Arizona Drone Services

professional Video production, high resolution Photography, and Pilot Training from an FAA Certified and Insured Pilot.

Experienced. Creative. Professional.

FAA-Licensed Drone Pilot

Arizona drone services by Dave Smithwick.  Dave is a highly-skilled, FAA licensed, insured pilot from Glendale, Arizona. Dave specializes in gorgeous aerial imagery for all kinds of applications, including aerial inspections, progress reporting, insurance claims, and more.  Dave has a passion for flight, and loves training others in UAV operations.  

Aerial Drone Construction Workers--Arizona
Drone Pilot Training Goggles

Experience The Freedom of Flight

For millennia, man has looked to birds in flight, and wondered:  what would that be like?  Well, wonder no more.  With a skilled, hands-on licensed instructor, you too can experience the thrill of flight.  With a stunning, high resolution VR headset, you’ll experience the thrill of flight, from a first-person perspective.  Try it out!  You’ll love the experience.  Dave Smithwick offers Arizona Drone Services to individuals as well as businesses.

Arizona Drone Services We Offer

For any kind of project where you need stunning aerial imagery, give us a call.  From personal flight to commercial and industrial applications, you can count on Dave the Drone Guy for all your Arizona Drone Services.  Anywhere in Maricopa county, you’ve got an FAA licensed, insured pilot, with a perfect safety record.

Stress-Free Project Management
For All Your Drone Services

On Time

Whether you need a fixed schedule, or flexibility, we've got you covered.

On Budget

We'll provide a fixed-price proposal, and your cost will remain steady.

Professional

Our friendly, helpful staff will handle your project from start to finish.

Why Clients Love Dave the Drone Guy!

Our Latest Drone Projects

Luna Azul

Wigwam Golf Club

Zen On Flower

Meet Your Pilot

Dave Smithwick was born in Minnesota, and is a Vietnam Veteran.  He’s been a resident of Arizona since 1973, and is married with 4 children and 4 grandchildren. When he’s not spending time with family or playing racquetball, he loves to fly.

“You can’t worship two gods at once. Loving one god, you’ll end up hating the other. Adoration of one feeds contempt for the other. You can’t worship God and Money both.” Matthew 6:24 (MSG)
Dave Smithwick AZ Drone Pilot
Allen Butler AZ Photo & Video Editor

Meet Your Project Manager

Allen Butler is an experienced and trusted project manager in the video production industry.  He’s an Arizona native, husband, father of two boys, and Bible teacher.

Meet Your FPV Pilot

Tyler McLaughlin was born and raised in Arizona, and served 7 years in the Military as a Navy Diver. His passion is flying FPV drones, and is currently the CEO and founder of McLaughlin Media Creations, and has partnered with Dave The Drone Guy, where he films and edits FPV drone videos for his friends and clients. Tyler spends his free time flying FPV, riding dirt bikes and skydiving.  You can contact Tyler directly for your FPV drone needs.

About LAANC and FAA Waivers

Concerned about where you can fly, and being in restricted airspace?  Most of today’s drones use GPS systems that will alert pilots to their specific launch airspace classification. LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) opens the door to flying safely at far more locations.  Reach out to us for more information about LAANC and FAA Waivers!

Tell us about your project.

We’re available for all kinds of aerial projects where an FAA licensed pilot called for.  Just provide some details, and we can get you a proposal right away.