We discuss what you need the footage to accomplish and which areas of the space are most important to feature. From that conversation we build a shot list before we ever arrive on site — no wasted time figuring it out in the room.

If a building sits within controlled airspace — and a significant number of commercial, industrial, and event properties in the greater Cleveland and Akron metro area do — FAA LAANC authorization is required before any drone operation, including interior flight. The FAA's airspace rules apply from the ground up, regardless of whether the drone ever goes outside. Ed Rich handles all required authorizations as standard practice on every job.

Before the first flight, we walk the space — assessing ceiling clearances, lighting conditions, doorway widths, sensitive equipment, and any areas requiring special care. NE Ohio Drone uses a dedicated compact 4K platform purpose-built for interior work, not a full-size outdoor drone forced into a tight space.

Flying indoors removes GPS — the positioning system that makes outdoor drone flight relatively forgiving. Indoor flight relies entirely on the pilot's skill and the drone's optical and infrared sensors for stability. It requires precision, patience, and experience. Every interior shoot is captured in 4K RAW, preserving full dynamic range regardless of lighting conditions — from dramatic event lighting to large industrial spaces with uneven illumination.

Footage is edited, color graded, and delivered as a finished product — typically within 24 hours of the shoot. No raw files to hand off, no additional production step needed on your end. Ed Rich handles the full post-production process in-house, the same way he does for every other client.