FAA Part 107 Certified · Professional Grade
Aerial
Documentation
Services
Professional. Compliant. Mission-Ready.
This is not hobbyist drone footage. DCAS operates at a commercial, governmental, and aviation-grade level — with FAA Part 107 certification, a multi-platform professional fleet, and the situational awareness of a 20-year aviation professional. NDAA-compliant equipment is available for government operations by special arrangement.
NDAA-Compliant Operations Available
Government missions requiring NDAA Section 848 compliant equipment can be accommodated by special arrangement. Contact us with your mission specifics.
FAA Part 107 · Certified Remote Pilot
What We Offer
Documentation Services
From infrastructure surveys to crash site recovery, DCAS brings aviation-grade professionalism to every aerial engagement.
Primary Service
Visual Surveys &
Site Documentation
Comprehensive aerial visual documentation for infrastructure stakeholders, government agencies, engineering firms, and construction operations. Surveys can be certified by a state-licensed Professional Land Surveyor.
- PLS-grade survey support — centimeter-level RTK accuracy; PLS certification available through industry partner coordination
- Progressive site inspections — documentation across construction phases
- Airport infrastructure surveys — runways, taxiways, approach zones
- Environmental documentation — stormwater runoff studies, site conditions
- Multimedia capture — advertising, marketing, project showcasing
Agencies & Stakeholders Served
FAAFederal Aviation Administration
DOTDept. of Transportation
NTSBNat'l Transportation Safety Board
AirportAirport Authorities
Eng.Engineering Firms
DODMilitary Installations
Const.Construction Companies
Env.Environmental Agencies
NDAA Section 848 compliant equipment is currently only required for projects tied to government funding or institutions. For general commercial and professional work, advanced DJI drones remain fully authorized for inspection and documentation use through 2029, with the possibility of further legislative extension. DCAS's professional-grade DJI fleet meets that standard — and NDAA-compliant equipment can be sourced through an industry partner when a project specifically requires it.
Crash Site Recovery & Documentation
When an aircraft incident occurs, DCAS provides rapid aerial documentation support for recovery teams, investigators, insurers, and owner/operators. USAF trained and certified in crash recovery operations — not just a camera operator, but a professional with deep aviation systems knowledge.
- NTSB investigation documentation support
- Owner/operator incident documentation
- On-site incident command coordination
- Emergency responder aerial support
- Insurance adjuster evidence capture
- Sequenced progressive documentation
Infrared & Thermal Surveys
The DJI Matrice 4T delivers advanced radiometric thermal imaging with multiple color palettes and the ability to measure actual temperatures at the source — ideal for heat detection, inspection operations, and emergency response.
- Commercial & institutional heat leak detection
- Refrigeration system leak identification
- Search & rescue thermal support
- Structure fire aerial support
- 640×512 radiometric thermal · temperature at source
- Simultaneous visible + thermal capture
See the Work
Watch DCAS in Action
Original footage captured by Don Jones, the same operator who will be on your job site.
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The Fleet
Professional-Grade Equipment
A purpose-built multi-platform fleet — each selected for a specific mission type, from cinematic documentation to precision survey, thermal inspection, and confined-space operations.
Visual & Cinematic Platform
DJI Air 3S
DCAS's general-purpose visual and cinematic platform — delivering exceptional 4K HD footage and high-resolution stills for commercial documentation, advertising, and non-governmental applications.
Camera Systems
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Wide Angle Camera50 MP · Electronic Shutter · 1× – 2.9× Zoom · 4K HD Video
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Telephoto Zoom Camera48 MP · Electronic Shutter · 3× – 9× Zoom · 4K HD Video
Survey & Mapping Platform
DJI Matrice 4E
DCAS's dedicated photogrammetry and mapping platform. The mechanical shutter eliminates rolling-shutter distortion, making it purpose-built for ortho-mosaics, 3D mapping, and precision aerial surveys.
Key Capabilities
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Photogrammetry CameraMechanical Shutter · 4K HD Video · Optimized for Ortho-Mosaics & 3D Mapping
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Integrated RTK ModuleCentimeter-Level Positioning · Compatible with DJI D-RTK 3 Ground Station
Thermal & Inspection Platform
DJI Matrice 4T
Advanced radiometric thermal imaging with multiple color palettes and the ability to measure actual temperatures at the source. Ideal for thermal inspections, heat detection, and search and rescue operations.
Sensor Suite
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Thermal CameraRadiometric · 640×512 Resolution · Multiple Color Palettes · Temperature Measurement at Source
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Visual Camera48 MP · 4K HD Video · Simultaneous Visible + Thermal Capture
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Integrated RTK ModuleCentimeter-Level Positioning · Compatible with DJI D-RTK 3 Ground Station
Confined Space Platform
DJI Avata 360
A compact FPV platform designed to enter dangerous, confined spaces that larger drones cannot access — including aircraft fuselage interiors and tight wreckage environments. Purpose-built for crash site documentation inside confined crash areas.
Mission Profile
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Confined Space EntryAircraft Fuselage Interiors · Wreckage Documentation · Tight Structural Spaces
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FPV NavigationManeuverable in Close-Quarters Environments Inaccessible to Larger Platforms
Ground Control Station · Not a Drone
DJI D-RTK 3
The DJI D-RTK 3 Multifunction Ground Control Station provides centimeter-level positioning accuracy when paired with the RTK-capable Matrice 4E and Matrice 4T. This precision supports PLS-grade land survey accuracy — with PLS certification available through industry partner coordination and collaboration.
Capabilities
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RTK AccuracyCentimeter-Level Horizontal & Vertical Positioning
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Survey IntegrationPLS-Grade Land Survey Accuracy · Certification via Industry Partner
LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) coordination and NDAA-compliant drone coordination are both available upon request.
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Tell Us About
Your Mission.
FAA Part 107 certified. Multi-platform professional fleet. Available nationwide for rapid response aerial documentation.
Contact Don JonesPhone / WhatsApp / Signal(469) 719-1313
Emaildon@dcaero.com
AvailabilityNationwide · Rapid Response
