Custom Aerial Drone Services (CADS) is an FAA-approved unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)/drone photography company located in Boerne, Texas, near San Antonio.  CADS utilizes multiple high quality professional drones, UHD and FLIR cameras.  This includes a live-video feed-to-ground control station, reliable and precise waypoint programming, precise navigation and control, and obstacle avoidance.  This type of complete system, along with years of aerospace experience, enables CADS to provide each customer with individualized videos and images from unique perspectives and areas that are impossible for larger helicopters and fixed-wing airplanes to access, and for a fraction of the cost.

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CADS is capable of indoor and outdoor still photography and videography, using FAA-registered hexacopter electric propulsion UAVs.  High quality images are obtained using an independently-controlled 360 degree, 6-degree of freedom (6-DoF, 3-axis), 4k ultra-high definition camera with FLIR (thermal imaging & low-light) capability. Additional payload includes 1500 Lumen spot lights for low-light visibility or easy identification.  Retractable landing gear coupled with an independently-controlled camera ensure there is no visual obstruction from the UAV while capturing aerial images during flight.  Automated (autopilot) flight profiles are also available, enabling a single UAV pilot or two-member crew to fine tune the camera optics and angles for enhanced precision.  Real estate, agriculture, land and ranch management, commercial marketing, public outdoor events, wine harvesting, search and rescue, and work site and  structural inspection are just some of the  applications for CADS' UAVs.  CADS is also well-known for creating customized graphic overlays, which is especially desired in the real estate industry.