Certified Drone Pilot

Certified Drone Pilot

I Fly Drones is a full-service drone company. We have been providing professional aerial photography and videography since early 2017. Equipped with a Part 107 FAA certificate and a UAS Remote Pilot license, I Fly Drones is a member of several drone organizations to stay connected and informed on all drone laws and restrictions.

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High Quality Drones

High Quality Drones

Not all drones are the same. I Fly Drones has many high-end drones in our fleet giving clients the best possible results for every mission. Whether you need simple real estate drone services, 3D mapping of a building or space, or maybe infrared photography, I Fly Drones can provide the right tool for each client's specific needs.

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About Us

About Us

Lead Operator, Gary Gauldin, owned and operated an audio visual company for over 30 years during his career and produced thousands of live events; he also has shot and edited hundreds of videos before adding drones to his production toolbox in 2017. After selling his AV business, he has devoted all his efforts to providing top-notch drone services. I Fly Drones is the first full-time drone company in the Richmond area.

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Proud member since 2023

Proud member since 2023

I Fly Drones is glad to be a part of the Sky Eye Network; the largest professional drone network in the world.

Our Team

Meet the people who make awesome stuffs

Walham “Prak”

Walham “Prak”

Part 107 Licensed I Repair MD owner

The Repair Guy. Actually Prak is a Forensic Investigator when he is not being a dad or repairing the dozens of drones sent to him monthly. Prak has always been a tinker from his childhood, but found himself fixing his and his friends drones so often he decided to start his own business. Joining forces with  I fly Drone owner Gary in 2023 to create and host the Podcast Points of Interest on the I Fly Drones YouTube Channel.

Evan Edmonds

Evan Edmonds

Part 107 Licensed UAS Operator FPV

Evan Edmunds is our youngest Part 107 Certified pilot and maybe the best of us on the sticks. He flies FPV drones (hence the googles pictured)  which are more like stunt planes. His skills come in handy when flying threw tight spaces like inside a house of under a car. He is a great asset for the difficult shoots.

Gary Gauldin

Gary Gauldin

Part 107 Licensed UAS Operator Owner/Lead Pilot

Lead Operator, Gary Gauldin, owned and operated an audio visual company for over 30 years during his career and produced thousands of live events; he also has shot and edited hundreds of videos before adding drones to his production toolbox in 2017. After selling his AV business, he has devoted all his efforts to providing top-notch drone services. I Fly Drones is the first full-time drone company in the Richmond area.

Justin Phelps

Justin Phelps

Part 107 Licensed UAS Operator - Self Proclaimed "nerd"

Justin is a “tech guy”, loves all things technology, audio/visual, and has always had a passion for aviation.  Drones were a natural migration for him as they become more readily available to consumers over the years. The combination of all of these passions with his years of customer service and management, make operating a drone based business a natural fit.

Mission

Our Mission

I Fly Drones strives to capture breathtaking aerial photography and video footage for a variety of industries and purposes by elevating your vision with our high-quality drone services.

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