They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and photography and videography provide significant demonstrative evidence in courtrooms across the nation. Yet what happens when you need high-resolution images of a larger area, such as a traffic intersection, a construction project, or a large piece of acreage? Satellite imagery lacks ground-level resolution. Traditional aerial imagery is often cost-prohibitive. Then came small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly called drones, to change the game.
Cost Effective
Discreet
Portable
Versatile
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), there are nearly 3,000 remote pilots in Texas holding Part 107 certificates and authorized to operate small UAVs for commercial purposes. That number could provide litigation attorneys with competitive resources, yet…
How many understand the civil and criminal impacts of Chapter 432 of the Texas Gov’t Code on lawfully obtaining demonstrative evidence using UAVs?
Aequitas PLLC has provided training on the lawful use of UAV imagery to attorneys through CLE.com.
How many are experienced in photography and videography for evidentiary purposes and the admission of demonstrative evidence through effective courtroom testimony?
Aequitas PLLC consultants have prepared thousands of exhibits for criminal and civil proceedings in numerous jurisdictions.
How many consider “minimum legal requirements” to be an emergency landing zone rather than a base of operations?
Leveraging our background in public safety, Aequitas PLLC goes above and beyond to ensure safe air operations. Our aircraft utilize precision GPS navigation with on-board autopilot computers that will safely return and land in the event of an emergency. Our aircraft use high-intensity navigation strobe lights, which are required for larger aircraft and are rarely found on UAVs, to allow other aircraft to see us from miles away. We use NAV/COM aviation radios and other technologies to monitor air traffic in the area.
How many have wide-area airspace authorizations for UAV flights in controlled airspaces around busy airports?
Aequitas PLLC received the first wide-area airspace authorization issued by the Federal Aviation Administration for Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport’s Class Bravo controlled airspace.
Aequitas PLLC utilizes cutting-edge technology to capture digital aerial videos in stunning 1080p high definition. We have often obtained air traffic control (ATC) authorization for flights in controlled airspace that is off-limits to most UAV operators. Aequitas PLLC has enough flight batteries for up to 3 hours of flight time before needing to stop for recharge. We also have the capability to capture video in both the visible and infrared spectra.
Click here to view a compilation Aequitas PLLC created for mediation in an eminent domain case after a year of aerial surveys over a property in East Texas.
Please contact us for more information or a quote for services. We are based in North Texas and will travel to East Texas and Central Texas.