Aerial Photography Services LLC.

Frequently asked questions:

What is Aerial Photography Services' range of operation?
Typically within VA, MD, PA, NC, and WV. More distant sites are considered on a case by case basis.

How do the results compare with traditional aircraft/bucket truck services?
The robotic helicopter operates from zero to approx. 500 feet up; a range that is most useful to represent a property favorably. The bucket truck services generally fall below that, and the airplane based services generally are limited above that.

How soon after a photo session does a customer receive photos? 
A temporary website is set up for the client to download pictures by the evening of the photo shoot.  I mail the CD within one day.

What is the nature of the copyrights on photos? 
Unless a specific contract is written; photos are copyrighted (property of APS LLC.)  I allow customers to print their own photos off of the provided CD, and to distribute the photos for marketing purposes via print or website.  Special requirements take special contracts.

How large of a lot can be framed in a picture taken by this robotic helicopter? 
Since the helicopter operates from ground level up to 500 feet up, so in very approximate terms photos can be taken of up to 100 acres of land with a good downward angle.  If higher altitude photography is needed APS can make the arrangements.

What do sessions cost?
This varies widely due to driving distance. The APS process is in many cases more affordable than using a fullscale aircraft; that being said the main reason to use APS is to get a better point of view and quality than you may be accustomed to.

What are the available photo editing/modification services? 
A full range of editing is available: unwanted objects may be removed, grass can be made more appealing, and skies can be replaced. 

How long has APS been in business?
Development of the concept and unmanned helicopter systems began as a business project by Eric Fernandez in late 2003, an operational system has been in service since 2004.

Contact info:

Owner-operator: Eric Fernandez
Waynesboro, VA
(540) 649-4023
E-mail: Eric@aerialphotographyservices.com