time operation

  • Company pride – Showcase the sophistication of your operations

When engineers, operations managers, and skilled trades workers see aerial footage of your facility, they think: “This is a serious operation. I want to work here.”

Drone video isn’t just marketing—it’s a recruitment tool.

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Why Choose Blue Tie Productions for Drone Video?

Not all drone operators are created equal. Here’s why businesses trust us.

 

FAA PART 107 CERTIFIED

We’re not hobbyists flying consumer drones.

What this means:

  • Legally compliant – FAA Part 107 certification (required for commercial drone operations)

  • Fully insured – $1M+ liability coverage

  • Airspace clearance – We handle all FAA authorizations and flight permissions

Why this matters: Flying drones commercially without FAA Part 107 certification is illegal. If you hire an unlicensed operator and something goes wrong (property damage, injury, airspace violation), you’re liable.

We handle all legal compliance so you don’t have to worry.

PROFESSIONAL Drones

We don’t use toy drones. We fly:

A DJI Mavic 3 Classic — a professional-grade cinema drone with:

  • 4/3 CMOS sensor – Exceptional low-light performance and color accuracy

  • 4K/8K video capability – Future-proof footage

  • Professional stability – 3-axis gimbal for smooth, cinematic motion

  • Extended flight time – 46 minutes per battery (vs. consumer drones at 20-30 minutes)

Why this matters: 

Consumer drones (like DJI Mini) shoot compressed 4K video that looks fine on phones but falls apart on large screens or in professional edits.

We deliver broadcast-quality aerial footage that matches the quality of our ground cameras.

STRATEGIC flight use

Anyone can fly a drone. Few can tell a story with aerial footage.

What we bring:

  • Shot composition – Framing, movement, pacing that serves your story

  • Lighting awareness – We shoot during golden hour (sunrise/sunset) for cinematic quality

  • Safety protocols – Pre-flight planning, weather monitoring, airspace clearance

Why this matters: 

Drone footage isn’t just “cool shots.” It’s strategic visual storytelling that enhances your brand video, social content, or marketing materials.

We don’t just capture footage—we capture footage that drives results.

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What We Capture with Drones

From sweeping aerial reveals to intimate flyovers—here are the shot types we deliver.

1. AERIAL ESTABLISHING SHOTS

What it is: Wide, high-altitude shots that establish location, scale, and context.

Best for: Opening shots in brand videos, showcasing facility size, revealing project scope.

Example: Aerial view of your entire manufacturing campus, showing parking lots, buildings, and surrounding landscape.

4. REVEAL SHOTS

What it is: Drone rises or moves forward to reveal a subject (building emerging from treeline, job site coming into view).

Best for: Dramatic openings, showcasing “wow” moments, social media hooks.

Example: Drone rises over a hill to reveal your entire construction project in one sweeping shot.

2. FLYOVER SHOTS

What it is: Smooth, cinematic drone flights over construction sites, landscapes, or properties.

Best for: Progress updates, property tours, before/after comparisons.

Example: Slow flyover of a completed landscaping project, revealing design details from above.

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5. TRACKING SHOTS

What it is: Drone follows a moving subject (vehicle, person, equipment) from above.

Best for: Action sequences, showing machinery in operation, team at work on job site.

Example: Tracking shot of excavator moving earth on a construction site.

3. ORBIT SHOTS

What it is: Circular flight path around a subject (building, job site, monument).

Best for: 360° views of completed projects, facilities, or landmarks.

Example: Orbiting shot of a newly constructed building, showing all sides and architectural details.

6. TOP-DOWN SHOTS

What it is: Straight-down aerial view (bird’s-eye perspective).

Best for: Showcasing patterns, layouts, facility organization, before/after comparisons.

Example: Top-down view of a landscaping design showing symmetry and layout.

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What We Capture with Drones

From sweeping aerial reveals to intimate flyovers—here are the shot types we deliver.

1. AERIAL ESTABLISHING SHOTS

What it is: Wide, high-altitude shots that establish location, scale, and context.

Best for: Opening shots in brand videos, showcasing facility size, revealing project scope.

Example: Aerial view of your entire manufacturing campus, showing parking lots, buildings, and surrounding landscape.

2. FLYOVER SHOTS

What it is: Smooth, cinematic drone flights over construction sites, landscapes, or properties.

Best for: Progress updates, property tours, before/after comparisons.

Example: Slow flyover of a completed landscaping project, revealing design details from above.

3. ORBIT SHOTS

What it is: Circular flight path around a subject (building, job site, monument).

Best for: 360° views of completed projects, facilities, or landmarks.

Example: Orbiting shot of a newly constructed building, showing all sides and architectural details.

4. REVEAL SHOTS

What it is: Drone rises or moves forward to reveal a subject (building emerging from treeline, job site coming into view).

Best for: Dramatic openings, showcasing “wow” moments, social media hooks.

Example: Drone rises over a hill to reveal your entire construction project in one sweeping shot.

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5. TRACKING SHOTS

What it is: Drone follows a moving subject (vehicle, person, equipment) from above.

Best for: Action sequences, showing machinery in operation, team at work on job site.

Example: Tracking shot of excavator moving earth on a construction site.

6. TOP-DOWN SHOTS

What it is: Straight-down aerial view (bird’s-eye perspective).

Best for: Showcasing patterns, layouts, facility organization, before/after comparisons.

Example: Top-down view of a landscaping design showing symmetry and layout.

Not sure which shot types you need? 

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Who Needs Drone Videography?

If you’re in one of these industries, drone video is your competitive advantage.

 

Construction Companies

Why you need it:

  • Show project scale (job sites look massive from above)
  • Document progress (weekly or monthly aerial updates)
  • Win more bids (drone footage proves professionalism)

Content ideas:

  • Aerial time-lapse of construction progress
  • Completed projects (before/after comparisons)
  • Job site safety and organization

Example project: Multi-building commercial development—aerial footage shows the entire site, phased construction, and finished result.

Manufacturing Companies

Why you need it:

  • Showcase facility scale (impress B2B clients and recruits)

  • Modernize your brand (prove you’re not a small-time operation)

  • Support recruitment (engineers want to see modern facilities)

What we capture:

  • Aerial facility tours (campus, production floors, warehouses)

  • Logistics and operations (loading docks, fleet, infrastructure)

  • Expansion projects (new buildings, renovations)

Example project: Precision manufacturing facility—aerial shot shows the scale of the operation, modern infrastructure, and organized workflow.

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS

Why you need it:

  • Show property scale and context

  • Reveal development potential (land surveys, site planning)

  • Market commercial properties (office parks, retail centers, industrial sites)

What we capture:

  • Aerial property tours (boundaries, access roads, neighboring properties)

  • Development progress (site prep, construction, completion)

  • Finished properties (aerial marketing footage)

Example project: 50-acre commercial development site—drone footage shows topography, road access, and surrounding area.

MUNICIPALITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE

Why you need it:

  • Document public works projects (roads, bridges, utilities)

  • Show community impact (parks, trails, public spaces)

  • Support grant applications (visual proof of project scope)

What we capture:

  • Infrastructure projects (road construction, bridge repairs, utilities)

  • Parks and recreation facilities (trails, playgrounds, athletic fields)

  • Public events (festivals, races, parades)

Example project: Municipal park renovation—aerial footage shows the scale of improvements and community impact.

Landscaping Companies

Why you need it:

  • Showcase transformations (aerial before/after is more impactful than ground-level photos)

  • Reveal design details (patterns, symmetry, layout)

  • Attract commercial clients (municipalities, HOAs, corporate campuses)

What we capture:

  • Completed landscape designs (show full property)

  • Seasonal changes (spring blooms, fall colors, winter snow)

  • Large-scale projects (parks, golf courses, commercial properties)

Example project: Estate landscaping with ponds, gardens, and hardscaping—drone reveals the entire design in one sweeping shot.

EVENT PRODUCTION COMPANIES

Why you need it:

  • Capture event scale (crowd size, venue layout)

  • Create highlight reels (opening shots, sweeping crowd views)

  • Market future events (show attendees what they’re missing)

What we capture:

  • Event openings and closings (dramatic aerial reveals)

  • Crowd shots (show attendance and energy)

  • Venue overviews (layout, staging, vendor areas)

Example project: Outdoor music festival—aerial footage shows the entire venue, stages, and thousands of attendees.

Don’t see your industry? We fly drones for businesses across

La Crosse and Wisconsin.

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See Our Drone Videography Work

Real projects. Real aerial footage. Real results.

Revive Periodontics

7 Rivers Tree Service

Maxwell-White Plumbing

Scapeland

Tolerance Masters

The Wedding Tree

How We Create Your Drone Video

Safe. Legal. Professional.

Step 1: Discovery Call (30-45 Minutes)

We Discuss Your Project:

– What do you want to capture?

– Where is the location?

– What’s the intended use? (Brand video, social media, marketing materials)

– What’s your timeline?

We confirm feasibility (airspace restrictions, weather, safety).

Discovery Call

 

 

FAA Clearance

 

 

Step 2: Flight Planning + FAA Clearance

Before we fly, we handle:

Airspace authorization (if near airports, restricted zones, or controlled – airspace)

Weather monitoring (wind speed, precipitation, visibility) –

Site survey (obstacles, power lines, trees, buildings) –

Flight plan (shot list, flight paths, altitude) –

All FAA compliance handled before we arrive.

Step 3: On-Site Film & Flying

We show up with:

– Professional cinema drone (DJI Mavic 3 Classic)

– Backup batteries (60-90 minutes of flight time)

– Safety equipment (spotter, first aid, communication gear)

We capture:

– Multiple takes of each shot (for editing options)

– Footage in 5K (maximum quality and flexibility)

– Safety protocols followed at all times

Typical drone shoot: 1-2 hours on-site.

 

 

 

Production Day 
Editing

 

Step 4: Post-Production (Editing + Color Grading)

We edit your footage:

Color grading – Cinematic look matching your brand –

Speed ramping – Smooth slow-motion and time-lapse effects –

Music scoring – Epic, cinematic soundtracks –

Stabilization – Removes any camera shake or jitter –

You receive:

Fully edited drone video (30-90 seconds typical)

OR raw drone footage (if you prefer to edit in-house)

Step 5: Delivery

You Recieve:

– 4K or 5K video files (MP4 or MOV format)

– Web-optimized versions (for website, social media)

– Raw footage (optional, $75/hr of filming)

 

All files delivered via secure cloud link (Dropbox or Google Drive).

Delivery
Revisions

 

Step 6: Revisions (If Needed)

If you need changes:

Adjust pacing, music, or color grading –

Add text overlays or graphics –

Re-edit specific sections –

Up to 2 rounds of revisions included in drone video projects.

 

How We Create Your Drone Video

Safe. Legal. Professional.

Discovery Call

 

 

Step 1: Discovery Call (30-45 Minutes)

We Discuss Your Project:

– What do you want to capture?

– Where is the location?

– What’s the intended use? (Brand video, social media, marketing materials)

– What’s your timeline?

We confirm feasibility (airspace restrictions, weather, safety).

FAA Clearance

 

 

Step 2: Flight Planning + FAA Clearance

Before we fly, we handle:

Airspace authorization (if near airports, restricted zones, or controlled – airspace)

Weather monitoring (wind speed, precipitation, visibility) –

Site survey (obstacles, power lines, trees, buildings) –

Flight plan (shot list, flight paths, altitude) –

All FAA compliance handled before we arrive.

Production Day

Step 3: On-Site Film & Flying

We show up with:

– Professional cinema drone (DJI Mavic 3 Classic)

– Backup batteries (60-90 minutes of flight time)

– Safety equipment (spotter, first aid, communication gear)

We capture:

– Multiple takes of each shot (for editing options)

– Footage in 5K (maximum quality and flexibility)

– Safety protocols followed at all times

Typical drone shoot: 1-2 hours on-site.

Editing

 

Step 4: Post-Production (Editing + Color Grading)

We edit your footage:

Color grading – Cinematic look matching your brand –

Speed ramping – Smooth slow-motion and time-lapse effects –

Music scoring – Epic, cinematic soundtracks –

Stabilization – Removes any camera shake or jitter –

You receive:

Fully edited drone video (30-90 seconds typical)

OR raw drone footage (if you prefer to edit in-house)

Delivery

Step 5: Delivery

You Recieve:

– 4K or 5K video files (MP4 or MOV format)

– Web-optimized versions (for website, social media)

– Raw footage (optional, $75/hr of filming)

 

All files delivered via secure cloud link (Dropbox or Google Drive).

Revisions

 

Step 6: Revisions (If Needed)

If you need changes:

Adjust pacing, music, or color grading –

Add text overlays or graphics –

Re-edit specific sections –

Up to 2 rounds of revisions included in drone video projects.

 

Ready to start your project?  Schedule a Discovery Meeting today →

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Transparent Pricing for Drone Videography

Every project is custom, but here’s what to expect.
Drone videography pricing depends on project complexity, location, and deliverables. Most La Crosse businesses invest $500-$2,500 for drone video. Here’s how pricing breaks down:

Deliverable

Price

What’s Included
Drone Footage (Hourly Rate) $250/hr Profesional drone, FAA clearance, on-site filming raw footage.
Edited Drone Footage (30-60 Sec.) $250-500 Fully edited with music, color grading, delivery.
Edited Drone Footage (60-90 Sec.) $500-$750 Longer format, more complex editing.
Raw Drone Footage $75/hr Unedited aerial clips for your in-house team.
Travel (Outside 60-mile Radius $0.70/mile Round-trip milage for projects beyond La Crosse area.

Service
Drone Footage (Hourly Rate)

$250/hr

Professional drone, FAA clearance, on-site filming, raw footage
Edited Drone Video (30-60 sec)

$250-$500

Fully edited with music, color grading, delivery
Edited Drone Video (60-90 sec)

$500-$750

Longer format, more complex editing
Raw Drone Footage

$75/hr

Unedited aerial clips for your in-house team
Multi-Day Projects

Custom

Construction progress, time-lapse, ongoing documentation
Travel (Outside 60-Mile Radius)

$0.70/mile

Round-trip mileage for projects beyond La Crosse area

 

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Safety & Legal Compliance

We don’t cut corners. Here’s how we operate safely and legally.

 

FAA PART 107 CERTIFIED

All Blue Tie Productions drone operators hold:

  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

  • Current TSA background check clearance

  • Recurrent training (every 24 months per FAA regulations)

What this means: We’re legally authorized to fly drones commercially. We understand airspace regulations, flight restrictions, and safety protocols.

WE'RE FULLY INSURED

We carry:

  • $1M+ general liability insurance

  • $1M+ drone-specific coverage (hull damage, third-party liability)

What this means: If something goes wrong (equipment failure, property damage, injury), you’re protected. Our insurance covers incidents related to drone operations.

PRE-FLIGHT PROTOCOLS

Before every flight, we:

  • Check weather conditions (wind, precipitation, visibility)

  • Survey airspace (airports, restricted zones, temporary flight restrictions)

  • Inspect equipment (batteries, propellers, cameras, GPS)

  • Brief on-site personnel (safety zones, communication protocols)

What this means: We don’t show up and “wing it.” Every flight is planned, authorized, and executed with safety as the top priority.

Work with FAA-certified professionals.

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READY TO SHOW YOUR BUSINESS FROM ABOVE?

Drone videography isn’t just cool footage—it’s how La Crosse businesses in construction, landscaping, manufacturing, and real estate prove scale, professionalism, and quality.

We’re FAA Part 107 certified, fully insured, and equipped with professional cinema drones. Whether you need a one-time aerial shoot or ongoing documentation, we deliver broadcast-quality footage that elevates your brand.

If you’re ready to see your business from a new perspective, let’s talk.

All discovery calls are free, no-obligation, and pressure-free. Let’s discuss your project and see if drone video makes sense for your business.