FAA Part 107 Certified Pilot

What FAA Part 107 Certified Pilot does

The Wright Flyer is a sole proprietorship operated by B. Travis Wright under the FAA Part 107 Certified Pilot brand, based in Fraser, Colorado, and founded in 2018. The business delivers FAA Part 107 compliant aerial cinematography, photography, and documentation services for documentary and broadcast producers, historic preservation organizations, licensed real estate brokerages, infrastructure operators, insurance industry clients, and private landowners across Colorado's mountain counties, with availability extending to the Front Range and nationwide. Wright holds an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification, serves as a volunteer FAA Safety Team DronePro, and brings nearly two decades of aviation experience across multi-rotor, single-rotor, and fixed-wing aircraft, with thousands of compliant flights logged.

Operations are built around a diversified fleet of cinema-grade aerial imaging systems providing multi-aircraft redundancy, large-format image sensors, high-bit-depth recording pipelines using professional codecs such as Apple ProRes, and established industry partnerships for mission-specific payloads including LiDAR, thermal imaging, and Blue UAS-listed platforms. Post-production is supported by high-performance computing infrastructure for stitching and rendering large-scale aerial and 360-degree datasets, and the company maintains an archive of tens of thousands of aerial photographs and dozens of terabytes of cinematic footage documenting Colorado mountain landscapes, historic corridors, and seasonal conditions.

Revenue is generated through project-based fees for drone flight operations, licensing of previously captured aerial footage from the archive, FAA-aligned drone safety briefings and presentations, and pro bono search and rescue aerial reconnaissance offered as a public service to authorized agencies. Pricing is scoped per project based on airspace complexity, terrain, weather, night operations, travel, and deliverables rather than billed purely on flight time, with aviation liability coverage up to $25 million available per mission. Marketing relies on direct client engagement, the FAA Safety Team DronePro volunteer presence at regional airports and industry conferences, a broadcast-quality content portfolio, and referrals from documentary producers, preservation groups, and real estate professionals.

Name

FAA Part 107 Certified Pilot

Legal name

B. Travis Wright, MPS (Individual Proprietor)

Website

https://faapart107certifiedpilot.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Wright Flyer is a Colorado sole proprietorship operated by FAA Part 107 certified pilot B. Travis Wright, providing compliant aerial cinematography, photography, and documentation for documentary producers, historic preservation organizations, real estate brokerages, and infrastructure operators across Colorado's mountain counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerial Drone Services

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

SIC

Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerial Surveying & Crop Scouting (Imaging, Mapping, Stand Counts) (AFACAIAJ)

Keywords

• Aerial cinematography services
• Aerial photography services
• Drone documentation services
• FAA Part 107 operations
• Historic preservation aerial imaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Fraser, Colorado

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Drone Flight Operations Services: Project-based fees for FAA Part 107 compliant drone operations including cinematography, photography, infrastructure imaging, and historic preservation documentation. Pricing reflects airspace review, risk assessment, compliance documentation, and broadcast-quality deliverables rather than flight time alone.
2. Aerial Footage and Documentation Archive Licensing: Licensing of previously captured aerial imagery including documentary film and television production, historical publications, educational exhibits, land-management planning, and conservation storytelling. Terms vary based on project scope, distribution, and intended use.
3. Aerial Footage and Documentation Archive Licensing: Previously captured aerial photography and cinematic footage available for licensing in documentary, educational, and research projects. Imagery includes Colorado landscapes, historic corridors, and mountain environments documented across multiple seasons and conditions.
4. Drone Safety Briefings and Presentations: FAA Safety Team aligned education and presentations for organizations, schools, and groups on drone safety, compliance, and operational decision-making.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FAA Part 107 compliant aerial cinematography, photography, and documentation services delivered via cinema-grade multi-aircraft systems. Core deliverables include broadcast-quality aerial imagery for documentary, historic preservation, real estate, infrastructure, insurance, and 360-degree capture, with a separately licensed archive of previously captured Colorado mountain footage. Operations are scoped through airspace review, risk assessment, and compliance documentation before pricing.

Product overview

The Wright Flyer is a professional drone pilot services company operated by B. Travis Wright, offering FAA Part 107 certified aerial photography, cinematography, and documentation services. The core offering is branded as 'The Wright Flyer' and encompasses multiple service lines including Cinematography, Historic Preservation Aerial Documentation, Real Estate Services, Photography, Infrastructure Services, Insurance Industry Services, 360 Degree Video, Airspace & Restricted Operations, and an Aerial Footage & Documentation Archive for licensing. Additional services include Search & Rescue Support (provided as public service) and Drone Safety Briefings/Presentations. The operation maintains cinema-grade aerial imaging equipment, multi-aircraft redundancy, and high-performance computing infrastructure for 360-degree capture processing. All operations are conducted under 14 CFR Part 107 with documented compliance, conservative risk management, and aviation liability coverage up to $25 million.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cinematography Services Broadcast-quality aerial cinematography for documentary, broadcast, and public-interest productions, conducted under Part 107 with disciplined planning and regulatory compliance. Intended for documentary producers, broadcast networks, and media production teams.
• Historic Preservation Aerial Documentation Aerial documentation services for historic places and cultural landscapes, supporting preservation organizations, historians, land managers, and documentary teams in documenting and advocating for historic resources.
• Real Estate Services Aerial photography and video services for residential listings, mountain properties, commercial real estate, and development parcels, captured under insured commercial standards within FAA regulatory framework. Targets licensed real estate agents and brokerage firms.
• Photography Services Professional aerial still photography services capturing high-resolution imagery for commercial and documentation purposes.
• Infrastructure Services Infrastructure imaging and documentation services including progress documentation, site overviews, risk and condition reporting, and inspection support for construction and development projects.
• Insurance Industry Services Aerial documentation services tailored for insurance industry needs, supporting claims documentation, property assessment, and risk evaluation.
• 360 Degree Video Services Immersive 360-degree aerial video capture for virtual tours, documentation, and immersive media productions, processed using high-performance computing infrastructure.
• Airspace & Restricted Operations Specialized drone operations in complex airspace environments, including ground-based stabilized imaging alternatives when airspace restrictions apply, with a compliance-focused approach.
• Aerial Footage & Documentation Archive (Licensing) A licensed archive containing thousands of aerial photographs and cinematic drone clips documenting Colorado's mountain landscapes, historic corridors, and alpine environments. Selected imagery available for documentary and production licensing to producers, historians, publishers, and researchers.
• Search & Rescue Support FAA Part 107 compliant aerial reconnaissance and situational-awareness support for authorized search and rescue missions across Colorado mountain counties, provided as a public service at no cost to sheriff's offices and lead SAR agencies.
• Drone Safety Briefings and Presentations FAA Safety Team aligned education built around real-world examples, operational decision-making, and risk mitigation for schools, real estate professionals, public agencies, and community groups.
• Operational Consultation Consultation services covering airspace, land-manager coordination, feasibility assessments, sensitive location evaluations, site constraints, and GO/NO-GO decision-making for drone projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Aerial documentation helped drive successful preservation fundraisers and grant awards exceeding six figures
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mountain West UASminorOthersMember of Mountain West UAS organization providing connection to regional unmanned aircraft systems community and participation in monthly meetings.
• FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam)coreOthersVolunteer DronePro representative supporting FAA mission to strengthen safety culture across aviation community. Participates in quarterly DronePro webinars, FAA-facilitated events, and outreach programs. FAA provides equipment, materials, and training for outreach activities.
• Professional Photographers of AmericaminorOthersProfessional membership organization providing credential verification and professional standards framework.
• National Writers UnionminorOthersMembership in National Writers Union for freelance journalist and photographer representation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PrecisionHawk: Commercial drone services and analytics provider serving infrastructure, agriculture, and insurance. Comparable in offering Part 107-compliant aerial data acquisition to enterprise clients, though at significantly larger scale.
• DroneBase: US-based drone pilot marketplace connecting certified commercial pilots with clients for aerial imaging, mapping, and inspection. Closest direct peer in business model (per-project drone services) and target market (real estate, insurance, construction, media).
• AirVuz: Online community and marketplace for drone pilots to showcase and license aerial footage to media producers. Directly comparable to the Wright Flyer's archive licensing revenue stream and aerial cinematography offering.
• Deveron UAS: Public Canadian drone imaging services company providing aerial data to agriculture and infrastructure clients. Comparable in offering project-based, Part 107-equivalent compliant drone imaging services to enterprise customers.
• Measure (now part of Qualtrics/Azos AI): National drone services network providing enterprise aerial data capture across insurance, construction, and telecom. Direct peer in the project-based commercial drone services business model with similar client types.

Broad incumbents

• DJI: Global dominant drone manufacturer whose platforms (Inspire, Mavic, Matrice) are the workhorses used by the Wright Flyer and most Part 107 operators. Broad incumbent in the same UAS ecosystem with overlapping cinematography and inspection use cases.
• Parrot (senseFly): European drone manufacturer with significant presence in mapping, surveying, and inspection. Comparable as a hardware supplier to the Wright Flyer's sensor partnerships and a broad incumbent in commercial aerial imaging.
• Skydio: Leading US-based autonomous drone manufacturer serving commercial inspection, public safety, and cinematography. Comparable because Skydio's autonomy story directly competes with the Wright Flyer's manual, compliance-led flight operations in the same target verticals.

Emerging players

• DroneDeploy: Drone mapping and inspection platform for construction, real estate, and infrastructure. Comparable in target customer overlap (real estate, infrastructure imaging) and use of drone-derived aerial imagery as a service.
• Hangar (Auterion): Drone operations management and compliance platform for Part 107 operators. Adjacent peer providing the software layer that the Wright Flyer manages manually through FAASTeam processes, with overlap in serving professional commercial drone pilots.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@thewrightflyer
• Facebookfacebook.com/messages/t/grandcountydronepilot
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/faapart107certifiedpilot

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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