FAA Part 107 Certified  ·  Fully Insured  ·  Hampshire & Hardy Counties, WV

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Elevate Your Vision

Transform your projects with expert aerial support from our enterprise drone fleet. Precision intelligence for real estate, construction, land management, and emergency response.

Aerial Photography Mapping & Modeling Inspections Search & Rescue Fire Support
Commercial

Aerial Photography & Videography

Professional 4K video and high-resolution stills for real estate marketing, infrastructure documentation, and brand storytelling. Sharp imagery that showcases properties, captures project progress, and highlights details traditional photography can't reach.

Professional editing, color correction, and HDR processing in-house. Fast turnaround. Clear deliverables. No surprises.

Survey & Data

Mapping & 3D Modeling

Accurate 2D maps and 3D models using photogrammetry and laser scanning. Pre-construction surveys, progress monitoring, stockpile volume calculations, cut-and-fill analysis, and boundary verification.

GPS-referenced data that integrates with design software. Not guesswork from outdated satellite imagery.

Infrastructure

Inspections & Site Surveys

Visual access to roofs, facades, bridges, towers, and hard-to-reach structures — without scaffolding, lifts, or putting personnel at risk. High-resolution imagery and thermal data for maintenance planning, insurance claims, and compliance reporting.

Faster than traditional methods. Safer for your crew. More thorough than ground-level walkthroughs.

Animal Recovery

Deer, Game & Lost Pet Recovery

Thermal-equipped drones cover large areas quickly to locate wounded deer, lost pets, horses, and livestock in dense vegetation or low light. Systematic grid searches with GPS coordinates for recovery.

Aerial herd surveys for population counts, distribution maps, and land management data. Data-driven insights for managing your property with confidence.

Emergency Response Services

Search & Rescue  ·  Wildland Fire  ·  Disaster Assessment

Public Safety

Search & Rescue

Rapid large-area coverage with thermal and visual sensors. Real-time aerial views to locate missing persons in disaster areas, dense terrain, or low-visibility conditions including smoke, fog, and darkness.

Emergency supply delivery to stranded individuals in remote or hazardous areas. Real-time damage assessment during natural disasters.

Fire Support

Wildland & Structural Fire Support

Real-time fire perimeter mapping and hotspot detection. Thermal imaging identifies hot spots where fire may reignite, and locates people and animals in dangerous situations.

Spot fire detection where smoke reduces visibility — in steep slopes, canyons, and dense forests that are challenging for ground crews to access.

Services by Industry

Real Estate

  • Exterior Home Photos
  • Exterior Home Video Tour
  • Property Mapping
  • Interior 360° Virtual Tour*
  • Aerial Neighborhood Overviews
  • Roof & Chimney Inspections

Construction

  • 3D Modeling & Design
  • Inspections (roofs, facades, bridges)
  • Field Documentation
  • Stockpile & Volume Calculations
  • Site Planning & Layout Verification
  • Cut/Fill Analysis
  • Thermal Imaging
  • Safety & Compliance Monitoring

Other Specialties

  • Animal & Livestock Recovery
  • Herd Management
  • Crop Health Mapping (NDVI)
  • Forestry & Land Management
  • Event Photography & Videography
  • Utility Line Inspections*
  • Insurance Claim Documentation

Public Service

  • Search & Rescue (SAR)
  • Wildland Fire Mapping
  • Structure Fire Monitoring
  • Disaster Response & Assessment
  • Community Event Coverage
  • Missing Person Assistance
  • Flooding & Storm Damage Mapping

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Equipment
UAS Fleet

Enterprise mapping platforms, thermal inspection drones, and specialized FPV systems. All maintained to manufacturer standards, operated by FAA Part 107-certified pilots.

DJI Matrice 4E

High-speed surveying and mapping with multicamera system for orthophoto, oblique imaging, and long-range inspections.

DJI Matrice 30T

Rugged thermal and zoom platform for search and rescue, firefighting support, infrastructure inspections, and emergency response.

DJI Matrice 4TD

Thermal and multi-sensor platform with infrared camera, 48MP telephoto, and 1800m laser rangefinder. IP55-rated with 47-minute flight time and full-color night vision. Built for inspections, SAR, and emergency response.

DJI Avata 2

Immersive FPV drone for dynamic cinematic footage, tight-space navigation, and creative aerial content.

DJI Mini 5 Pro

Compact sub-250g drone for quick deployment, real estate photography, and light mapping work with extended flight time.

Pricing

Flexible pricing based on project scope. Starting at $100/hour including setup and breakdown. Most projects have a 2-hour minimum.

Real Estate Exterior Photos

$200–$300

Exterior stills, edited and delivered ready to use.

Add Video

+$100–$150

Flyover video added to any photography package.

Mapping + Boundary Overlay

$250+

Orthomosaic map with property boundary overlay. +$2.00/acre.

Hourly Rate

$100/hr

All other services. Custom quotes for larger or specialized projects.

Combine services for a discount. Additional costs may include travel, image processing, modeling, or specialized services. We accept cash, checks, Venmo (@designbuildlive), and Zelle. Emergency response work with local volunteer departments is provided at no charge as a public service.
The Team
Pilots & Partners

Jacob Kirk

FAA Part 107 Certificate: 4601105
  • Volunteer Firefighter — Capon Springs VFR
  • IFSAC Firefighter I
  • FEMA Incident Command System (ICS 100)
  • Search & Rescue; Aerial Search & Rescue
  • Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations
  • WV Division of Forestry — Basic Wildfire Suppression & Safety
  • Insured: $1,000,000 Liability; $5,000 Medical Expenses

Anne Kirk Photo

Photographer · Visual Artist · Graphic Designer · annekirkphoto.com

Advanced photo and video editing, color grading, and visual storytelling. Ground-based photography for clients who need comprehensive coverage beyond aerial work.

Design-Build-Live

Architectural Design · Site Modeling · New Home Construction · design-build-live.com

Our sister company transforms aerial survey data into architectural models, site plans, and design visualizations for land development and new construction projects.

Volunteer Partnerships

Hampshire County & Capon Springs VFR

Emergency Response Support

Sky Scout pilots volunteer with CSVFR to provide drone support during emergency operations. Working to establish a UAS Task Force for search and rescue, wildland and structural fire support, and disaster response under the Incident Command System.

WV Division of Forestry

Wildland Fire Support

Trained and certified pilots provide aerial reconnaissance, hotspot detection, and real-time fire behavior monitoring to supplement WVDOF resources during active wildland fire and prescribed burn operations.

Hampshire County, WV Hardy County, WV Travel available for select projects
Contact Us

Ready to get your project off the ground? Send us a message and we'll get back to you with a customized quote.

Address
PO Box 338, Capon Springs, WV 26823
Phone
Web
design-build-live.com
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