Drone Production

In June of 2018, Jay Johnson passed the FAA Airmen's Knowledge Test for Part 107 and received his license. ToJo is now offering full-service 4k drone footage, fully licensed and insured.

You can see our first commercial project for Bayer's Garden Shop in Imperial Missouri. We were able to grab a number of amazing scenics, as well as some indoor tracking shots on this one.

We'll be visiting some local landmarks, scenic parks and wineries in the coming weeks, so watch our Facebook and Instagram for updates!

Jay showing the client the view from 400 feet above his business.

Facts About Drone Production

We're all about following the rules and keeping safety as our #1 priority. If we're in a city setting, there will be hard hats and reflective vests on our pilot, as well as a visual observer who can help keep us from running into things. We have a number of apps and sites we consult before every job to make sure we're not interfering with emergency services, crossing into controlled and restricted airspace and that weather is not going to an issue.

Here are some facts about drone production you should keep in mind if you're looking for a company to take your photos or videos.

Without special exceptions from the FAA, drones cannot be flown at night (like to get fireworks pictures).
Drones cannot be flown over people and cars unless they are part of the flight crew.
Stunning aerial images of almost any business can put your marketing materials over the top!
Drones cannot be flown within 3 nautical miles of stadiums that hold 30,000 or more people from one hour before to one hour after a game.
Flying a drone for commercial purposes without a license can result in heavy fines by the FAA.

Automatic Assistance

While we have complete control over the cinematic look and feel of our footage, the DJI Mavic Pro runs through GPS, and has an automatic return-to-home function in case of any issues with loss of control.

Flying Indoors

This is about as tricky as it gets: flying between rows of plants without the help of a GPS to stabilize flight. It can be done, it can be tricky and that's why we have insurance.