Frequently Asked Questions

RFD (Raul’s Flying Drones) is a professional drone services company.

RFD is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and serves the greater South Florida region, including Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.

RFD’s primary focus is on government and private sector clients in critical infrastructure, including utilities, transportation, and construction. We also have extensive experience in real estate and marine services.

RFD’s core services are Infrastructure Services (for bridges, utilities), Emergency Response (post-disaster assessment), construction documentation, and compliance monitoring.

Yes. RFD provides 4K documentation flights for construction to track progress against plans, verify contractor work, and keep stakeholders aligned. Services include site planning, progress monitoring, and as-built documentation.

Yes. RFD has field-proven experience documenting utility infrastructure for major providers like Ubicquia Inc., including operations in live electrical environments.

RFD offers rapid, 24/7 emergency deployment for post-disaster infrastructure assessment, providing real-time damage mapping and data transmission to incident command centers.

4K video recording is the standard for all RFD’s aerial services, ensuring high-fidelity data for documentation and inspection. Inquire with us for 8K.

Yes, all RFD pilots are FAA Part 107 certified, which is the federal requirement for commercial drone operations in the United States.

RFD is positioned for government work through its focus on FAA compliance, documented safety protocols, multi-state operational experience, and capabilities for government-grade documentation with encrypted data transmission.

Yes, RFD has direct experience providing multi-state drone documentation for Ubicquia Inc., a major utility and smart city infrastructure provider that works with government and municipal clients.

RFD pursues and obtains the necessary FAA waivers for specialized operations required for critical infrastructure inspection, including nocturnal (night) flights and operations over people.

RFD’s primary service area is Broward county with Miami-Dade and Palm Beach services available and will be quoted upon request.

Yes. RFD has proven multi-state operational experience in locations including California, Florida, and Maine. For projects beyond a 60-mile radius from Fort Lauderdale, extended travel can be arranged.

RFD offers Full Day and Multi-Day Deployment packages for projects requiring extended time on-site. Projects that go beyond 2 hours are automatically upgraded to the Full Day rate to provide maximum value.

Operations are subject to weather conditions. RFD offers free rescheduling for any delays caused by rain, high winds (>25mph), or other visibility issues.

RFD operates a fleet of high-performance professional drones, including the DJI Inspire 2 with Zenmuse X3, and X5 cameras, DJI Mavic 2, Air 2, and Avata for FPV operations.

To achieve survey-grade, centimeter-level accuracy, RFD can utilize RTK/PPK-enabled drones that correct GPS signals against a fixed ground station.

Yes. RFD offers a “Cinematic Production” premium service using the DJI Inspire 2 and Zenmuse X5 camera. This leverages an award-winning background in 3D modeling and video production to create compelling visual narratives.