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.
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.
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.
Whether you need a fixed schedule, or flexibility, we've got you covered.
We'll provide a fixed-price proposal, and your cost will remain steady.
Our friendly, helpful staff will handle your project from start to finish.
Joe Schmidt2024-06-28Dave is tailoring the job to fit our needs, making great suggestions along the way. Can’t wait to see the final time-lapse video and still images!sbboss132024-06-02I give five stars now let me tell you why geat is a great guy and has great personality he also is the best pilot I know and he is amazing at editing go check his YouTube channel out he has sone great contentj wayne Watson2024-06-02Dave did an excellent video of the property I needed to see from the air. What a great value, quickly done and superb price. He's my guy!Wes Holmes2024-05-07Very professional and personable. Dave always has ideas and suggestions on ways to improve your business exposure. Highly recommended!!Ann Hall2024-05-06Our recent event at Camp Knot a Phe was made spectacular by the addition of Dave the Drone Guy, who brought not just his expertise but an entire fleet of drones that captivated all our campers. From the get-go, Dave was a breeze to work with. His communication was clear and effective, ensuring everything was set up flawlessly for the event. The highlight for many was the hands-on experience Dave provided, allowing the kids to take control and fly the drones themselves. This was not only fun but incredibly educational, sparking an interest in technology and aviation among the campers. Dave also managed to capture some breathtaking aerial footage of our camp, which we are excited to share with the community. Dave's professionalism and enthusiasm for his craft were evident, making this activity one of the most loved and memorable parts of our camp program. Everyone from the staff to the campers left with big smiles and new stories to tell, thanks to Dave the Drone Guy. We highly recommend his services to any organization looking for an engaging and unique activity for their events.Denise Angelone2024-05-03Dave did a fabulous job with his drone filming at Pickleball Space! It was a pleasure working together with him.Marcus Rael2024-05-02Dave The Drone guy provided great drone footage. He had good communication throughout every phase of the job. His video work is as nice as his photography. I am happy to refer him to others.John Hamilton2024-04-30I can't recommend Dave the Drone Guy highly enough! His videography is absolutely stunning. He has a fantastic eye for capturing breathtaking aerial shots that add a whole new dimension to any project. Here's what impressed me most: Superb Quality: The videos Dave produces are top-notch. He uses high-quality equipment and his editing skills are on point. The final product is smooth, polished, and guaranteed to impress. Professional and Personable: Dave is a true professional. He's reliable, communicates clearly, and is always on time. But he's also friendly and easy to work with, which makes the whole process enjoyable. Gets the Job Done Right: Dave is a highly skilled drone pilot. He knows exactly what he's doing and is certified by the Academy of Model Aeronautics, so you can be confident he'll capture the footage you need safely and legally. Overall, Dave the Drone Guy is the perfect choice for anyone looking for stunning aerial videography. His expertise, professionalism, and commitment to quality make him a true standout. Don't hesitate to contact him for your next project!al marquez2024-04-07Thank you Dave. You are very skilled, but you are also an amazing person!John Peteet2024-03-21Dave does a great job - and is very interested in giving you any shots that you want. Very responsive and gets out to do the work quick after we've asked him to come.
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.
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.
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.
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!