Our Pilots and Photographers

Our drone pilots are all FAA Licensed Commercial Remote Airmen.  FAA Licenses are available upon request. The following FAA website explains the laws and statutes that we, as Commercial Remote Pilots, must adhere to during the process of carrying out our shoots. 

https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/

Our pilots and photographers are fully insured.

 Due to current fuel prices, shoots requiring travel over 50 miles from Greenbrier, TN will include an additional fuel surcharge of $.75/mile. Shoots located over 100 miles will include a fuel surcharge of $.75/mile and provide suitable hotel lodging in addition to standard pricing seen above. Tennessee charges sales tax on any tangible product created in the state. Therefore, Tennessee  State and County Sales Tax (9.75%) will be added to the final cost of each project delivered. 

Tennessee weather can be unpredictable at times and we understand. In most cases we can shoot around it. Through digital enhancement in the editing phase, users would never know that the weather was undesirable during the shoot. If a shoot is to be cancelled for weather, it shall be cancelled the morning of.  Alternatively, cloudy skies are a photographers friend. On cloudy days, the sun does not cast harsh shadows on any side of the property, making the final product that much better after the editing process. Rain and snow, however, present a new set of challenges.  If the home does not have floor to ceiling windows , we recommend that the shoot proceed even during rain. In this case, we can shoot the interior of the home, and it will appear pleasant outside.  We will usually get a break in the weather while shooting to take the exterior photos as well. This gives a great, fresh look to the property.  In the event the rain is heavy and persistent, we will return, for free, to shoot the exterior as soon as the weather clears.

Upon payment in full, Sparrow Media Services grants permission to the client to use our materials for the purpose of marketing the specific property/highlighted business and self promotion. Social media posts (photos/videos or parts thereof) of our work are permitted by the client, provided that payment has been made in full. Ownership of all material created by Sparrow Media Services is reserved unless otherwise requested and granted in writing as well as payment for licensed use or purchase of said creative material. Prior to payment of an additional licensing fee or purchase of footage ownership, no licensure or permission is granted in any manner.