( Charlotte · Construction Progress )

The build, documented from day one.

Frame-registered drone captures on a monthly or bi-weekly schedule, so a year of construction stacks into one clean timeline. Progress photography, pre-sale marketing, and investor-update reels for Charlotte developers and GCs. Back in 48 hours.

  • FAA Part 107 certified
  • $1M liability insured
  • Charlotte, NC · Founded 2025
  • 24-hour delivery
  • Team of 4 pilots + creatives
( What a capture schedule ships )

Five things every progress engagement delivers.

( 01 )

Frame-registered progress captures

Same altitude, same heading, same composition every visit. The site grows in the frame while the horizon and skyline stay fixed, turning a year of work into one clean before-and-after. Full method in our construction progress aerials playbook.

( 02 )

Monthly or bi-weekly cadence

A recurring capture schedule on retainer, monthly for slower verticals and bi-weekly through active framing and finish.

( 03 )

Investor-update reels

Tight 90-second quarterly cuts your LP deck presents around, not a voice-over video anyone would skip. Registered frames edit into a clean time-lapse.

( 04 )

Pre-sale marketing aerials

Site overviews and context shots for off-plan sales, delivered in formats that slot straight into sales microsites, leasing pages, and broker decks.

( 05 )

48-hour delivery

Every capture back in a branded gallery within 48 hours: full-resolution stills and video, per-format exports, ready for the next update cycle.

( Recent progress work )

Charlotte sites, captured on schedule.

Registered progress aerials from recent Charlotte development projects at 901 Harvard Pl and 821 Ambassador St. Same frame, tracked across the build.

Recent · 901 Harvard Pl + 821 Ambassador St · frame-registered captures

( Two jobs, one flight plan )

Marketing wants momentum. Reporting wants the record.

A construction project has two media problems most developers conflate. Off-plan sales need proof the site is moving. LP updates need the registered record. Same visit, two edits.

Marketing captureReporting + LP capture
Cadence Per milestoneMonthly or bi-weekly
Frame registration IncludedIncluded
Pre-sale + leasing aerials IncludedNot included
Investor / LP update reel Not includedIncluded
Before / after time-lapse Final phaseIncluded
Delivery 48 hours48 hours

Most engagements run both. Retainer-priced by cadence and duration, scope-quoted from $900.

( Reviews )

Named clients. Real quotes.

5.0
Rated 5.0 stars from 11 reviews on Google

My session with One Shot Drone Tours by Marshal was a complete success. Marshal was able to do a beautiful drone tour of the inside of my business, and take professional photos of the space for the website. The services were professional, the turnaround was super quick for receiving the content, and we're excited to work with One Shot Drone Tours again in the near future.

Britt W. · Business owner · Charlotte

Had the opportunity to work with Marshal through my place of work (The Independent Picture House). He was extremely flexible, creative, and open to our ideas while focused on the project needs and deliverables. Super grateful for his time, talent, and patience and look forward to working with him again!

Claire Lechtenberg · Independent Picture House · Charlotte

My drone footage was amazing! And my listing was set apart from the others. It was creative, clear, and crisp. The drone even flew out the window into the back yard! I highly recommend One Shot Drone Tours!

Colleen Pirozzi · Listing Agent · Chapel Hill

Marshal and his team are an absolute pleasure to work with! We cannot wait to share the amazing drone video and aerial shots they captured for us to help with location and engagement on our social media platforms.

Danielle Duchaine · Non-profit · Charlotte

I was extremely pleased with the outcome of the video tour on this listing. The quality surpassed our expectations. I used the video in marketing the home, providing a perspective that was fresh and edgy. The skill Marshal has in navigating the drone and editing the video is amazing and worth it. I highly recommend One Shot Drone Tours.

Kate Mazza · Realtor · Cary

Great experience from start to finish with Marshal! Professional and thorough, I would highly recommend his services!

Marc Bastos · Realtor · Charlotte

As a Realtor, working with One Shot Drone Tours has transformed how I showcase my listings. Marshal's drone tour videos always impress my seller clients and offer potential buyers the opportunity to tour the home before stepping foot in the door. His drone tours give buyers a feel for the layout of a home in a way listing photos can't. Every video is thoughtfully edited, with smooth transitions and great pacing. Marshal is professional, punctual, and collaborative. If you're in real estate and looking to elevate the marketing of your listings, reach out to One Shot Drone Tours. This is high-end visual marketing at its finest.

Michael Booe · Realtor · Charlotte

The team is awesome to work with. I've partnered on multiple jobs with Marshal and the team and they are all professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. The style and quality of work they deliver is beyond anything I've seen here in Charlotte, a real asset to their clients.

Silver Monkey Images · Creative partner · Charlotte

Highly recommend One Shot Drone Tours! I needed new exterior shots and an updated drone video after my sellers vacated the home. Marshal and Alexander were both professional, responsive, and pleasant to work with. Their attention to detail and quality of work truly stood out from the others. They were punctual, efficient, and took their time. The exterior photos and drone footage turned out amazing and showed the property beautifully.

Trinh Forstner · Realtor · Charlotte

My session with One Shot Drone Tours by Marshal was a complete success. Marshal was able to do a beautiful drone tour of the inside of my business, and take professional photos of the space for the website. The services were professional, the turnaround was super quick for receiving the content, and we're excited to work with One Shot Drone Tours again in the near future.

Britt W. · Business owner · Charlotte

Had the opportunity to work with Marshal through my place of work (The Independent Picture House). He was extremely flexible, creative, and open to our ideas while focused on the project needs and deliverables. Super grateful for his time, talent, and patience and look forward to working with him again!

Claire Lechtenberg · Independent Picture House · Charlotte

My drone footage was amazing! And my listing was set apart from the others. It was creative, clear, and crisp. The drone even flew out the window into the back yard! I highly recommend One Shot Drone Tours!

Colleen Pirozzi · Listing Agent · Chapel Hill

Marshal and his team are an absolute pleasure to work with! We cannot wait to share the amazing drone video and aerial shots they captured for us to help with location and engagement on our social media platforms.

Danielle Duchaine · Non-profit · Charlotte

I was extremely pleased with the outcome of the video tour on this listing. The quality surpassed our expectations. I used the video in marketing the home, providing a perspective that was fresh and edgy. The skill Marshal has in navigating the drone and editing the video is amazing and worth it. I highly recommend One Shot Drone Tours.

Kate Mazza · Realtor · Cary

Great experience from start to finish with Marshal! Professional and thorough, I would highly recommend his services!

Marc Bastos · Realtor · Charlotte

As a Realtor, working with One Shot Drone Tours has transformed how I showcase my listings. Marshal's drone tour videos always impress my seller clients and offer potential buyers the opportunity to tour the home before stepping foot in the door. His drone tours give buyers a feel for the layout of a home in a way listing photos can't. Every video is thoughtfully edited, with smooth transitions and great pacing. Marshal is professional, punctual, and collaborative. If you're in real estate and looking to elevate the marketing of your listings, reach out to One Shot Drone Tours. This is high-end visual marketing at its finest.

Michael Booe · Realtor · Charlotte

The team is awesome to work with. I've partnered on multiple jobs with Marshal and the team and they are all professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. The style and quality of work they deliver is beyond anything I've seen here in Charlotte, a real asset to their clients.

Silver Monkey Images · Creative partner · Charlotte

Highly recommend One Shot Drone Tours! I needed new exterior shots and an updated drone video after my sellers vacated the home. Marshal and Alexander were both professional, responsive, and pleasant to work with. Their attention to detail and quality of work truly stood out from the others. They were punctual, efficient, and took their time. The exterior photos and drone footage turned out amazing and showed the property beautifully.

Trinh Forstner · Realtor · Charlotte

Great experience from start to finish with Marshal! Professional and thorough, I would highly recommend his services!

Marc Bastos · Realtor · Charlotte

As a Realtor, working with One Shot Drone Tours has transformed how I showcase my listings. Marshal's drone tour videos always impress my seller clients and offer potential buyers the opportunity to tour the home before stepping foot in the door. His drone tours give buyers a feel for the layout of a home in a way listing photos can't. Every video is thoughtfully edited, with smooth transitions and great pacing. Marshal is professional, punctual, and collaborative. If you're in real estate and looking to elevate the marketing of your listings, reach out to One Shot Drone Tours. This is high-end visual marketing at its finest.

Michael Booe · Realtor · Charlotte

The team is awesome to work with. I've partnered on multiple jobs with Marshal and the team and they are all professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. The style and quality of work they deliver is beyond anything I've seen here in Charlotte, a real asset to their clients.

Silver Monkey Images · Creative partner · Charlotte

Highly recommend One Shot Drone Tours! I needed new exterior shots and an updated drone video after my sellers vacated the home. Marshal and Alexander were both professional, responsive, and pleasant to work with. Their attention to detail and quality of work truly stood out from the others. They were punctual, efficient, and took their time. The exterior photos and drone footage turned out amazing and showed the property beautifully.

Trinh Forstner · Realtor · Charlotte

My session with One Shot Drone Tours by Marshal was a complete success. Marshal was able to do a beautiful drone tour of the inside of my business, and take professional photos of the space for the website. The services were professional, the turnaround was super quick for receiving the content, and we're excited to work with One Shot Drone Tours again in the near future.

Britt W. · Business owner · Charlotte

Had the opportunity to work with Marshal through my place of work (The Independent Picture House). He was extremely flexible, creative, and open to our ideas while focused on the project needs and deliverables. Super grateful for his time, talent, and patience and look forward to working with him again!

Claire Lechtenberg · Independent Picture House · Charlotte

My drone footage was amazing! And my listing was set apart from the others. It was creative, clear, and crisp. The drone even flew out the window into the back yard! I highly recommend One Shot Drone Tours!

Colleen Pirozzi · Listing Agent · Chapel Hill

Marshal and his team are an absolute pleasure to work with! We cannot wait to share the amazing drone video and aerial shots they captured for us to help with location and engagement on our social media platforms.

Danielle Duchaine · Non-profit · Charlotte

I was extremely pleased with the outcome of the video tour on this listing. The quality surpassed our expectations. I used the video in marketing the home, providing a perspective that was fresh and edgy. The skill Marshal has in navigating the drone and editing the video is amazing and worth it. I highly recommend One Shot Drone Tours.

Kate Mazza · Realtor · Cary

Great experience from start to finish with Marshal! Professional and thorough, I would highly recommend his services!

Marc Bastos · Realtor · Charlotte

As a Realtor, working with One Shot Drone Tours has transformed how I showcase my listings. Marshal's drone tour videos always impress my seller clients and offer potential buyers the opportunity to tour the home before stepping foot in the door. His drone tours give buyers a feel for the layout of a home in a way listing photos can't. Every video is thoughtfully edited, with smooth transitions and great pacing. Marshal is professional, punctual, and collaborative. If you're in real estate and looking to elevate the marketing of your listings, reach out to One Shot Drone Tours. This is high-end visual marketing at its finest.

Michael Booe · Realtor · Charlotte

The team is awesome to work with. I've partnered on multiple jobs with Marshal and the team and they are all professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. The style and quality of work they deliver is beyond anything I've seen here in Charlotte, a real asset to their clients.

Silver Monkey Images · Creative partner · Charlotte

Highly recommend One Shot Drone Tours! I needed new exterior shots and an updated drone video after my sellers vacated the home. Marshal and Alexander were both professional, responsive, and pleasant to work with. Their attention to detail and quality of work truly stood out from the others. They were punctual, efficient, and took their time. The exterior photos and drone footage turned out amazing and showed the property beautifully.

Trinh Forstner · Realtor · Charlotte

My session with One Shot Drone Tours by Marshal was a complete success. Marshal was able to do a beautiful drone tour of the inside of my business, and take professional photos of the space for the website. The services were professional, the turnaround was super quick for receiving the content, and we're excited to work with One Shot Drone Tours again in the near future.

Britt W. · Business owner · Charlotte

Had the opportunity to work with Marshal through my place of work (The Independent Picture House). He was extremely flexible, creative, and open to our ideas while focused on the project needs and deliverables. Super grateful for his time, talent, and patience and look forward to working with him again!

Claire Lechtenberg · Independent Picture House · Charlotte

My drone footage was amazing! And my listing was set apart from the others. It was creative, clear, and crisp. The drone even flew out the window into the back yard! I highly recommend One Shot Drone Tours!

Colleen Pirozzi · Listing Agent · Chapel Hill

Marshal and his team are an absolute pleasure to work with! We cannot wait to share the amazing drone video and aerial shots they captured for us to help with location and engagement on our social media platforms.

Danielle Duchaine · Non-profit · Charlotte

I was extremely pleased with the outcome of the video tour on this listing. The quality surpassed our expectations. I used the video in marketing the home, providing a perspective that was fresh and edgy. The skill Marshal has in navigating the drone and editing the video is amazing and worth it. I highly recommend One Shot Drone Tours.

Kate Mazza · Realtor · Cary
( FAQ · Construction )

What developers ask about progress capture.

What does construction progress drone photography cost in Charlotte?

Progress work runs on a retainer, priced by cadence and project duration, which is why the per-visit rate lands well below a one-off aerial shoot. Commercial and development capture is scope-quoted from $900. Send the project timeline and cadence you need and we'll size it. Founding development clients get capture-schedule pricing reserved for volume partners. Overview on /commercial.

How often do you capture, monthly or bi-weekly?

Both, matched to the build. Monthly is right for slower verticals and long site-work phases. Bi-weekly makes sense through active framing and finish when the site changes fast and pre-sale marketing needs fresh footage. We set the cadence at the start and lock the flight plan so every visit registers against the first.

What is frame registration and why does it matter?

Frame registration is shooting the exact same frame every visit: same GPS position, altitude, heading, focal length, and composition. Done right, the site grows in the frame while everything around it stays fixed, and twelve monthly captures stack into a twelve-second time-lapse. Skip it and you get a library of aerials that look fine alone but refuse to assemble into a story. Full breakdown in the progress aerials playbook.

What do investor-update reels look like?

A 90-second quarterly cut built for LP updates: the registered time-lapse of progress plus current-state aerials, tight and unannotated so your deck narrates around it. Delivered in the formats that drop straight into a slide or a data-room link.

How fast is delivery?

48 hours on progress captures. Stills and video land in a branded gallery with full-resolution masters and per-format exports, individually downloadable, fast enough to keep a monthly or bi-weekly update cycle on schedule.

Do you shoot both photo and video on site?

Yes. Construction drone videography and progress photography come off the same visit: gimbal aerial video for the reels and registered HDR stills for the marketing and reporting sets. One flight plan, one delivery, both formats. Broader development work lives on /commercial#developments.

( Breaking ground in 2026? )

Send the timeline. We'll build the schedule.

Construction progress capture on a monthly or bi-weekly retainer, scope-quoted from $900, delivered in 48 hours. Founding development clients get volume-partner pricing.

Updated July 2026 · Cadence and pricing reviewed each project.