FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

About Altiora Drone Services

  • Based in Western Colorado, we’re ready to travel wherever your project takes us—throughout Colorado or across the U.S.

  • Yes. All pilots are FAA Part 107 certified, drones are FAA-registered, and we carry general liability and hull insurance.

  • 3–5 business days for local projects, or 1–2 weeks for construction or mapping operations.  60-90 days out for high altitude projects (> 400’ AGL) or any project that requires flight in a restricted airspace.

  • Yes. Every operation follows FAA Part 107 rules. For restricted airspace, we manage LAANC authorizations and ATC coordination.

  • Yes. We manage all necessary FAA approvals.  Access and waivers from property owners/neighbors will be managed by the Client but we can provide any necessary forms. 

  • Flights are postponed if there is precipitation, if winds exceed 25 mph, or visibility drops below 3 miles. Reschedules for weather are penalty-free.

  • Each mission follows a documented safety protocol including risk assessments, visual observer monitoring, and post-flight inspections.

Flight Operations & Safety

  • RAW and edited photos, 4K video, orthomosaic maps, and 3D models, all securely shared via encrypted cloud links.  Exact deliverables can be tailored to each project and will be defined clearly in advance of any work. 

  • Yes. We handle full color grading, logo overlays, and branded edits using Adobe Premiere Pro and Lightroom.

  • Photos: 2–3 days; Video: 5–7 days; Mapping/Data: 3–5 days depending on complexity.  Construction overlays can be produced on a 1-day turnaround if discussed in advance.

Deliverables & Media

  • Rates vary by flight time and editing scope.  Please contact us for a custom quote tailored to your needs.

  • Travel within 30 miles of Basalt or Grand Junction is included. Additional mileage and travel expenses billed at cost +10%.

  • 72+ hour cancellations are free. Cancellations under 72 hours incur a 20% fee unless weather-related.

Pricing & Payment

  • Yes. All aircraft are registered with the FAA and insured under Altiora Drone Services, LLC.

  • We capture footage only with consent. Model, property, and liability release forms can be provided.

Legal & Compliance

  • Our RTK/GNSS workflows achieve 1–3 cm horizontal and 5 cm vertical accuracy for mapping and site monitoring.  Mapping without RTK will result in accuracy of 1-3’.

  • Yes. We use DJI RC Pro and O3+ transmission for 1080p live streams to displays or social media.

Industry-Specific

    1. Quote

    2. Site Review

    3. Safety Review/Flight Plan

    4. Flight

    5. Post-Processing

    6. Delivery via secure link

  • No, unless access is limited or specific input is needed during capture.

Client Workflow

  • Projects are archived for 90 days. Extended storage is available by request. Files can be deleted on demand for privacy.

Data & Retention

Partnerships & Collaboration

  • Yes. We provide white-label production and multi-site coverage for marketing firms, builders, and developers.

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