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Rocky Mountain Photography provides construction aerial photography in Denver for contractors, owners, developers, and lenders. Our Part 107-certified pilots fly recurring progress missions from consistent positions, with airspace authorization checked before every flight, and deliver dated oblique photos, top-down images, video clips, and optional orthomosaics for reports, meetings, and marketing.
Construction aerial photography shows what nobody on the ground can see at once: the whole site. From above, an owner can check excavation, utility trenches, foundation progress, laydown areas, crane positions, and how the building relates to roads and neighbors. Taken from the same positions every visit, those images become a clear timeline of the project that anyone can understand at a glance.
Rocky Mountain Photography, founded in Denver in 2016 by brothers Jeff and Nick Perry, flies construction sites across the metro and Colorado. Our pilots are Part 107-certified and insured, and they are used to active jobs with cranes, equipment, and crews. Before every flight, they check airspace authorization, which is needed for many sites near Denver International, Centennial, and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan airports.
The value of progress aerials comes from repeatability. On the first visit, we set a standard set of shots, often an oblique view from each corner of the site at a fixed height, a straight-down view of the whole site, and a few detail shots of active areas. We log coordinates, heights, and headings, and every later visit matches them, so stakeholders can flip between months and see change instantly. Additional shots capture milestones such as mass excavation, foundations, steel or tilt-up panels, roof completion, and site paving. When the project needs measurable data, the same visit can include a mapping grid for an orthomosaic. Pilots coordinate with the superintendent on timing, avoid flying over workers, and plan around tower cranes, often staying clear of active picks entirely.
Each visit produces edited, dated JPEGs in an online gallery, labeled by position and date. Web-ready versions slot into owner reports, lender draw packages, and newsletters, while full-resolution files support print and large-screen presentations. Short video clips add motion for meetings and social media, and orthomosaics delivered as GeoTIFFs and web tiles let engineers overlay plans, review logistics, and track earthwork. Owners and lenders use aerials to confirm progress before releasing payments. Project managers use them in OAC meetings and schedule reviews. Marketing teams pull favorites for social posts and proposals. At the end of the project, the full set can be edited into a progress film or combined with timelapse footage. Imagery hosting is included with drone packages, so the archive stays easy to share.
Most projects fly monthly, with extra flights for milestones. Large or fast-moving sites may fly every two weeks. We set the schedule at the start and put visits on the calendar so your team does not have to rebook. Weather is the main variable. Wind and precipitation can postpone a flight, and we reschedule within a few days to keep intervals consistent. Snow-covered sites can still be documented, though some detail may be hidden. Pilots carry certificates of insurance and complete site orientations where required. For very large sites, corridors, or high-altitude context views, fixed-wing construction photography may complement drone flights. For tilt-up projects, see tilt-up drone video, and for ground-level coverage, see progress documentation packages. We keep the same positions on every flight.
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Our process begins with a detailed understanding of your project, followed by the assignment of a dedicated project manager. We then determine the ideal package to meet and exceed your media needs.
Once your project needs are understood, our team schedules and captures your photography, video, or drone media professionally from ground and sky, making sure to include all client specifications and instructions.
Upon completion, we meticulously edit and upload the media for your review, providing any necessary updates or revisions before sending the final high-resolution deliverables to you on time and on budget.
Monthly flights are the most common, with extra flights at milestones such as excavation, foundations, and topping out. Fast-moving or large sites may fly every two weeks. Consistent intervals make progress easy to compare over the life of the project.
Yes, with coordination. Pilots work with the superintendent, avoid flying over workers, and plan around tower cranes. Part 107 rules and site safety requirements guide every flight, and we check airspace authorization before flying in Denver.
Yes. A mapping grid can be added to any progress visit, producing an orthomosaic and elevation data for engineers and project managers. Photos and maps from the same visit share a date, which simplifies reporting.
Through an online gallery organized by date and position, with web-ready and full-resolution files. Imagery hosting is included with drone packages. Next-day delivery is available on many photo shoots, which keeps monthly reports on schedule.
With planning. We coordinate with the site lead and crane operator, avoid active picks, and keep safe distances from the crane and load. Some angles may be adjusted to stay clear of crane operations. Safety always takes priority over the shot.
Request a quote with the project address, start and end dates, and the reporting cadence you need. We will set standard positions, schedule recurring flights, and coordinate site requirements with your team. Certificates of insurance are ready on request.