Frequent Questions about drone rules, services, and availability

Safety and speed. Traditional inspections require renting lifts or putting people on ladders, which is costly and dangerous. We can scan massive commercial roofs or tall vertical facades from the air in a fraction of the time, identifying specific areas of concern so you only cut test cores where necessary.

es. ScenePhoto360 operates under strictly professional protocols. We carry comprehensive aviation liability insurance and  are FAA Part 107 Certified. Additionally, we are OSHA 10 certified, meaning we understand the safety protocols required to operate on active construction sites and industrial facilities without becoming a liability ourselves.

Not exactly—thermal cameras detect temperature differences, not moisture itself. However, because wet insulation retains heat longer than dry insulation (thermal capacitance), our high-resolution thermal sensors can visualize these temperature anomalies. As Level II Certified Thermographers, we are trained to interpret these patterns correctly to identify possible moisture intrusion without destroying your roof.

Yes, provided the chain of custody and data integrity are maintained. With a background in Law Enforcement and crash reconstruction, we follow strict evidence collection protocols. We don't just take pictures; we create measurable 3D digital twins that accurately represent the scene. This data can be used to create admissible crash diagrams, line-of-sight analyses, and jury visualizations.

We don't force you to learn new software; we provide data that fits your workflow.

• For Engineers/Surveyors: We deliver .LAS/.LAZ point clouds, GeoTIFFs, and DXF contours compatible with AutoCAD, Civil3D, and ArcGIS.

• For Legal/Insurance: We provide high-resolution JPEGs, Radiometric Thermal JPEGs, and interactive 3D PDFs or web-based links that require no special software to view.

We understand that evidence fades and construction schedules are tight. We are based in Stillwater, MN, and can deploy to the Twin Cities metro or Western Wisconsin quickly—often within 24-48 hours for standard requests (weather dependent, with emergency prioritization available for forensic scene preservation.   ***Missing Person assistance takes all priority***

Yes. Unlike standard photogrammetry (which only sees the "top" of the trees), our Zenmuse L2 LiDAR sensor fires hundreds of thousands of laser pulses per second. These pulses penetrate the gaps in the canopy to hit the ground and bounce back. This allows us to digitally "strip away" the vegetation and deliver a precise Digital Terrain Model (DTM) of the bare earth, even in wooded areas.

Absolutely. We utilize RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) positioning and ground control points (GCPs) to achieve centimeter-level global accuracy. Our workflows are designed to support licensed surveyors and civil engineers who require verifiable data for topographic surveys, cut/fill analysis, and as-built verification.