FAA-Certified Aerial Videography
Take Your Video Project to New Heights
Getting professional quality aerial video footage is more accessible than you may realize. Brave Dog is your Greater Cincinnati-area source for superb aerial videos filmed by a professional videographer and FAA certified commercial drone pilot.
Your campaigns need visual assets that stop the scroll and communicate scale—but traditional ground-level footage can’t capture the full story. Brave Dog delivers professional aerial videography that transforms how your brand showcases properties, events, and operations, backed by FAA Part 107 certification and a full-service production process that requires zero micromanaging from your team.
Key Capabilities:
- 4K aerial cinematography with commercial drone pilot certification
- 7-14 day turnaround from concept to final delivery
- Strategic shot planning aligned with campaign messaging goals
- Full post-production using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
- Insurance and safety compliance for commercial shoots
What Makes Aerial Footage Worth the Investment for Marketing Campaigns?
Aerial video isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a strategic asset that provides visual perspective ground footage can’t match. For marketing managers launching property showcases, event coverage, or brand storytelling campaigns, aerial footage delivers three critical advantages: it establishes geographic context that helps audiences understand scale and location, creates a premium brand perception through cinematic production value, and captures comprehensive overviews that would require multiple ground-level shots to achieve.
The ROI case is straightforward: campaigns featuring aerial footage consistently see higher engagement rates because the perspective is inherently more interesting than standard eye-level video. Rather than asking viewers to imagine the full picture, aerial shots show it immediately—critical for cutting through crowded social feeds where you have 3 seconds to capture attention.
How Does Brave Dog’s Process Eliminate the Micromanagement Problem?
We coordinate the entire production workflow—from pre-shoot flight planning through final color-corrected delivery—using a structured process that keeps you informed without requiring constant input. Here’s the framework:
Pre-Production (Days 1-3): We collaborate on a shot list based on your campaign goals, handle all FAA airspace authorization, and scout locations if needed. You approve the plan once, then we execute.
Production (Day 4): Our certified commercial pilots capture footage using stabilized 4K equipment. Weather contingencies are built into scheduling—if conditions aren’t ideal, we reschedule at no additional cost.
Post-Production (Days 5-12): Footage is edited in-house using industry-standard Adobe software. You receive one draft for review, with two revision rounds included to ensure the final product matches your vision.
This structure addresses the most common frustration marketing managers face with video vendors: endless back-and-forth caused by unclear processes. You know exactly when to expect deliverables and what input is needed from your side.
What Applications Drive the Best Results with Aerial Video?
Aerial footage delivers measurable impact across five core marketing applications:
Property and Facility Showcases: Real estate developments, corporate campuses, and industrial facilities benefit from comprehensive overviews that communicate scale and location context that ground footage can’t capture.
Event Coverage: Capturing crowd scale at conferences, festivals, or corporate events creates compelling visual proof of attendance and energy—critical for sponsors and stakeholders.
Destination Marketing: Tourism boards and hospitality brands use aerial establishing shots to showcase geographic beauty and proximity to amenities, driving consideration in the early research phase.
Construction Progress Documentation: Time-lapse aerial sequences showing project evolution provide powerful storytelling for developers and contractors marketing future projects.
Corporate Storytelling: Brands establishing authority use aerial footage to showcase operational scale, manufacturing capabilities, or geographic reach in ways that elevate brand perception.
The common thread: aerial video works best when geographic context, scale, or comprehensive overviews support your core campaign message.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Equipment & Capabilities:
- FAA Part 107 certified commercial drone pilots
- 4K resolution capture with stabilized gimbal systems
- Compliance with all federal safety regulations for commercial operations
- Fully insured for commercial aerial cinematography
Deliverables:
- Final edited video files optimized for your distribution channels
- Post-production color correction and audio mixing
- Integration with existing campaign footage for seamless brand consistency
Geographic Service Area:
- Primary coverage: Greater Cincinnati region and Eastern USA
- Multi-location shoots coordinated for brands with distributed properties
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance do I need to book aerial shoots?
We recommend a 2-3 week lead time to secure FAA airspace authorization and coordinate weather-dependent scheduling. Rush projects can sometimes be accommodated with expedited permitting, but advance planning ensures optimal conditions and reduces weather-related delays.
What happens if weather conditions aren’t suitable on the scheduled shoot day?
Weather contingencies are built into every project. If conditions don’t meet our safety and quality standards (high winds, poor visibility, precipitation), we reschedule at no additional cost. Our pilots monitor forecasts continuously in the days leading up to shoots to proactively identify potential issues.
Can aerial footage be integrated with the ground-level video we’ve already shot?
Yes. Our post-production team works with existing campaign footage to ensure color grading, pacing, and visual style remain consistent. We’ll request your brand guidelines and any existing footage during the planning phase to ensure seamless integration.
Do you handle all necessary permits and airspace authorization?
All FAA airspace authorization and permit coordination is included in our service. As FAA Part 107 certified pilots, we manage the regulatory compliance process entirely—you won’t need to interact with aviation authorities or local jurisdictions. We’ll simply notify you once authorization is secured and confirm shoot dates.
What’s included in your revision policy?
Each project includes one draft review and two rounds of revisions. This covers adjustments to pacing, shot selection, color grading, and audio mixing. Significant scope changes (adding entirely new footage requirements) may require additional fees, but most client feedback falls well within the included revision structure.
We know you’re evaluating multiple vendors and need to justify this investment internally. Let’s discuss your specific campaign goals and how aerial footage fits into your broader content strategy.
Schedule a 20-minute project consultation: Contact us at (513) 501-8834 or through our project inquiry form. We’ll review your campaign timeline, provide relevant portfolio examples, and outline a custom production approach—with transparent pricing before you commit.