Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. RFD specializes in recurring aerial documentation for construction projects throughout Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Palm Beach County. We provide scheduled flights (weekly, monthly, or milestone-based) with presentation-ready video delivered same-day. Construction directors hire us for reliable progress tracking, bank draw verification, and stakeholder communications.

We show up reliably (others ghost), deliver presentation-ready video (not raw files requiring editing), and fly repeatable flight paths for month-over-month comparison. Our system was developed through four years and hundreds of infrastructure flights. Construction directors get proven protocols, not someone learning on their site.

• Recurring Progress Documentation (weekly/monthly scheduled flights)
• Bank Draw Verification (framed for milestone completion)
• Stakeholder Communication Videos (presentation-ready, color-graded)
• 2D Site Mapping (orthomosaics for plan comparison)
• As-Built Documentation Pre-Construction Condition Surveys

We walk your site to understand changes, program repeatable flight paths, capture wide shots and detail passes, then deliver color-graded 4K video within 48 hours. Construction directors use it in project meetings while sales teams share it with investors—no additional editing required.

Yes. We’ve provided 18 months of continuous weekly documentation for Pier 66’s Fort Lauderdale redevelopment and currently document AutoNation’s South Florida buildouts. We operate on proven protocols refined through hundreds of multi-state infrastructure flights.

Both. We offer one-time documentation for specific milestones and recurring packages (weekly, monthly, quarterly) for full project lifecycle tracking. Most construction directors choose recurring services to maintain comparable visual records.

RFD is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale and primarily serves construction projects throughout Broward County (Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach), Miami-Dade County (Miami, Aventura, Doral), and Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach). Extended service available throughout Florida and multi-state projects by arrangement.

We can typically schedule initial flights within 3-5 business days. For urgent needs or emergency documentation, contact us for expedited scheduling. Recurring clients get priority scheduling.

Yes. We provide rapid deployment for emergency documentation needs including post-incident assessment, insurance claims, and critical milestone verification.

Pricing varies based on project size, frequency, and deliverables. We offer transparent quotes for one-time flights and discounted rates for recurring documentation packages. Contact us for a customized proposal based on your construction project needs.

Every delivery includes: color-graded 4K video, professional editing with titles, licensed background music, your company logo, and cloud-based file sharing. Video is formatted for immediate forwarding to stakeholders—no additional editing required.

Yes. Operations are subject to weather conditions (rain, high winds >25mph, visibility issues). We offer free rescheduling for weather delays and proactive communication about conditions affecting your scheduled flight.

Yes. All RFD pilots are FAA Part 107 certified, fully insured (General Liability + Aviation Coverage), and experienced in complex construction environments including active sites, high-interference areas, and coordination with work crews.

Yes. We maintain NDAA-compliant hardware for government and critical infrastructure projects. All construction clients benefit from our security-focused protocols developed through utility sector work.

When flying drones in construction settings, we operate professional-grade drones including DJI Inspire 2 with X5 RAW sensor for high-fidelity 4K video or NDAA approved gear as needed. All flights use repeatable waypoint navigation for consistent month-over-month documentation.