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Professional Drone Imaging & Aerial Photography in Central Florida


Southview Drone Imaging provides high-resolution aerial photography, inspections, and FPV piloting for construction, real estate, telecom, solar, and more across Central Florida.


Based in DeLand, FL – Serving Greater Central Florida
Aerial Inventory Tracking Construction progress
Aerial drone photo of a construction job site in DeLand, Florida

Aerial imaging built for real-world work.

From rooftop inspections to full-site coverage, we help you see more, document better, and make confident decisions.

Commercial & industrial
Construction & asset inspections
Construction site and aerial asset inspection services in Central Florida
Keep teams aligned and stakeholders informed with regular aerial updates.
  • Construction site progress documentation
  • Inventory monitoring & laydown yards
  • Asset inspections – towers, utilities, telecom
  • Solar panel & rooftop imaging
Property & real estate
Sales-ready visuals from above
Real estate drone photography for a property in Volusia County, Florida
High-quality imagery that helps buyers, insurers, and owners see the full picture.
  • Residential & commercial real estate
  • Roof imaging & property damage documentation
  • HOA, resort, and facility overviews
  • Before/after and insurance evidence packs
Specialty & FPV
Dynamic, mission-specific flights
Aerial drone image of Florida forest and river for environmental monitoring
When you need more than a static shot: immersive FPV and targeted monitoring.
  • FPV piloting & “chase” footage
  • Event security – perimeter surveillance
  • Agriculture & land monitoring
  • Environmental & conservation imaging

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Prefer direct contact? Call 407-279-0034 or email [email protected]


If your project doesn’t fit neatly into one of these categories, that’s okay. Many clients contact us with a specific challenge or goal — we’ll help determine the safest, most effective aerial approach.

Contact Options
Service area
Based in DeLand, Florida and serving:
  • Volusia, Seminole, Orange, Lake, and Flagler counties
  • Additional Central Florida locations by request
Why Contact Us?
  • ✓ FAA-certified aerial imaging and inspection services
  • ✓ Insured drone operations
  • ✓ Serving Volusia, Seminole, Orange, Lake, Flagler & Central Florida
Typical use cases

Southview Drone Imaging works with businesses, property owners, and organizations throughout Central Florida who need accurate, professional aerial data — not just pretty pictures. Below are some of the most common ways clients use our services.

Construction & Development

Progress documentation, site overviews, and stakeholder updates that help keep projects on schedule. Ideal for general contractors, developers, and engineers who need consistent visual records over time.

Commercial & Industrial Inspections

Aerial inspections of towers, rooftops, utilities, solar installations, and hard-to-access infrastructure — reducing risk, downtime, and the need for manual access.

Real Estate & Property Marketing

Sales-ready aerial imagery and video for residential, commercial, and land listings, including roof views, boundary context, and neighborhood surroundings.

Insurance & Documentation

Pre- and post-event imagery for claims support, roof condition reports, and property documentation — useful for insurers, adjusters, and property managers.

FPV & Specialty Flights

Dynamic FPV “fly-through” or chase-style footage for marketing, events, or unique visual requirements where traditional drone shots aren’t enough.

Land, Agriculture & Environmental Monitoring

Aerial overviews of land use, drainage, vegetation, and conservation areas, providing clear visual data for planning, assessment, and reporting.

Local pilot. Professional results.

Southview Drone Imaging is owned and operated out of DeLand, Florida. With a background in commercial construction and media tech, we bring the same attention to detail to every flight — from a single-roof inspection to a months-long construction project.

We fly under FAA Part 107, carry appropriate insurance, and understand how to work around active job sites, property owners, and tight timelines.

  • FAA Part 107 certified, licensed & insured
  • Comfortable coordinating with GCs, PMs, and site supers
  • Central Florida coverage – Volusia, Seminole, Orange, and beyond
  • Flexible scheduling for early morning and evening flights

Whether you need ongoing progress flights or a one-time inspection, we’ll help you capture exactly what you need — clearly and safely.

Your pilot: Ted Smialek
Part 107 Remote Pilot • DeLand, Florida
Ask about construction progress packages & recurring flights.

A few recent projects we’ve completed…

Weekly construction progress
Multi-story build – Volusia County, FL • 4K photo & video capture
Roof & property inspection
Hail & storm damage documentation for insurance review
FPV facility fly-through
Immersive fly-through for marketing & safety orientation