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Drone Photographer · Tempe, Arizona

Drone Photographer in Tempe, Arizona.

Drone FAA Part 107-certified aerial photography and cinema.

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Tex Kelly, drone photography and videography for Tempe, Arizona

Hi. I'm Tex.

Welcome to FAA Part 107 drone, Tempe edition.

I'm a Prescott Valley-raised filmmaker and FAA Part 107 commercial drone pilot, voted Humboldt County's Best. Commercial drone photography and videography in Tempe runs across real estate aerial, construction-progress documentation, brand campaigns, and the kind of broadcast-grade aerial cinema that lifts a property listing or a brand film into a different category.

My job is to fly the FAA Part 107-rated DJI Mavic 3 Pro and DJI Avata 2 platforms safely, legally, and at cinema-grade quality in Tempe airspace. LAANC authorization handled on every commercial flight, all coordination documented in writing.

Now booking Tempe drone projects and real estate aerial.

Book your Tempe flight →
Tex Kelly piloting a DJI drone on a commercial FAA Part 107 flight, Tempe, Arizona

FAA Part 107 · The Operator

The pilot, on every flight.

Every Tempe drone flight on the calendar is operated personally by Tex. FAA Part 107 commercial Remote Pilot Certificate current and valid, LAANC airspace coordination handled in-house, and the local-knowledge advantage of years scouting Maricopa County skies for clean takeoffs, golden-hour windows, and the airspace boundaries that matter for the flight.

Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tempe, Arizona

A note from Tempe

FAA Part 107 certified commercial drone photography and video in Tempe, Arizona, real estate aerial, waterfront and campus cinema, and brand campaigns, broadcast-grade 4K, licensed and insured. A Prescott Valley native serving the Valley.

The Approach

Drone in Tempe. Flown with intent.

The Tempe airspace

Tempe from above, shot legally.

Tempe drone work covers real estate aerial, Town Lake and campus cinema, and brand campaigns in a dense, photogenic city. We fly FAA Part 107 certified and insured, and Tempe sits under Sky Harbor's controlled airspace, so LAANC authorization is handled on every flight.

Aerial composition, Maricopa County. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions.
Aerial composition, Maricopa County.
FAA Part 107, LAANC-coordinated. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions.
FAA Part 107, LAANC-coordinated.

The Tempe flight

FAA Part 107. LAANC-coordinated.

The fleet ranges from sub-250g for tight urban sites to broadcast-grade cinema. We time flights for the light and around the wind and heat.

The Maricopa County scouting advantage

Tempe, Scouted from above.

Knowing Tempe matters. Regular travel into Maricopa County for drone work over the years means the airspace scouting is already done. LAANC-controlled boundaries, clean takeoff/landing zones, and microclimate wind patterns. Not a resident, but the regional knowledge is built and ready before the flight day.

Hometown aerial scouting, Maricopa County. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions.
Hometown aerial scouting, Maricopa County.

Now booking, Tempe

Now booking Tempe drone projects for the year ahead.

Tempe aerial flights book on a rolling calendar, real estate listings often need 24–48 hour turnaround, commercial brand work books 4–6 weeks out. Send a note with your timeline and we'll scope the right LAANC authorization window.

Reserve your Tempe flight → or call (707) 382-1108

Recent Work

Drone Photographer in Tempe. A look at the work.

  • Tex Kelly piloting a DJI drone on a commercial FAA Part 107 flight. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tempe, Arizona.
  • Aerial view of Eureka rooftops and the Humboldt Bay. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tempe, Arizona.
  • Drone aerial captured by Tex Kelly Productions. FAA Part 107 commercial flight. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tempe, Arizona.
  • Aerial composition from a Tex Kelly Productions drone flight. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tempe, Arizona.
  • Coastal cliffs and Pacific surf shot from above. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tempe, Arizona.
  • High-altitude drone aerial by Tex Kelly Productions. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tempe, Arizona.
  • Pink Lady Victorian at sunset, drone aerial over Eureka. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tempe, Arizona.
  • April 2024 drone flight composition. Tex Kelly Productions. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tempe, Arizona.
  • Redwood canopy and coastline aerial composition. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tempe, Arizona.
  • October 2025 drone aerial. Tex Kelly Productions. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tempe, Arizona.
  • September 2023 drone flight. Tex Kelly Productions. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tempe, Arizona.
  • July 2025 drone aerial composition. Tex Kelly Productions. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tempe, Arizona.
  • Sequenced drone aerial. Tex Kelly Productions. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tempe, Arizona.
  • Working harbor and fishing boats from drone elevation. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tempe, Arizona.
  • Aerial composition over a North Coast country estate. Drone Photography and Videography by Tex Kelly Productions, serving Tempe, Arizona.
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More from the studio

Beyond the aerial. Selected wedding films.

Drone work is one capability inside a broader cinematic practice. Here's the wedding-film side, feature-length wedding documentaries and editorial cinema. Click any thumbnail to play in place.

  • David & Monica's Wedding Documentary, 35 Years Before They Met, His Dad Saved Her Dad's Life

    Feature-length wedding documentary

  • Brunton Wedding Film

    Northern California wedding cinematography

  • Shane & Sofia Weekly. A 45-Minute Wedding Documentary

    Northern California long-form wedding film

  • Mrs. & Mrs. McClurg

    Cinematic wedding film

  • An Emotional, Romantic & Cinematic Wedding Film. Trinidad Elopement

    Trinidad, California elopement

DaVinci Resolve wedding-film edit in progress. Tex Kelly Productions editing suite

The Editing Process

Months in the edit suite, curating the story.

A wedding film isn't shot in a day, it's made over months. Hours of raw cinema footage, multi-camera audio, drone aerial, and second-shooter coverage get assembled, color-graded, and scored frame by frame in the edit suite.

Every transition is intentional. Every cut earns its keep. The goal is a film couples actually want to re-watch, not a montage of clips. That kind of editorial discipline is the difference between a wedding film and a wedding highlight reel, and it's why these turnarounds run weeks instead of days.

Locations + Airspace

Where I fly in Tempe.

  • Waterfront & Campus Cinema

    Town Lake, the Mill Avenue Bridge, and ASU from the air.

  • Real Estate Aerial

    Listing aerial for Tempe's tight urban housing market.

  • Sky Harbor Airspace, Handled

    LAANC authorization under Sky Harbor's airspace on every flight.

What's Included

What's included with drone photography and videography in Tempe.

  • FAA Part 107 Certified Pilot

    Current, registered, and current commercial drone pilot license. LAANC airspace authorization for restricted areas. Insurance documentation on request.

  • Three-Platform Drone Fleet

    DJI Mini 3 (sub-250g, for tight regulated airspace and travel); DJI Mavic 3 Pro (broadcast-grade 4K cinema, Hasselblad sensor, three-camera array); DJI Avata 2 (cinematic FPV, immersive single-take flythroughs). The right drone for the right job, every time.

  • Pre-Flight Risk Assessment

    Documented airspace check, weather review, property-owner permission, and flight plan for every commercial flight.

  • Commercial Insurance

    Fully insured for commercial drone operations. Certificate of insurance available before the shoot for venue or client requirements.

  • Edited Aerial Deliverables

    Color-graded 4K video clips, high-resolution stills, and any specialty formats (vertical for social, broadcast 16:9, slow-motion sequences).

  • Permit Coordination

    FAA LAANC clearance, state park permits, and venue authorizations handled ahead of the shoot, no day-of surprises.

How It Works

How it works in Tempe.

  1. 01

    Inquiry & Scope

    Send the location, intended use (real estate, wedding, brand, industrial), and timeline. I pull the airspace map for the location.

  2. 02

    Authorization

    LAANC permit if needed (1–14 days lead time depending on airspace). Property owner releases for private land.

  3. 03

    Weather Window

    I monitor forecasts and identify the best-light, lowest-wind window. Coastal Humboldt fog often dictates timing.

  4. 04

    The Flight

    On-site arrival 30 minutes early for visual airspace check. Pre-flight checklist. Multiple altitude and angle passes for editorial flexibility.

  5. 05

    Post-Production

    Color grade, stabilization polish, format export. Standard turnaround 1–2 weeks for video, 3–5 days for still imagery.

Investment

Drone work is priced per shoot, half-day, full-day, and multi-day rates scale with scope. Most real estate aerials run a few hundred; wedding integrations and brand campaigns scale up. Send the project and timeline for a quote.

Drone Photographer in Tempe. FAQs

Frequently asked questions.

  • Can you fly near Tempe Town Lake and Sky Harbor?
    Yes, with the proper authorization. Tempe sits in controlled airspace under Sky Harbor, so LAANC clearance is required and we handle it before every flight. Tex is FAA Part 107 certified and insured, and we coordinate any city or venue requirements up front.
  • Do you travel to Tempe for drone work?
    Yes. Tex was born and raised in Prescott Valley and the East Valley is a primary market; the studio is in Eureka, California. Travel is in the quote.
  • Are you FAA Part 107 certified?
    Yes. Tex is FAA Part 107 certified, fully insured, and operates as a licensed commercial drone pilot. All flights comply with FAA regulations including airspace authorization, altitude limits, and visual line-of-sight requirements. Insurance documentation is available on request.
  • What can drone footage be used for?
    Wedding aerials, real estate listings, brand and commercial campaigns, event coverage, construction progress documentation, industrial inspections, and editorial storytelling. Output ranges from short Instagram clips to broadcast-grade 4K cinema and high-resolution stills for print.
  • What about restricted airspace?
    Much of Yavapai and Coconino County is unrestricted Class G airspace, but locations near Prescott's Ernest A. Love Field, Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, or Sedona Airport require pre-flight FAA authorization. Tex handles all permitting through LAANC. Plan two extra days of lead time for restricted areas.
  • Can you fly over private property?
    Yes, with the property owner's written permission. Tex provides a release form for property owners. For shoots over public land, we follow Forest Service, Park Service, and BLM regulations, some Coconino National Forest and Arizona state-park areas require special permits, which Tex coordinates ahead of the shoot.
  • What weather conditions limit drone work?
    Summer monsoon storms (July–September), sustained winds above 25 mph, and high-country snow are the main limits. Tex monitors forecasts in the days leading up to a shoot and will reschedule if conditions don't allow safe flight or quality footage. Monsoon afternoons often clear by evening, so we plan flights around a forecast window with a backup time.

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