Lift Off Aerial ServicesDrone pilot in Reisterstown, MD

Drone photography, video and roof inspections in Reisterstown and the Baltimore area

Sell listings faster, inspect a roof without a ladder, or track a job site from above. Every flight is planned and flown by an FAA-licensed pilot with more than 20 years behind the camera.

Request a free quote Call (443) 744-5144
  • FAA Part 107 certified
  • 20+ years of photography
  • Locally owned in Reisterstown
Map of the service area centered on Reisterstown, Maryland, reaching Westminster, Hampstead, Eldersburg, Owings Mills, Pikesville, Towson and Baltimore Westminster Hampstead Finksburg Eldersburg Owings Mills Randallstown Pikesville Cockeysville Towson Baltimore Reisterstown
Based in Reisterstown, flying across Baltimore and Carroll County. Not sure if you're in range? Just ask.

Drone services

High-definition aerial photos, video and measurements, delivered as finished files you can use right away.

  • Real estate photography and video

    Aerial photos and video that show the whole property: the lot lines, the neighborhood, the water, the parking. Buyers see the location before they ever visit.

    Great forRealtors, homeowners, restaurants and commercial listings

  • Roof and gutter inspections

    Close-up aerial images of shingles, flashing and gutters, so damage can be spotted without anyone climbing onto the roof.

    Great forHomeowners, condo associations, roofers and insurance claims

  • Solar panel inspections

    A clear look at every panel and its mounting to catch damage, debris and problem areas across the array.

    Great forSolar owners and installers

  • Roof measurements and 2D mapping

    Measured aerial maps with surface areas and dimensions, including roof shingle area, for faster, more accurate estimates.

    Great forRoofers, contractors and estimators

  • 3D models and site progress

    3D photogrammetry models built from high-definition aerial images, plus repeat flights to document a job site as it changes.

    Great forBuilders, developers and project managers

  • Events and location scouting

    Aerial photo and video for events, promotions and scouting a location before a shoot or project.

    Great forBusinesses, organizers and filmmakers

Roof inspections without the ladder.Close-up aerial images show shingles, flashing and gutters, and no one has to climb up.

Recent work

A few examples of what a flight with Lift Off Aerial Services delivers.

Drone photo of a waterfront restaurant with a red roof, its boat slips and large parking lot, with canal-front homes and the bay behind
Real estate: a waterfront restaurant's prime location, boat docking and parking, in one shot.
Overhead 2D drone map of a roof with one section measured at about 26 feet long and 314 square feet
2D roof map: about 26 ft long and 314 sq ft, measured from the air.
3D photogrammetry model of a house built from drone images, with one roof plane outlined and measured
3D model built from drone images, with a roof plane measured right on it.
Drone view along a condominium roof showing the shingles and gutter line from above
Condominium roof and gutter inspection.
Close-up drone view of a columned stone facade with 1898 carved into its peak
1898 stonework up close, no scaffolding needed.
Drone photo of a three-story condominium and its parking lot, with the bay visible behind the neighborhood
Condominium and its short walk to the bay.
Drone photo of a historic columned building with an American flag in front and its grounds stretching behind
Historic buildings and grounds, captured from above.
Drone view over snow-covered farm fields, woods and rolling hills under a clear blue sky
Winter farmland and open fields, ready for land listings.
Drone view looking down a shingled roof edge and gutter above a deck with blue chairs
Gutters checked from above, no ladder needed.
Drone photo of a country estate surrounded by woods, farm fields and rolling hills
Country estates and acreage, shown in full for listings.
Drone view along a roof edge showing shingles, a low-slope roof section and its flashing
Low-slope roof section and flashing, inspected up close.
Straight-down drone view of a stream winding through snow-covered woods
A stream winding through snowy woods, seen straight down.

How booking works

  1. Tell us about the job

    Call, text or send the quote form with the address and what you need.

  2. Get a clear quote

    You'll know the price and what's included before anything is scheduled.

  3. We plan and fly

    Airspace, weather and safety are checked first, then the flight happens on the scheduled day.

  4. Receive your files

    Edited photos, video, maps or measurements are delivered digitally, ready to use.

See the whole property at once.Lot lines, neighbors, water and roads, the view buyers want before they visit.

Meet your pilot

Lift Off Aerial Services is run by Jonathan Davidson, a Reisterstown local with more than 20 years of photography experience. A passion for photography and technology turned into aerial work, and Jonathan earned his FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate to fly professionally for homeowners and businesses.

The goal is simple: get your inspection done sooner, help your listing sell faster, and give you a view of your property or project you can't get from the ground.

Areas we serve

Based in Reisterstown and serving homes and businesses across Baltimore County, Carroll County and Baltimore City, including:

  • Reisterstown
  • Owings Mills
  • Glyndon
  • Pikesville
  • Randallstown
  • Westminster
  • Hampstead
  • Finksburg
  • Eldersburg
  • Cockeysville
  • Towson
  • Baltimore

Common questions

Are you licensed to fly drones commercially?

Yes. Every flight is flown by Jonathan Davidson, who holds an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, the license the FAA requires for paid drone work.

Can you fly near airports or in controlled airspace?

Often, yes. Before every job the airspace is checked, and where it is required, FAA authorization is requested before the flight is scheduled.

How much does a drone shoot or inspection cost?

Every job is quoted up front based on the property, the deliverables and travel. Call or send a quote request with the address and what you need.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Drones can't fly safely in rain or high wind, so the flight is rescheduled to the next good-weather day at no extra charge.

Do I need to be there for a roof inspection?

Usually not. Nobody needs to climb a ladder or go on the roof. You just need to give permission to fly over the property.

Baltimore and surrounding counties.Based in Reisterstown and flying wherever your property or project is.

Get a free quote

The fastest way is a call or text. Tell us the address and what you need, and you'll get a straightforward price.

(443) 744-5144

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