Bozeman & Gallatin County Drone Photo and Video Services
Licensed. Cinematic. Built for Montana.
Some shots don't work from the ground. Scale, terrain, movement, the way a mountain range fills a frame from 400 feet — those things only happen from above.
I'm Jason Thompson, an FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot and commercial photographer based in Bozeman, Montana. I've been shooting outdoor and commercial work for 15 years. The drone is one more tool in that kit — and it changes what's possible for brands, tourism companies, and commercial clients who need imagery that actually captures the size and character of this place.
Bozeman & Gallatin County Drone Photo and Video Services
Licensed. Cinematic. Built for Montana.
Some shots don't work from the ground. Scale, terrain, movement, the way a mountain range fills a frame from 400 feet — those things only happen from above.
I'm Jason Thompson, an FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot and commercial photographer based in Bozeman, Montana. I've been shooting outdoor and commercial work for 15 years. The drone is one more tool in that kit — and it changes what's possible for brands, tourism companies, and commercial clients who need imagery that actually captures the size and character of this place.
Who Uses Aerial Services
Two different kinds of clients hire me for drone work, and they need different things. Here's how to find yours:
Who Uses Aerial Services
Two different kinds of clients hire me for drone work, and they need different things. Here's how to find yours:
Outdoor Brands, Tourism & Marketing
You need cinematic footage or stills that make audiences feel the scale of an experience — a trail run through open terrain, a mountain descent, a resort from above, a lake at golden hour. The goal is emotional impact. You need someone who understands both the camera and the story.
– Outdoor lifestyle and adventure campaigns
– Tourism board and destination marketing
– Resort and hospitality content
– Brand launch and seasonal campaign footage
– Social media and paid ad creative
– Behind-the-scenes and event coverage from above
Outdoor Brands, Tourism & Marketing
You need cinematic footage or stills that make audiences feel the scale of an experience — a trail run through open terrain, a mountain descent, a resort from above, a lake at golden hour. The goal is emotional impact. You need someone who understands both the camera and the story.
– Outdoor lifestyle and adventure campaigns
– Tourism board and destination marketing
– Resort and hospitality content
– Brand launch and seasonal campaign footage
– Social media and paid ad creative
– Behind-the-scenes and event coverage from above
Commercial, Property & Documentation
You need accurate, fast aerial documentation — roof conditions, construction progress, roofing companies, site overviews, pre-listing real estate visuals, or property management records. The goal is clear data and deliverables you can actually use, turned around quickly.
– Roof inspections and insurance documentation
– Construction progress reports
– Pre-listing real estate photography
– Commercial property and facility overviews
– Self-storage, RV parks, and HOA documentation
– Ranch and agricultural land surveys
– Infrastructure and site mapping
- Roof cleaning
Commercial, Property & Documentation
You need accurate, fast aerial documentation — roof conditions, construction progress, roofing companies, site overviews, pre-listing real estate visuals, or property management records. The goal is clear data and deliverables you can actually use, turned around quickly.
– Roof inspections and insurance documentation
– Construction progress reports
– Pre-listing real estate photography
– Commercial property and facility overviews
– Self-storage, RV parks, and HOA documentation
– Ranch and agricultural land surveys
– Infrastructure and site mapping
- Roof cleaning
Roofing Documentation.
Marketing Solutions.
Construction Site Progress Reports.
Public Infrastructure Security Documentation.
Pre-listing Real Sstate Visuals.
Commercial and Residential Conditions Report.
Aerial Image Report.
Property Management or HOA Projects.
Roofing Documentation.
Marketing Solutions.
Construction Site Progress Reports.
Public Infrastructure Security Documentation.
Pre-listing Real Sstate Visuals.
Commercial and Residential Conditions Report.
Aerial Image Report.
Property Management or HOA Projects.
What to Expect
1. Tell me what you need — Share the project — location, dates, what you're trying to capture or document, and how the footage will be used. Brand work and commercial documentation have different requirements, and knowing upfront helps me plan the right flight.
2. I handle the planning — Airspace checks, weather windows, site scouting, flight path planning, and any required authorizations. Montana conditions — wind, light, altitude — all get factored in before we fly.
3. We fly — For brand and outdoor shoots, I work the way I shoot on the ground — methodically, efficiently, and with a clear shot list so nothing gets missed. For commercial documentation, you get systematic coverage with consistent altitude and overlap for accurate records.
4. You get the files — Edited, color-corrected photo and video assets delivered in the formats you need. Commercial documentation projects include a written report alongside the imagery. Most projects are turned around within 24–48 hours.
What to Expect
1. Tell me what you need — Share the project — location, dates, what you're trying to capture or document, and how the footage will be used. Brand work and commercial documentation have different requirements, and knowing upfront helps me plan the right flight.
2. I handle the planning — Airspace checks, weather windows, site scouting, flight path planning, and any required authorizations. Montana conditions — wind, light, altitude — all get factored in before we fly.
3. We fly — For brand and outdoor shoots, I work the way I shoot on the ground — methodically, efficiently, and with a clear shot list so nothing gets missed. For commercial documentation, you get systematic coverage with consistent altitude and overlap for accurate records.
4. You get the files — Edited, color-corrected photo and video assets delivered in the formats you need. Commercial documentation projects include a written report alongside the imagery. Most projects are turned around within 24–48 hours.
Service Area
Based in Bozeman, I fly throughout the Gallatin Valley and Greater Southwest Montana — including Belgrade, Livingston, Big Sky, Bozeman, Three Forks, Manhatten and surrounding areas. I travel for larger brand and outdoor assignments statewide and internationally.
Montana's terrain, altitude, and weather patterns require real local knowledge. I've been working in this landscape for 15 years. That matters when you're planning a flight at elevation or chasing a specific light condition in a specific canyon.
Service Area
Based in Bozeman, I fly throughout the Gallatin Valley and Greater Southwest Montana — including Belgrade, Livingston, Big Sky, Bozeman, Three Forks, Manhatten and surrounding areas. I travel for larger brand and outdoor assignments statewide and internationally.
Montana's terrain, altitude, and weather patterns require real local knowledge. I've been working in this landscape for 15 years. That matters when you're planning a flight at elevation or chasing a specific light condition in a specific canyon.
Faster Insights: Get inspection footage in 24 hours.
Safer Inspections: No ladders, no liability.
Actionable Data: Hi-Res photos + videos + reports.
Faster Insights: Get inspection footage in 24 hours.
Safer Inspections: No ladders, no liability.
Actionable Data: Hi-Res photos + videos + reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need to be FAA certified to fly a drone commercially in Montana?
Yes. Any drone flight conducted for commercial purposes — meaning you're being paid, or the footage will be used to promote a business — requires FAA Part 107 certification. This applies everywhere in the US, including Montana. Flying without it is illegal and exposes both the pilot and the client to liability.
Do you need to be FAA certified to fly a drone commercially in Montana?
Yes. Any drone flight conducted for commercial purposes — meaning you're being paid, or the footage will be used to promote a business — requires FAA Part 107 certification. This applies everywhere in the US, including Montana. Flying without it is illegal and exposes both the pilot and the client to liability.
Is a drone roof cleaning assessment the same as a full inspection?
Not quite — a cleaning assessment focuses specifically on what's affecting your roof's condition and curb appeal (moss, algae, lichen, dark streaking, and debris) and recommends the right roof cleaning method. A full inspection also looks at structural and material concerns like shingle wear or flashing damage. [Business Name] can do either, or both together.
Is a drone roof cleaning assessment the same as a full inspection?
Not quite — a cleaning assessment focuses specifically on what's affecting your roof's condition and curb appeal (moss, algae, lichen, dark streaking, and debris) and recommends the right roof cleaning method. A full inspection also looks at structural and material concerns like shingle wear or flashing damage. [Business Name] can do either, or both together.
What is a drone roof inspection, and how is it different from a traditional inspection?
A drone roof inspection uses a camera-equipped drone to capture high-resolution photos and video of your entire roof surface without anyone climbing a ladder. It covers every angle — including steep pitches, valleys, and areas near power lines that are risky to access on foot — and typically takes a fraction of the time of a walk-on inspection while producing a more complete visual record.
What is a drone roof inspection, and how is it different from a traditional inspection?
A drone roof inspection uses a camera-equipped drone to capture high-resolution photos and video of your entire roof surface without anyone climbing a ladder. It covers every angle — including steep pitches, valleys, and areas near power lines that are risky to access on foot — and typically takes a fraction of the time of a walk-on inspection while producing a more complete visual record.
What can a drone actually detect on my roof?
Drone imagery can reveal and assess roof cleaning options like, moss and algae growth, debris buildup in valleys and gutters, missing or lifted shingles, granule loss, flashing issues around chimneys and vents, and early signs of water intrusion. Many issues are easier to spot from directly overhead than from the ground or a ladder, which is why photos are paired with a written assessment.
What can a drone actually detect on my roof?
Drone imagery can reveal and assess roof cleaning options like, moss and algae growth, debris buildup in valleys and gutters, missing or lifted shingles, granule loss, flashing issues around chimneys and vents, and early signs of water intrusion. Many issues are easier to spot from directly overhead than from the ground or a ladder, which is why photos are paired with a written assessment.
How often should I get my roof inspected or cleaned?
Most roofs benefit from an inspection or roof cleaning assessment once a year, or after major storms, high winds, or heavy snow/ice accumulation. Regular monitoring catches small issues — like a patch of moss or a few lifted shingles — before they become expensive repairs.
How often should I get my roof inspected or cleaned?
Most roofs benefit from an inspection or roof cleaning assessment once a year, or after major storms, high winds, or heavy snow/ice accumulation. Regular monitoring catches small issues — like a patch of moss or a few lifted shingles — before they become expensive repairs.
How can drone inspections fit into my existing workflow?
Drone imagery gives you a fast, repeatable way to document roof condition before a bid, during a project, and after completion — without adding ladder time for your crew. Many contractors use it to speed up estimates, support insurance claims, and create a visual paper trail for warranty and liability purposes.
How can drone inspections fit into my existing workflow?
Drone imagery gives you a fast, repeatable way to document roof condition before a bid, during a project, and after completion — without adding ladder time for your crew. Many contractors use it to speed up estimates, support insurance claims, and create a visual paper trail for warranty and liability purposes.
Can drone footage help with insurance claims?
Yes. High-resolution, timestamped imagery of storm damage, hail impact, or wind-lifted shingles gives adjusters clear documentation to work from, which can shorten the claims process and reduce back-and-forth over disputed damage.
Can drone footage help with insurance claims?
Yes. High-resolution, timestamped imagery of storm damage, hail impact, or wind-lifted shingles gives adjusters clear documentation to work from, which can shorten the claims process and reduce back-and-forth over disputed damage.
Do you offer white-label or partner reporting for contractors?
Yes — reports can be branded for your company and delivered directly to you or your client, so drone documentation fits seamlessly into your existing proposals and job files.
Do you offer white-label or partner reporting for contractors?
Yes — reports can be branded for your company and delivered directly to you or your client, so drone documentation fits seamlessly into your existing proposals and job files.
Can I use drone photos and video in my own marketing?
Absolutely. Aerial before/after shots of completed jobs and clean, professional roof photography work well for websites, social media, and client presentations. (Ask about licensing footage for marketing use.)
Can I use drone photos and video in my own marketing?
Absolutely. Aerial before/after shots of completed jobs and clean, professional roof photography work well for websites, social media, and client presentations. (Ask about licensing footage for marketing use.)
What kinds of outdoor and brand footage can you capture?
Trail running, mountain biking, skiing, climbing, paddling, hiking, resort and lodge overviews, landscape and terrain sweeps, tourism destination content, event coverage, and product-in-use footage in outdoor settings. If you can describe it, I can plan the shot. All business types can greatly benefit from Aerial photo, video, and inspection services because it can add safety to inspections and/or unique perspectives.
What kinds of outdoor and brand footage can you capture?
Trail running, mountain biking, skiing, climbing, paddling, hiking, resort and lodge overviews, landscape and terrain sweeps, tourism destination content, event coverage, and product-in-use footage in outdoor settings. If you can describe it, I can plan the shot. All business types can greatly benefit from Aerial photo, video, and inspection services because it can add safety to inspections and/or unique perspectives.
How quickly can you turn around commercial documentation like roof inspections?
Most commercial documentation projects — roof inspections, roof cleaning documentation and planning,construction progress, property overviews — are delivered within 24 to 48 hours of the flight.
How quickly can you turn around commercial documentation like roof inspections?
Most commercial documentation projects — roof inspections, roof cleaning documentation and planning,construction progress, property overviews — are delivered within 24 to 48 hours of the flight.
Can you fly in the mountains or at high altitude?
Yes. I have extensive experience working in Montana's mountainous terrain, including flights at elevation. Wind, altitude, and rapidly changing weather are all factors I plan around carefully before every flight.
Can you fly in the mountains or at high altitude?
Yes. I have extensive experience working in Montana's mountainous terrain, including flights at elevation. Wind, altitude, and rapidly changing weather are all factors I plan around carefully before every flight.
What areas do you serve?
I'm based in Bozeman and fly throughout the Gallatin Valley — Bozeman, Belgrade, Livingston, Big Sky, and surrounding areas. I travel for larger outdoor brand assignments and commercial projects statewide and nationally.
What areas do you serve?
I'm based in Bozeman and fly throughout the Gallatin Valley — Bozeman, Belgrade, Livingston, Big Sky, and surrounding areas. I travel for larger outdoor brand assignments and commercial projects statewide and nationally.
What's the difference between your outdoor brand drone work and your commercial documentation services?
Outdoor brand and marketing work is focused on storytelling — cinematic footage, compelling stills, content built for campaigns and social channels. Commercial documentation is focused on accuracy and speed — clear imagery of a roof, a site, or a property delivered fast with a written report. Both require the same certifications and safety standards; the creative approach and deliverables are different.
What's the difference between your outdoor brand drone work and your commercial documentation services?
Outdoor brand and marketing work is focused on storytelling — cinematic footage, compelling stills, content built for campaigns and social channels. Commercial documentation is focused on accuracy and speed — clear imagery of a roof, a site, or a property delivered fast with a written report. Both require the same certifications and safety standards; the creative approach and deliverables are different.
How do I book a drone shoot?
Reach out with the project details — location, dates, what you're trying to capture, and how the content will be used. I'll follow up with a quote and timeline. For commercial documentation, I can usually schedule within a few days.
How do I book a drone shoot?
Reach out with the project details — location, dates, what you're trying to capture, and how the content will be used. I'll follow up with a quote and timeline. For commercial documentation, I can usually schedule within a few days.
Do you provide aerial drones at weddings and events?
Reach out with the project details including location, dates, and what you're trying to capture. Capturing aerial drone video and photography can be a fun way to see wedding DJ's getting people on the dance floor and events in memorable ways that traditional media from the ground can not provide.
Do you provide aerial drones at weddings and events?
Reach out with the project details including location, dates, and what you're trying to capture. Capturing aerial drone video and photography can be a fun way to see wedding DJ's getting people on the dance floor and events in memorable ways that traditional media from the ground can not provide.
Fast, safe, and high-resolution drone documentation for your project across the Gallatin Valley.
See Your Roof, Your Business Facility, or Construction Project from Above — Without Ever Leaving the Ground.
Fast, safe, and high-resolution drone documentation for your project across the Gallatin Valley.
See Your Roof, Your Business Facility, or Construction Project from Above — Without Ever Leaving the Ground.
