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Unmatched access to flight restricted zones in DC. Beautifully shot, professionally produced & edited high quality content.
Get a Free EstimateWe are MAD about professional photography & videography — specialists in flight restricted zones and experts at aerial drone services. If you need high quality media shot in DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania or Virginia, Mid-Atlantic Drones will find the best solution for you.
Unmatched clearances and experience flying legally in DC's most restricted airspace.
Learn more →Award-winning aerial cinematography trusted by broadcasters and production companies.
Learn more →Progress documentation, site mapping, and volumetric surveys for construction projects.
Learn more →Stunning aerial photography and video that makes listings stand out in competitive markets.
Learn more →Licensed and equipped for waivered night operations — dramatic low-light cinematography.
Learn more →Full-service aerial and ground-level photography and video production for any use case.
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Co-Founder
Private Pilot
Commercial Drone Pilot
With over 40 years in video production and cinematography, Luisa has built a career at the intersection of craft and technology. She speaks regularly at conferences on topics ranging from AI-driven workflows and video editing to compositing and web design, and her training titles on LinkedIn Learning have helped thousands of professionals master the modern creative toolkit.
A potpourri of passions and pastimes: Luisa is also a classical violinist, a certified Private Pilot, and a Commercial UAV Pilot — bringing an aerial perspective to everything she teaches. 🎻 ✈️
Co-FoundeR
Private Pilot
Commercial Drone Pilot
Mike's background as an Emmy Award-winning TV and video producer brings a unique approach to aerial imaging projects. His keen eye for shot composition and dynamic movement gives each shot a winning touch, and methodical planning ensures every mission achieves its objectives. Mike has logged more than 3,000 hours of flight experience, is certified for night drone operations, and has flown more than 200 missions in the Washington, DC Flight Restricted Zone — the "DC-FRZ."
He has been a featured speaker at the Maine Media Workshops, the NYC Drone Film Festival, and NAB, and holds four Emmy Awards — including two for his aerial cinematography.
"I started using their services to fly commercial client projects throughout the DC No Fly Zone regularly. Their ability to navigate the paperwork, obtain clearances, and manage safety in VERY difficult city scenarios, while still making breathtaking footage is humbling."Tony Ventouris Architectural Photographer
"Thank you, Mid-Atlantic Drones! Your work products are masterpieces!"Rich Evans Project Executive, Wohlsen Construction
"In my experience no one in the DC area gets access to flight restricted zones as much as Mid-Atlantic Drones; there are very few people that can compete with them in this space."DC Government Partner
Ready to discuss your project? We offer free estimates for all aerial drone services across Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
Whether you need stunning real estate footage, construction progress mapping, thermal inspections, or Emmy-caliber broadcast content — we'd love to hear from you.