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Aerial photography and drone documentation for buildings, master plans, development sites, and large-scale infrastructure. Operated under full permits across the UAE and KSA. Precision-planned to capture scale, context, and the relationship between architecture and landscape that no ground-level lens can achieve.

Who This Is For

Developers and master planners who need the full scope of a project communicated — site context, phase completion, scale relative to surroundings. Architects whose buildings require aerial perspective to read correctly. Government and institutional clients documenting infrastructure and cultural projects at a national scale.

Past clients include KAFD, RCU, NEOM, and Aldar Properties. Projects have ranged from individual residential plots to multi-kilometre master plan documentation.

Permits and Operations

All aerial work in the UAE is operated in full compliance with GCAA regulations. Permits are obtained and managed as part of the commission — no additional administrative burden on the client. KSA operations are similarly managed under the relevant GACA framework.

For sensitive sites — government buildings, restricted zones, proximity to airports — the permit process begins at least two weeks before the shoot. This timeline is factored into the project schedule from the first conversation.

What Is Included
Permit Management
Full permit acquisition and compliance handled. GCAA in UAE, GACA in KSA. No administrative work required from the client.
Flight Planning
Routes planned before every shoot. Optimal altitude, angle, and time of day determined for the specific building and site.
High-Resolution Stills
Medium to large format aerial stills. Suitable for print, publication, billboard, and presentation use.
Aerial Video
4K aerial footage available as an add-on to any aerial still commission. Ideal for marketing films and site documentation.
Full Retouching
Processed to the same standard as ground-level work. Sky replacement available where conditions require it.
Delivery Formats
Full-resolution files and web-optimised versions. Organised by angle and delivered via private gallery.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does permit approval take in the UAE?
Standard GCAA permits take three to five business days for straightforward locations. Restricted zones or proximity to airports can take up to two weeks. The permit process is started as soon as the shoot is confirmed — no additional action required from the client.
Can aerial and ground photography be combined in one commission?
Yes, and for most architectural projects this is the recommended approach. Ground and aerial perspectives together give a complete picture of the building. Combined commissions are priced as a package rather than two separate day rates.
What happens if weather prevents the aerial shoot?
High winds, precipitation, and poor visibility can ground a shoot. A contingency date is always built into the schedule for aerial commissions. If the rescheduled date also fails due to weather, the aerial portion is rescheduled at no additional cost.
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