Desert Drones LLC provides FAA Part 107 certified commercial drone services across New Mexico — Albuquerque metro, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, and statewide. $2 million in liability insurance, free estimates, and experienced pilots who know New Mexico airspace and Permian Basin operations.
✅ Southwest-Based | ✈ FAA Part 107 Certified | 🛡 $2M Liability Insurance | 🏆 3x Reader’s Choice Winner | 📋 Free Estimates
New Mexico presents unique drone operating considerations. Albuquerque sits under Class C airspace at Albuquerque International Sunport — with Balloon Fiesta TFR coordination required annually. White Sands Missile Range creates significant restricted airspace in the south. Our pilots navigate New Mexico’s vast BLM public lands, Permian Basin energy corridor, and the state’s 33 counties with FAA compliance and local knowledge.
Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Roswell, Farmington, Carlsbad, and beyond. One drone vendor for all 33 New Mexico counties — from the Permian Basin to the Four Corners.
Albuquerque Sunport Class C airspace, Balloon Fiesta TFRs, Kirtland AFB, and White Sands restricted zones require experienced pilots. We operate with full FAA compliance across New Mexico.
New Mexico BLM land permits, state park regulations, and privacy laws govern commercial drone operations. Our pilots understand all applicable state and federal requirements.
Albuquerque construction documentation, Permian Basin oil and gas inspection, Santa Fe luxury real estate, and film production aerial support — professional results on deadline statewide.
New Mexico’s commercial drone market spans Albuquerque’s growing tech corridor, the Permian Basin oil and gas sector along the southeastern border, and Santa Fe’s luxury real estate and hospitality market. The state’s expanding solar energy installations require regular thermal inspection. New Mexico’s film industry — one of the most active in the US — generates consistent aerial cinematography demand.
Stunning aerial stills and cinematic video across Texas — landscapes, skylines, and commercial projects captured from above. Delivered fast.
Aerial photos and video that make listings stand out. We serve realtors and developers across Texas’s most active markets.
Weekly or monthly aerial documentation for GCs, subcontractors, and project owners across Texas. Orthomosaic maps, milestone photos, and more.
FLIR thermal imaging to detect roof leaks, failing solar panels, hot spots, and electrical faults — fast and non-invasive.
Find hotspots and panel faults across residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar arrays. Thermal FLIR drone inspections delivered with actionable reports.
Safe, fast roof inspections without ladders or scaffolding. Detailed aerial imagery for insurance claims, contractors, and property managers.
Cinematic FPV drone footage that puts viewers inside the shot — perfect for events, venues, construction reveals, and marketing videos.
Site surveys, equipment inspection photography, and facility documentation for industrial and mining operations across Texas.
The Permian Basin — centered on Midland and Odessa — is the highest-value commercial drone market in West Texas. Site surveys, equipment inspection, pipeline corridor documentation, and facility progress photos for operators, contractors, and midstream companies.
DFW is one of the most active construction markets in the US. New communities in Frisco, McKinney, Prosper, and Celina; commercial developments along US-75 and I-35; industrial parks near DFW airport — all have regular aerial monitoring needs.
Texas real estate markets are among the most competitive in the country. Aerial photography helps listings stand out from DFW’s luxury market to El Paso’s growing residential sector. We serve agents, developers, and builders statewide.
Texas leads the US in wind energy and is rapidly expanding solar. Thermal FLIR drone inspections for solar arrays in West Texas and the Panhandle detect hotspots and panel faults efficiently across large utility-scale installations.
Texas hosts world-class events — from State Fair of Texas and AT&T Stadium events to El Paso’s border culture festivals. We provide compliant aerial coverage for large-scale events across the state.
A sample of our aerial work — real estate, construction, mapping, events, and more.
New Mexico pricing is competitive with national commercial rates. Albuquerque and Santa Fe projects are quoted at standard rates. Remote locations (Roswell, Hobbs, Carlsbad, Las Cruces) may include travel consideration. Every quote is customized.
| Service | Typical Range | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial Photography | $300–$550 | 10–20 edited aerial stills, same-day delivery available |
| Real Estate Package | $200–$450 | Aerial photos + 60–90 sec video edit |
| Construction Progress Visit | $350–$700 | Orthomosaic map + progress photos |
| FPV Videography | $800–$1,500 | Cinematic FPV edit, color graded |
| Full Video Production | $800–$1,800 | Edited cinematic video with music |
| Thermal / FLIR Inspection | $450–$1,100 | Thermal report + annotated images |
Pricing varies by project size, location, and deliverables. Contact us for a free custom quote — we typically respond within 2 hours during business days.
Desert Drones covers all of New Mexico — Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Roswell, Farmington, Carlsbad, and beyond. One vendor, consistent standards, statewide.
Desert Drones is your FAA-certified commercial drone team for New Mexico. $2M insured, statewide coverage — from Albuquerque to Las Cruces, Santa Fe to Carlsbad. We typically respond within 2 hours.
