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Blue Lid Aerial Photography & Videography

With over 80 years of combined expertise in marketing, television production, and professional engineering, we’re the trusted choice for premium drone photography and videography.

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About Us

Elevate Your Vision with Premier Aerial Imagery

Immediately witness the remarkable impact our drone photography and videography have on your marketing campaigns. Importantly, your satisfaction is paramount. So, should any concerns arise, we promise swift resolutions to ensure your content shines.

Why Choose Us

Sky-High Standards, Unwavering Professionalism

Certified & Protected

First, trust in experts backed by FAA Part 107 Commercial Remote Pilot certification. Moreover, for your peace of mind, we also maintain robust insurance coverage, ensuring every flight is as secure as it is spectacular.

Accolades in Altitude

Our award-winning pedigree ensures your content is not only relevant but leaves a lasting impression. Thus, partner with us for your next project and experience the difference.

Decades of Distinction

Indeed, boasting 35 years in B2C/B2B marketing, 40 years in TV production, and a solid decade in civil engineering, we elevate your aerial visuals and photogrammetry to unparalleled heights.

Customer Care

Above all, your satisfaction is our top priority. Before taking flight, we deeply understand your requirements. With that, we meticulously document every project detail, and ensure a collaborative journey from start to finish.

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Discover Limitless Horizons

Engage with our globally-seasoned team. Over the years, they’ve journeyed across the world, enriching their professional trajectories. So, reach out to uncover the myriad of experiences that inform our craft and elevate your project’s outcome. Dive deeper into our team’s stories.
FEATURED TECHNOLOGY

It’s clear, the latest DJI aircraft is a real ‘beast’ with unmatched camera capabilities in its class. For example, the Mavic 3 is unrivaled with a Hasselblad 20MP camera boasting a 4/3 CMOS sensor providing  crisp images and video. Panoramic photos up to 180MB files size provide the ultimate sharpness and detail for print and web.

Photo / Video Resolution

H.264/H.265, bitrate 200Mbps
5.1K: 5120 × 2700 @ 24/25/30/48/50 fps
DCI 4K: 4096 × 2160 @ 24/25/30/48/50/60/120 fps
4K: 3840×2160@24/25/30/48/50/60/120 fps
FHD: 1920 × 1080p @ 24/25/30/48/50/60/120*/200 fps

Hasselblad Camera

- Sensor: 4/3 CMOS
- Effective pixels: 20 MP
- Lens FOV: 84°
- Format Equivalent: 24 mm
- Aperture: f/2.8 to f/11
- Focus: 1 m to ∞ (with autofocus)

- ISO Range
Video: 100-6400
Still Image: 100-6400

AERIAL Work

Project Highlights

To begin, every project is uniquely tailored to you. We diligently scout locations—virtually or on-site—before any flight. Next, trust in us to navigate airspace authorizations. Finally, we secure any needed waivers, ensuring punctual and seamless project completion.

Roads & Bridges

Downtown Rochester | New York

Infrastructure

With expertise in professional engineering and extensive TV production experience, Blue Lid can deliver impactful aerial imagery facilitating new business efforts

Retail, Office & Medical

Upstate New York

Commercial
Real Estate

Our marketing knowledge in real estate provides the foundation for impactful aerial photos and videos for shopping plazas, office buildings or retail brands alike

Construction

Upstate New York

Construction

Extensive knowledge in construction and related industries enable us to provide not only impactful photos and videos for marketing but hidden value in what photogrammetry can deliver

Towns & Villages

Across New York

Municipalities

Let us promote your upstate NY town, village or city. We are able to find aesthetics in commercial, industrial, and recreational features your locale has to offer. Call us!

Recreation

Finger Lakes | New York

Recreation & Events

Whether you want to feature your boat, or other outdoor activities, we are no stranger to boating, family fun or other recreation including competitive activities and events

Photogrammetry

2D | 3D Modeling

2D |3D Modeling

Calculate stockpiles (dirt, gravel, concrete) including volumes (cubic yards), cut and fill for preconstruction along with slope, area, distance, and counts for estimating
Our Gallery

Blue Lid's Cinematic Clips

Empowered by the latest DJI aircraft boasting the class-leading image sensor, our visuals rival Hollywood standards. Its lightweight design (under 2 lbs.) and unmatched versatility mean we’re equipped to bring any photographic vision to life.

Our Team

Where Experience Takes Flight

Indeed, mastering drone flight is only the tip of the iceberg. For instance, spotlighting your business demands a blend of talents and expertise. Therefore, lean on our deep reservoir of knowledge, proficiency, and unparalleled ability to collaborate seamlessly with you.

Paul

Aerial Imagery Specialist
FAA Certified Pilot
Marketing Entrepreneur

Steven

Broadcast TV Executive
Video Producer/Director
Video Editor

Robert

Aerial Photographer
FAA Certified Pilot
Civil Engineer PE

Anne

Office Manager
Customer Care Expert
Customer Billing
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Our Clients Say:

LET'S FLY

We Hope You Start Your Next Awesome Aerial Project With Us Soon.

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