Common Questions

Clearing the air before we take flight.

  • No. Porche Aerial does not sell or service drones. We are a professional drone services company that provides aerial data capture, inspections, and media production using our own fleet and equipment.

  • Yes. All Porche Aerial pilots are FAA Part 107 certified, and we carry full liability insurance for every mission we fly.

  • No. For safety, regulatory, and liability reasons, only certified Porche Aerial pilots are authorized to operate our equipment.

  • We provide both. Depending on your project needs, we can deliver raw imagery, orthomosaics, 3D models, point clouds, or fully edited videos and reports.

  • Our typical service area covers the Gulf Coast region from Port Arthur, Texas to Port Fourchon, Louisiana. We also accept projects outside this range on a case-by-case basis depending on scope and logistics.

  • Not in the traditional sense. Our time-lapse systems are not designed to function like security cameras. Security systems rely on constant power and network access, which limits their use in remote or long-term environments.


    Porche Aerial's time-lapse units were built from the ground up to solve this problem. They are solar powered, cellular based, and fully self-contained, making them ideal for long-term documentation in extreme or off-grid conditions. Images are captured continuously at a high frequency and uploaded every 2 to 3 hours for consistent progress tracking.

  • Porche Aerial is not a licensed surveying firm. While our deliverables are highly accurate and georeferenced, they are not considered survey-grade unless used in conjunction with data from a licensed surveyor.

  • You will receive a secure online portal or download link where you can view, manage, or download all project data, images, videos, and reports.

  • Yes, if authorized. Many areas require prior approval from Air Traffic Control before we can fly. We handle all necessary airspace checks and authorization requests before providing a final quote or scheduling the job.

  • Even brief missions require time for travel, gear setup, airspace checks, on-site safety protocols, and post-processing. Because of this, we apply a one-hour minimum to all services. That said, we’re flexible and happy to work with any budget or scope.

  • Yes — we can task satellites to capture brand-new images from anywhere on Earth, often within just a few days. While we don’t own the satellites ourselves, we work directly with global satellite providers through a trusted partner platform to deliver authentic, up-to-date imagery straight from orbit.