APEX
Proudly serving all 50 states · Based in Ormond Beach, FL
Every angle.
Every moment.
Drone photos and video for homes, roofs, construction, land, weddings, events and businesses, anywhere in the United States. Pick a package, send the address, and pay a 50% deposit to lock your date. Photos usually arrive within 24 hours, never more than 48.
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Prices
What our licensed pilots shoot, and what it costs
Every job is flown by an experienced, FAA-licensed and insured pilot. Every package includes the airspace check and a private download link, and we confirm the final price with you before the shoot date. Prices include professional editing. Want the raw files straight from the drone instead? Skip editing when you book and save about 10%. No travel fees, anywhere, and every job has our 30-day money-back guarantee.
Portfolio
From the air
Real shots from Apex pilots, flown with all kinds of drones and cameras. Homes, local businesses, storm jobs and more, around Ormond Beach and wherever our pilots fly. Some of the business photos are samples we shot on our own to show what we can do. Storm photos never show people or addresses. Customer shots go up here only when the customer says it's OK. New ones rotate in as we fly. Tap any photo to see it full size.
Video from the drone
Short clips straight from recent flights: storm jobs, the river and the coast. Every package with video gets smooth, stable 4K footage like this.
What our editing does
Same photo, straight off the drone on the left and after our edit on the right. Drag the slider. We fix the color and light so it looks like it did in person. No fake skies unless you ask, and no filters. Editing is included with every package. Want the raw files instead? Skip it when you book and save about 10%. Roof, storm, inspection, thermal, solar and mapping files are the exception: they're records, so they stay exactly as captured.
Straight off the droneAfter our edit
Instant estimate
Custom project? Get a price range in 30 seconds.
Big property, several sites, a full event or a monthly plan. Answer a few questions and see what projects like yours usually cost.
How booking works
Four steps, start to finish
- Step 1
Tell us about the job
Choose a package, add the address, your preferred date, and any photos or notes.
- Step 2
Pay 50% to hold the date
Pay your deposit securely through Square. Your date is confirmed once it's paid.
- Step 3
We fly the job
A licensed pilot checks the airspace and weather, flies the job and checks every file before it goes to you. We fix the color, light and horizon (unless you chose the raw files). We never swap a sky or remove anything unless you ask.
- Step 4
Approve and pay the balance
You get a preview and a Square invoice for the remaining 50%. Full files unlock once it's paid.
Book a shoot
Pick a package and a date
Takes about five minutes. You'll see your price and deposit before you send anything.
Create your free Apex account to book
It takes about a minute and costs nothing. No card needed to sign up. You only pay for the shoot you book.
- Track your job live, from booking to delivery
- Every update in one place, not buried in your email
- Pay your deposit and invoice, and download your photos
Booking as . Updates show up in your account.
Why hire a pro
Your cousin's drone could cost you more than you think.
Anybody can buy a drone. Flying one for a business, a listing or a paying customer is a different deal, and when something goes wrong the person who hired them can end up dealing with it too.
The FAA can fine drone operators up to $75,000 per violation for flying unsafely or without permission. In its 2025 enforcement sweep, fines ran from about $1,800 to over $36,000.
Any drone flight for a business or for pay needs an FAA Part 107 certificate. The FAA can fine pilots who fly without one, and the people who hired them can get dragged into the investigation.
If an uninsured drone hits a car, a roof or a person, there's no policy to pay for it. The person who hired the pilot can end up in the lawsuit, and their own insurance may not cover it. Every Apex pilot carries their own liability insurance.
Many states, Florida among them, have laws that limit using a drone to photograph private property or people without permission. Breaking them can mean a lawsuit or worse. So every booking confirms the owner's permission before we fly, in every state.
Lots of homes and businesses sit near an airport, a stadium or a temporary flight restriction, where flying without FAA permission is illegal. A pro gets authorization before takeoff. A hobbyist usually doesn't know to.
Every pilot who flies for Apex passes a background check and an ID check before they show up at your property. You know who's on your property.
- Can I see your FAA Part 107 certificate?
- Can you send me your certificate of insurance?
- Will you get airspace authorization if it's needed?
- Do you have the owner's OK to photograph the property?
For builders and developers
Construction progress you can line up month to month
We fly your site on a set schedule, weekly, every two weeks or monthly, and shoot the same angles from the same marked spots each time. Put visit 1 next to visit 6 and you can see exactly what changed.
- Full-site overhead plus 8 fixed angles every visit
- Short flyover video for owner updates and social posts
- Dated, labeled folders in your Apex account, one per project
- Shareable with your team, owners and lenders
- FAA Part 107 certified and insured, with airspace checked before every flight
For Realtors and brokerages
Listing photos that sell the location, not just the house
Buyers want to see how close the water is, how big the lot really is and what's around it. We shoot your listing from the air and send edited, MLS-ready files, usually within 24 hours.
- Photos usually in 24 hours (never more than 48), sized for the MLS, Zillow and Realtor.com
- Vertical video for Reels and TikTok with every photo + video package
- 360° virtual tours from $149 so buyers can look around from their couch
- 10% off every listing as a Realtor partner, plus priority scheduling
- FAA Part 107 certified and insured, with airspace approval handled near Daytona Beach International
Based in Ormond Beach · Serving Florida, Ohio and the whole US
From Ormond Beach to anywhere in the country.
No travel fees, anywhere in the country. Big jobs anywhere are worth a call.
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Why we started Apex UAV
Built by a pilot who loves this.
Apex UAV was started by Jonnie Hoy, an FAA Part 107 pilot who has always loved being outside. Beach, boat, bike, doesn't matter. Once he got a drone up over Ormond Beach for the first time, he was hooked: dolphins, sunsets, even a rocket launch off the coast.
We started Apex UAV so pilots, photographers and videographers have a fair place to work. No subscriptions or sign-up fees for pilots or customers. Pilots keep 86 to 90 percent of every job, and Apex keeps a small share to keep things running. We also help new pilots get their FAA license.
For customers, we wanted booking a drone pilot to be simple. You see the price up front, you know exactly what you're getting, and every pilot is licensed and insured. We hold every pilot in the network to the same standard.
Apex UAV is also a proud supporter of Wounded Warrior Project. Our veterans and service members fought for this country and for all of our freedom. The least we can do is lend a hand at home, so every job we fly helps support them.
JonnieJonathan Hoy · Owner and FAA Part 107 pilot
Gift cards
Give someone their home from the sky.
An aerial photo of someone's home is a gift they'll actually hang on the wall. Pick an amount, and they get an eGift card by email to use toward any shoot.
Pick an amount, or type one from $25 to $1,000.
- How it works: you pick one of the amounts or type your own, and add a note. The eGift card is emailed to them (or to you, to print and wrap).
- Using it: they book any package and mention the gift card in the job details. It comes off their total.
- Good to know: any amount left over stays on the card for next time.
Giving back
Giving back to the people who served.
Apex UAV is a proud supporter of Wounded Warrior Project.
Every job we fly helps support Wounded Warrior Project
Wounded Warrior Project helps veterans and service members who were injured serving our country, and their families, at no cost to them.
We're proud to support them. If you want to give too, you can do it on our fundraiser page. Your gift goes right to them.
See our fundraiser page Apex UAV is an independent fundraiser. We're not part of Wounded Warrior Project, and they don't endorse us.For veterans and active military
Police, fire, EMS and 911 dispatchers get 10% off. Pick it when you book, and bring your military or agency ID, or a DD-214, to the shoot. It doesn't combine with other discounts. You automatically get whichever is biggest.
Book with your discountGoogle reviews
Happy with your photos? Tell Google.
A quick review helps other homeowners and businesses find us. If you can, mention what we shot and where, like "drone photos of our listing in Port Orange." It takes about 30 seconds.
- 1Tap the stars
- 2Google opens your review page
- 3Pick your rating, add a sentence, post
Opens Google in a new tab. You'll need to be signed in to a Google account.
Questions? Want a quote?
Call or text us today.
You'll get a real person, not a call center. Tell us what you've got going on and we'll help you figure out the right shoot.
If we're up flying, leave a message or send a text. We'll get right back to you.
Questions or concerns
Talk to us directly
Ask a question, request a quote, or tell us about a problem with a job. We reply within one business day.
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The Apex UAV app
Book your next flight in a few taps.
Put Apex UAV on your home screen. Book shoots, check packages and reach us without digging for a website. It's free, takes a few seconds, and works on iPhone and Android.
- Book and pay your deposit from your phone
- Opens full screen, just like any other app
- Works even with a weak signal on the beach
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Gear and service area
Our gear and where we fly
The drones and cameras we fly, and where Apex pilots fly. Our network pilots are licensed and insured, and fly their own registered drones.
Our gear
- Aerial camera
- DJI Mavic 4 Pro
- 360° camera
- GoPro MAX
- Photo delivery
- High-res JPEG + MLS sized
- Video delivery
- 4K. Licensed music when you add it
- Airspace authorization
- FAA LAANC, checked every job
- Insurance
- Liability insured
Where we fly
Anywhere in the United States, with no travel fees, ever. You pay the same price whether you're down the street from an Apex pilot or across the country.
Need a drone pilot somewhere far from Florida, fast? The Apex pilot network has cleared, insured pilots across the country.
All 50 states30-day money-back guarantee
Learn to fly
Want to become a professional drone pilot?
Here's everything it takes to fly legally for money in the US: the FAA Part 107 test, where to take it near you, registering your drone, insurance, and the sites every pilot uses. Then study with Apex Part 107 Training, and fly paid jobs with the Apex network.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Weather, airspace, deposits, delivery and more.
What happens if it's windy or raining?
Safety comes first. If weather or wind makes flying unsafe, we move your shoot to the next open date at no charge. Wind is common, especially on the coast, so we watch the forecast the day before and let you know if anything changes.
Can you fly near the airport or the beach?
Often, yes. Many neighborhoods sit in controlled airspace near airports. Your pilot gets FAA authorization (usually through LAANC) before flying in controlled airspace and follows state rules for restricted sites. If a location can't be flown legally, we tell you right away and refund anything you've paid.
How do the deposit and final payment work?
You pay 50% when you book, through Square's secure checkout. Online bookings include a booking fee of 5% (at least $5, at most $25), shown before you pay. When your files are ready, you get a preview plus a Square invoice for the remaining balance. You pay online by credit or debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. If Jonnie, the owner, flies your shoot himself, you can also pay him cash in person. No checks, payment apps or trades, and network pilots never take payment. Your full files are released once it's paid.
How fast will I get my photos?
Photos usually arrive within 24 hours, never more than 48. Most videos and 360° tours take 2 to 3 business days, and every package shows its delivery time before you book. Need a rush? Mention it in your job details.
Do you fly over people or neighbors' homes?
We follow FAA Part 107 and state privacy laws. We don't hover over crowds or record neighbors' private spaces, and we plan flight paths to stay focused on your property.
Do you charge for travel?
No. There are no travel fees, anywhere in the United States. Your price is the same wherever you are.
What if I'm not happy with my photos or video?
Every job comes with our 30-day money-back guarantee. Tell us what's wrong within 30 days of delivery and we'll fix it or reshoot it for free. If that still doesn't make it right, we refund what you paid.
Is your roof work a home inspection?
No. We capture detailed aerial photos and video of roofs and properties for owners, roofers, contractors and insurance adjusters. We're not licensed home or roof inspectors and don't give opinions on condition. For that, hire a licensed home inspector or roofing contractor, who can use our photos.
Do you shoot wakeboarding, drifting or stunt shows?
Yes, that's some of our favorite stuff to fly. Wakeboarding, drift cars, motorcycle drifting, stunt shows and car meets. We keep the drone off to the side and never fly over the crowd, so it stays safe and legal. For events at a track or venue, we'll check with the organizer about permission first.
Do you offer a military or first responder discount?
Yes. Veterans and active military get 15% off. Police, fire, EMS and 911 dispatchers get 10% off. Pick it when you book and bring your ID or DD-214 to the shoot. It doesn't combine with other discounts; you get whichever is biggest.
Is there a birthday discount?
Yes. Add your birthday when you create your free account, and every year you get 10% off one shoot booked during your birthday month. It works on any package or custom quote. It starts 30 days after you add it and doesn't combine with other discounts. You get whichever is biggest. You can add or fix your birthday only in the first 30 days of your account. After that, call or text us to change it. Details
What are the FAA drone rules?
Commercial drone flights follow the FAA's Part 107 rules: up to 400 feet, the pilot keeps the drone in sight, approval near airports, and limits over crowds and moving cars. Here's the plain-English version of what's possible for your shoot.
Can I book a custom or adventure shoot?
Yes. Boat days, beach proposals, fishing trips, motorcycle rides, family reunions, you name it. Choose "Adventures & Custom," describe the idea, and we'll send a quote and deposit link.
For businesses and property managers
Hire a vetted drone pilot anywhere in the US.
Real estate, roofs, construction, events and storm damage. Every pilot in the Apex network is FAA certified, insured, ID-checked and background-checked.
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