Challenging Airspace? No Problem!

We are professional pilots that work with FAA and local ATC facilities to legally access the airspace to give you the service you need.

Southern Maryland's Favorite Drone Experts

Drone Photography

Capture stunning aerial views.

From $150.

Drone Videography

Drone Photography

Tell your story from a new perspective.

From $200.

Drone Mapping

Drone Photography

Agricultural Survey

Use georectified imagery of your property.

From $200.

Agricultural Survey

Assess plant health with multispectral imaging.

From $225.

3D Modeling

Agricultural Survey

3D Modeling

Build interactive 3D pointcloud models of your structure.

From $300.

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Free estimates available.

Paladin Automation LLC

Leonardtown, MD

info@paladinautomation.com (703)278-3775

FAA Safety Team / DronePro

Paladin Automation LLC is a recognized leader in UAS safety and standardization. The FAAST Representative/DronePro program is designed for seasoned professionals like us to conduct outreach to budding drone pilots. We mentor new drone pilots and organizations, and provide a bridge to the FAA to make formal changes to policy. We are your local drone pilot source, and drone service provider.

We Are Professional Pilots

FAA Part 107 Certified

With thousands of hours in both manned and unmanned aircraft, we fly safely. Every time.

Insured

FAA Part 107 Certified

Your property is well-protected from unfortunate events.

Airspace Access

FAA Part 107 Certified

Airspace Access

We work with the FAA to legally fly in hard-to-reach places.

Standardized

FAA Safety Team / DronePro

Airspace Access

Years of aviation professionalism have honed our operations. You will get the same service, every time.

Automated Flight

FAA Safety Team / DronePro

We reduce the potential for human error by programming our aircraft to fly with machine precision. You get to preview every flight.

FAA Safety Team / DronePro

We are recognized professionals in UAS safety and standardization.

Airspace Challenges

FAA Limitations

Drone Limitations

The FAA and DoD have placed restrictions on commercial drones operating in many parts of Southern Maryland. We work with the FAA and local ATC facilities to lawfully and safely fly in these areas. It takes a few days to schedule a flight, but professional aviation services are worth the wait.

Drone Limitations

The world's leading commercial drone manufacturer puts geofencing restrictions into each drone's software, meaning that the drone will override the pilot's commands even if the pilot has the proper authorization. Our drones do not have this built-in limitation; we rely on professional planning and a system of checks-and-balances to lawful

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