Real Estate Media
Make Listings Stand Out
Aerial stills and video for homes, pools, views, acreage, neighborhoods, and listing marketing.
FAA Part 107 Certified • Solar Specialist • Las Vegas, NV
Know How Your Solar System Is Performing
Monthly solar monitoring, drone inspections, and easy-to-read performance reports — so you catch problems before they cost you production. Real estate aerial media available too.
6+ Years Solar Experience
100% Inspection Pass Rate
Thousands of Inspections Completed
Solar Monitoring & Inspection Plans
Stay Informed About Your Solar System
Professional monitoring, aerial inspections, and easy-to-understand monthly reports.
Valley Drone Ops helps homeowners identify potential issues early through performance tracking, visual inspections, and production reporting.
Solar Health Check
$180
One-time inspection · activates any monitoring plan
$99 founding-member activation · first 50 subscribers
Perfect for new homeowners, aging systems, or annual maintenance.
Includes:
- High-resolution drone imagery of panels and roof areas
- Visual inspection for debris, shading, bird activity, and visible damage
- Review of homeowner-provided monitoring data
- Production trend analysis
- Detailed digital report with photos and recommendations
- Coordination with licensed contractors when repairs are needed
Founding Rate
Solar Care Plan
$30/month
Founding rate · first 50 homeowners · reg. $50/mo
Lock in our lowest rate for life — guaranteed in writing in your service agreement. Keep track of your system year-round with monthly performance monitoring.
Includes:
- Monthly production summaries & trend analysis
- Monitoring alert reviews
- Performance issue identification
- Cleaning & maintenance recommendations
- Drone inspections available as add-ons
- Quarterly performance reports
Solar Care Plus
$80/month
Premium monitoring
Everything in Solar Care Plan, plus priority support, drone inspections, and full documentation support.
Includes Everything in Care Plan, Plus:
- Priority support
- Semiannual drone inspections
- Detailed performance reports
- Warranty documentation assistance
- Contractor coordination
- Utility & audit support
Monitoring plans begin with a completed Solar Health Check (one-time activation fee) and include a six-month minimum term, then continue month-to-month. Full terms provided in your service agreement.
How It Works
1
Authorize Access
Provide access to your monitoring platform or monthly production reports.
2
Receive Summaries
Get easy-to-understand performance summaries each month.
3
Get Notified
Alerts when production trends or monitoring issues are detected.
4
Take Action
Schedule inspections or connect with licensed contractors when needed.
Your Data, Your Control: Homeowners maintain ownership of all monitoring accounts and data. Access is provided only with homeowner authorization.
Service Scope: Valley Drone Ops provides visual inspections, monitoring, and reporting services only. We do not perform unlicensed electrical repairs, system modifications, or guarantee energy production.
Aerial Roof Measurement Reports
Roof Measurements, Flown Not Climbed
Drone-based roof measurement reports for roofers, insurance adjusters, solar installers, and inspectors.
Square footage, pitch, ridge and valley lengths, and waste factor — delivered as a digital PDF, usually back to you the next business day. No ladders, no risk, no guesswork.
Standard Report
$99
Per residential roof
Best for residential roof estimates, documentation, and quick measurements.
Includes:
- Drone-flown aerial capture by a Part 107 pilot
- Measured PDF with roof area, pitch, ridges, valleys, and eaves
- Waste-factor calculation for material ordering
- Digital delivery, typically next business day
Most Requested
Report + Imagery
$149
Best for claims & crews
For claims, crews, and jobs where clear photo documentation matters.
Everything in Standard, Plus:
- Full high-resolution aerial photo set
- Annotated callouts for visible damage or problem areas
- Shareable documentation for adjusters, crews, or homeowners
Commercial & Multi-Roof
Custom
Large or multi-structure jobs
For commercial, multifamily, or repeat contractor work that needs a custom scope.
Includes:
- Commercial, multifamily, and multi-building roofs
- Volume pricing for repeat contractor partners
- Priority scheduling when available
- Bulk delivery for estimating workflows
Service scope: Roof reports are measurement and documentation deliverables, not engineering evaluations. Flights are weather and airspace permitting.
Services
What We Capture
Roof Inspections
No Ladders Needed
Detailed roof imagery for homeowners, inspectors, roofing contractors, insurance claims, and property managers.
Aerial Photography
Show the Full Property
High-resolution photos for websites, social media, flyers, project updates, and marketing campaigns.
Construction Progress
Track Work From Above
Weekly or monthly progress photos and videos for contractors, developers, investors, and property owners.
Property Documentation
Clean Documentation
Lot views, boundaries, access points, landscaping, roof overview, solar layout, and condition photos.
Solar Services
Solar Monitoring & Inspections
Visual system inspections, panel imaging, homeowner monitoring reviews, and documentation for warranty follow-up.
Why choose us
Professional, legal, and built for property work.
Valley Drone Operations is owner-operated by Elijah Massey and focused on clear, useful aerial deliverables for real estate pros, home inspectors, solar companies, roofers, contractors, and property managers.
Las Vegas LocalServing Las Vegas, Summerlin, Henderson, and North Las Vegas.
Fast TurnaroundEdited photos and video delivered quickly, ready to use.
Flexible SchedulingShoots booked around your timeline.
Free QuotesFast, no-obligation quote on any project.
The Aircraft
Meet the Inspector in the Sky
Drag to look around the aircraft. FAA-registered, Part 107 piloted, over your roof.
[ DRAG TO ROTATE ]
FAA REGISTERED
4K AERIAL IMAGING
PART 107 PILOTED
$1M LIABILITY COVERAGE
Real Solar Inspections
Real Solar Inspections From Above
Professional drone imagery of solar installations, roof systems, and property documentation. Every photo tells the story of your system's health and performance.
Ready to Document Your System?
Get professional drone photos of your solar installation for monitoring, documentation, or marketing.
Request Solar DocumentationPromote the Property From Above
Meet the Pilot
Owner-Operated by Elijah Massey
Valley Drone Operations is owned and operated by Elijah Massey. From your first call to your final photos, you work with him directly — start to finish.
✓ Deep Solar Knowledge
A hands-on background in residential solar — commissioning, quality assurance, and field inspection. Proficient with Enphase, NEP monitoring, NEC compliance, and municipal code.
✓ FAA Part 107 Certified Pilot
Licensed commercial drone pilot. Every flight is legal, safe, and compliant. Drone operations and aerial imaging combined with deep solar system knowledge.
✓ Trusted, Accurate Inspections
Proven track record of thorough, accurate inspections. Homeowners and installers trust the quality and reliability of his documentation.
✓ Direct Communication
You work with the actual inspector and pilot — not a middleman. Questions about your system? You get answers straight from the person who did the work.
Solar inspection expertise meets professional drone documentation.
New Company, Proven Experience
Be One of Our First Reviews
Valley Drone Operations is a new company built on years of professional solar inspection experience and thousands of completed inspections. Early clients get our full attention — and a shoutout here once the work is done.
Fresh Eyes, Full FocusEvery project gets careful attention while we build our reputation.
Honest PricingStraightforward starting rates while we grow.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you FAA certified?
Yes. Valley Drone Operations is operated by an FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot.
Are you insured?
Yes. Valley Drone Operations carries commercial general liability insurance with $1M per-occurrence coverage. Certificates of insurance are available on request for commercial, roofing, or property-management projects.
Can you fly in restricted airspace?
Yes, when permitted. Required airspace authorizations are obtained when necessary.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Summerlin, and surrounding areas.
How quickly will I get my photos or videos?
Typical turnaround time is 2-3 days depending on project scope. Rush delivery may be available.
What file formats do you deliver?
Final deliverables are typically provided through downloadable online gallery links in standard photo and video formats.
Protect your investment
Know exactly how your solar system is performing.
Start with a one-time Solar Health Check, or set up monthly monitoring and let us keep an eye on it for you.
Contact
Schedule a Solar Checkup
Owner-operated solar monitoring & drone inspection services based in Las Vegas, Nevada.