The best way to prepare is to have the course set up how you would like at the scheduled time.  This will allow us to get in and out with the least inconvenience to you or your golfers.

Suggestions to prepare:

• Mow the day prior for beautiful fairways
• Book to shoot between 10am-2pm
• Inform golfers there will be a drone present 
• Have a golf cart available for drone photographer and if needed, a staff member available to escort around course

It depends on services included in your package and any add-on’s.  Here are some rough estimates:

• Caddy Package: 2 Hours
• Starter Package: 4 Hours
• Player Package: 6 Hours
• Pro Package: 8 Hours

We do our best to look at the weather forecast tools that we have available as your scheduled date approaches.   It is really important that we have good weather and more importantly good lighting in order to capture the best images possible.  Time of day matters and may determine what time of day to schedule you for.  If it appears that the weather will not be conducive to obtaining drone images on the day you book, we may reschedule.  

• Caddy Package: 3 Days
• Starter Package: 5 Days
• Player Package: 10 Days
• Pro Package: 14 Days

If you need expedited service, please let us know at the time of booking. (*Additional fee may apply)

Post-editing of photos includes processing through Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to bring out colors, enhance the color of the sky, minimize shadows, and fix minor blemishes.  Please let us know what sort of medium your images will be used for so we can format images appropriately.

Images will be shared via Dropbox link.

The short answer, yes!  As licensed drone pilots, we are allowed to fly legally in controlled airspace, we just need to ask permission first.  Sometimes the height we can go up to is limited, so we may not be able to go as high.   If the location you desire drone imagery of is within a mile or so of an airport, it may be in a no-fly zone.  We can request permission from the FAA to conduct drone operations, however sometimes it may take up to two weeks to get approved.  Just give us a heads up, and we will apply for the authorization as soon as possible to accommodate your request.

Visual Approach Imaging remains the sole owner of all photographs produced.

The Client is granted a usage license and is permitted to reproduce, publicly display, and distribute the photographs for the purpose of promoting the subject being photographed. Visual Approach Imaging is permitted to use any photographs, videos, or virtual tours taken, with the sole purpose of promoting its own business. Visual Approach Imaging will not sell the photos/video provided to Client to other parties or stock photography channels.

A license is required to operate a drone for commercial purposes.  There are Federal Aviation Administration laws that all drone operators must follow. 

An unlicensed drone operator may operate a drone for recreational purposes only and may result in a fine from the FAA if operations are for considered to be for commercial purposes.  

All of our pilots and drones are FAA licensed and received regular training as drone laws continue to evolve.  Using a licensed drone photographer will ensure all laws are being followed and the safety standards of operating a drone are upheld.

Visual Approach Imaging is located in St. Charles, Illinois.  For drone services further than 1 hour driving time, an additional mileage fee may apply.

Feel free to reach out to us by Requesting a Drone or calling us at 630-909-9560.