Drone services from Fullerton, CA · All of Southern California
Your site, seen clearly.
Drone inspection, thermal imaging, aerial data capture, and aerial video for the teams who build, manage, and market Southern California’s sites. Certified pilots, insured operations, and files your team can use.
- FAA Part 107 certified
- Commercially insured
- Level I thermographer
What we do
Seven services, one standard.
From roof inspections and thermal surveys to data capture and listing media, every job is planned around what you need at the end and delivered in formats your team already uses.
Photogrammetry Data Capture
Aerial imagery flown for photogrammetry to your specifications and delivered to your surveyor, engineer, or GIS team for processing.
- Certified thermographer
Thermal Inspection
Radiometric thermal imaging of roofs, solar arrays, and electrical and mechanical systems, led by a certified thermographer.
Aerial Inspection
Close-up visual inspection of roofs, structures, and infrastructure without lifts, scaffolding, or anyone on a ladder.
Volumetric Data Capture
Stockpile and yard imagery flown for volume calculations and delivered to the licensed land surveyor who prepares your volume report.
Multispectral Imaging
Calibrated multispectral imagery of crops, vineyards, turf, and habitat, captured for your agronomist or analysis platform.
Aerial Videography
Aerial footage and edited video for construction milestones, brand and commercial projects, and venues.
Real Estate Photo & Video
Aerial photos and video that show a property, its setting, and its neighborhood, delivered MLS-ready.
Not sure which service fits?
Describe the site and the problem you’re trying to solve. We’ll recommend an approach and quote it.
Describe your project
Who we work with
- Construction & Development
- Commercial Property
- Solar & Energy
- Agriculture & Vineyards
- Aggregates & Materials
- Insurance & Restoration
- Real Estate
- Media & Marketing
Why Horus
Flown by the book. Delivered with care.
Southern California has some of the busiest airspace in the country. Certification, authorization, insurance, and site safety are part of every job, not extras.
Part 107
FAA-certified remote pilots on every flight
Level I
Certified thermographer on thermal work
5 counties
Core Southern California coverage
Insured
Commercial liability coverage
Certified, authorized flights
Every flight is flown by an FAA-certified remote pilot under Part 107. When a site sits in controlled airspace, we request FAA authorization through LAANC or DroneZone before flight day.
Safety on your site
We check in on arrival, follow your site safety plan and PPE requirements, and plan every flight around people, equipment, and active work.
Insured operations
We carry commercial liability insurance. Certificates of insurance and a W-9 are available for vendor onboarding.
A specialist on thermal work
Thermal inspections are planned and interpreted by a Level I certified thermographer, not just a pilot with a thermal camera.
Mapping, done the legal way
In California, finished maps and volume reports are land surveying. We capture the data, and a licensed land surveyor produces and certifies those products.
Careful with your data
Deliverables arrive through secure links, and we never publish your project imagery without your permission.
How it works
From first call to final files.
Planning, FAA authorization, and site coordination happen before anyone arrives, so flight day is predictable.
Scope
Tell us the site, what you need, and when. We confirm deliverables and send a written quote.
Plan
We check airspace, request FAA authorization where needed, and coordinate access, safety requirements, and timing.
Fly
Certified pilots capture the imagery on site, working within your site’s safety rules.
Review
Everything is checked for quality and completeness, edited where needed, and organized.
Deliver
Files and reports arrive in standard formats through a secure download link.
Leadership
Meet the founders.
Horus Skyworks is led by its three co-founders, each an FAA-certified remote pilot. When a project needs more coverage or a tighter schedule, we bring in additional FAA-certified pilots.
Matthew Alayoubi
Co-founder · Chief Financial Officer
Leads finance at Horus Skyworks and flies as an FAA-certified remote pilot, with OSHA 30 training for active construction and industrial sites.
Nic Stafford
Co-founder · Chief Marketing Officer
Leads marketing at Horus Skyworks and flies as an FAA-certified remote pilot, with OSHA 30 training for active construction and industrial sites.
Ryan Morgan
Co-founder · Chief Technology Officer
Leads technology and our thermal inspection work. FAA-certified remote pilot and Level I certified thermographer.
FAQ
Common questions
Straight answers about airspace, deliverables, and what to expect.
Can you fly near airports?
Usually, yes. Much of Southern California sits in controlled airspace around LAX, John Wayne, Long Beach, Ontario, and dozens of smaller airports. We check every site in advance and request FAA authorization, usually through LAANC, before flight day. A few places, such as areas under temporary flight restrictions, need extra lead time or can’t be flown, and we’ll tell you up front.
Can you make orthomosaics, 3D models, or volume reports?
In California, turning aerial photos into maps tied to the earth’s surface, such as orthomosaics, elevation models, point clouds, contours, and volume calculations, is land surveying. It must be done by or under a licensed land surveyor. We plan and fly the capture and deliver organized data to your surveyor, and if you don’t have one, we can recommend one.
Who flies my project?
An FAA-certified remote pilot. Our founders fly and manage projects, and when a job needs more coverage or a tighter schedule, we bring in additional FAA-certified pilots.
Are you insured?
Yes. We carry commercial liability insurance, and we can send a certificate of insurance and a W-9 for vendor onboarding.
What happens if the weather doesn’t cooperate?
Wind, rain, and low clouds can ground a flight, and thermal work needs specific conditions to produce meaningful data. If conditions aren’t safe or won’t give you good results, we’ll reschedule with you.
How do we receive the files?
Through a secure download link, organized by date and site, in standard formats such as JPG, MP4, PDF, radiometric thermal images, and CSV or KML flight logs. Tell us what software your team uses and we’ll match it.
How much does a project cost?
Every project is quoted individually, based on the site, the deliverables, travel, and airspace. Send us the details and we’ll reply with questions or a written quote, typically within one business day.
Do you capture neighboring properties or people?
We plan each flight to capture your site, follow FAA rules on flying over people and moving vehicles, and avoid recording people in private settings.
Where we work
Southern California, and beyond.
Based in Fullerton, we serve Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties, and travel for larger projects across California.
Core service area
- Orange County
- Los Angeles County
- Riverside County
- San Bernardino County
- San Diego County
Regional projects
- Coachella Valley
- Central California
Cities we serve
- Orange County
- Fullerton, Anaheim, Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, and surrounding cities
- Los Angeles County
- Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena, Torrance, Santa Clarita, Lancaster, and surrounding cities
- Riverside County
- Riverside, Corona, Temecula, Murrieta, Palm Springs, Indio, and surrounding cities
- San Bernardino County
- San Bernardino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Victorville, Redlands, and surrounding cities
- San Diego County
- San Diego, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Escondido, Chula Vista, El Cajon, and surrounding cities
- Coachella Valley
- Palm Springs to Indio and the eastern desert
- Central California
- Bakersfield, the Central Valley, and the Central Coast
Not listed? Ask us. Travel is quoted with the job, and multi-day or recurring work can be scheduled to keep costs down.
Contact us
Have a site in mind?
Tell us about the site and what you need. We typically reply within one business day with questions or a written quote.
Based in
Fullerton, California
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