What commercial drone videography actually involves
A good aerial video looks effortless: one smooth move that reveals a property, a campus or a job site and the place around it. Getting there takes planning, airspace work and an edit built for the way the footage will be used.
Here is how a commercial drone videography project comes together at Sky View Pros, from the first call to the final file, and what to have ready so your New Jersey shoot goes right the first time.
Six steps from first call to final cut
Every project is different, but the path is the same. This is the process we follow on commercial video work across New Jersey, whether the subject is a development site, a school campus or an active construction project.
1. Define the goal
Who will watch it, and where? A leasing video, an investor update and a social clip need different lengths, pacing and shots. We start by agreeing on the audience, the run time and the features the footage has to show.
2. Check the airspace
Much of North Jersey sits in controlled airspace around Newark, Teterboro and Morristown, and parts of South Jersey sit near Philadelphia and Atlantic City. We confirm the airspace for your address and secure FAA authorization before flight day.
3. Plan the shots
We map out the moves before we arrive: reveals, orbits, flyovers and tracking passes, timed to the best light. On larger sites we plan the flight path around buildings, cranes and active work areas.
4. Fly the session
On the day, we work around your operations and the people on site. One session captures the material for the main video, and aerial stills can be taken in the same visit.
5. Edit the story
The footage is cut to music and finished with your logo and on-screen text, so the video tells a clear story from the opening shot to the closing frame.
6. Deliver for every screen
You receive the final video ready for your website, listing pages, presentations and social channels.
Where commercial aerial video earns its keep
Commercial drone videography works anywhere scale and setting matter. Developers use it to sell a site before it’s built, like the Camden riverfront development film at the top of this page. Schools use it to show families their grounds; the video above is one of two campus films we produced for Golda Och Academy in West Orange.
Brokers use aerial video to market commercial real estate, and builders use it to document construction progress for owners and lenders. You can see more of our work in the aerial video portfolio.
What you can expect from us
- FAA Part 107 licensed and fully insured
- FAA airspace authorizations handled for you
- Shoots planned around your site, schedule and light
- Professional editing with music, logo and on-screen text
- Aerial stills available in the same session
- Coverage across all of New Jersey, from Bergen County to Cape May
Frequently asked questions
How long is a typical commercial drone video?
Most of our commercial edits run about a minute and a half. Full marketing pieces for larger properties can run longer, and short cut-downs work well for social media.
Do you need FAA approval to film with a drone in New Jersey?
Commercial drone work requires an FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate, and flights in controlled airspace need FAA authorization first. We handle both. Our guide to where you can fly a drone in New Jersey explains the airspace.
Do you offer drone videography in South Jersey?
Yes. We fly throughout South Jersey, including Camden County and its neighboring counties, as well as the Jersey Shore.
Can you capture aerial photos during the video shoot?
Yes. Aerial stills and video can be captured in the same session, so one booking covers both.
Book commercial drone videography in New Jersey
Sky View Pros has been flying New Jersey since 2012, producing aerial videography for developers, brokers, schools and businesses across the state. Tell us about the property or project and how the video will be used, and we’ll recommend the shots, the length and the timing.
