Aerial view of Appalachian mountain terrain

Western NC · Southeast Region

Precision From Above

Professional UAS services for construction management, site operations, and land development across Western NC and the Southeast.

Brent Fabian · Chief UAS Pilot · FAA Part 107 Certified

Part 107
FAA Certified
6+
Service Disciplines
Southeast
Coverage Region
Bryson City
Home Base

What We Do

UAS Services Built for Demanding Projects

Aerial Mapping

Aerial Mapping

Orthomosaic imagery stitching and high-resolution layout deliverables for project visualization, logistics planning, and progress documentation.

3D Modeling

3D Modeling

Detailed 3D surface representations and digital asset generation built from dense aerial imagery for advanced project visualization.

Photogrammetry

Photogrammetry

High-density point cloud and mesh generation optimized for raw data transfers, visual as-built context, and internal modeling workflows.

Construction Progress Tracking

Construction Progress Tracking

Scheduled aerial documentation tracking active site changes — compare development phases, document project milestones, and keep stakeholders aligned.

Real Estate Aerial

Real Estate Aerial

Cinematic aerial photography and video that showcases properties, land, and development sites.

Custom Projects

Custom Projects

Specialized UAS missions tailored to your project's unique requirements — if it can be seen from above, we can capture it.

Brent Fabian, Chief UAS Pilot at Smoky Mountain Aerial

About

Brent Fabian

Owner & Chief UAS Pilot

Based in Bryson City, NC, Brent Fabian founded Smoky Mountain Aerial with a straightforward goal: deliver reliable aerial tracking and visual assets that people in the field can use to streamline operations. As a small business owner in construction himself, Brent understands what's at stake on a job site — the timelines, the decisions, and the value of having clear, up-to-date site imagery. That real-world perspective shapes every flight.

Service Area

Serving Western NC and the Southeast

Based in Bryson City, NC, Smoky Mountain Aerial operates throughout the Southeast — from the Appalachians to the coast. Wherever your project is, we bring the same reliability and professionalism.

  • Western North Carolina
  • Eastern Tennessee
  • Upstate South Carolina
  • North Georgia
  • Greater Southeast Region

Bryson City, NC

Home Base · Serving the Southeast

Available for Project Consultation

Ready to See Your Project From Above?

Let's talk about what advanced site imagery can do for your next project.

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828.342.9433

Brent Fabian · Chief UAS Pilot

Serving Western NC and the Southeast Region

Smoky Mountain Aerial

Professional UAS services for construction management, site operations, and land development across Western North Carolina and the Southeast.

828.342.9433
Bryson City, NC · Serving the Southeast

Disclaimer: Smoky Mountain Aerial provides aerial imagery, mapping data, and photogrammetric deliverables for informational and planning purposes only. Our services do not constitute licensed land surveying and should not be used as a substitute for a survey performed by a licensed professional land surveyor. All data is provided as-is without warranty of accuracy for legal, boundary, or survey purposes.

Regulatory Notice: In accordance with North Carolina General Statute §89C and as affirmed in NC 360 Drone Service v. Ritter, any spatial data, DSMs, volumetric calculations, or similar deliverables intended for use in regulated, legal, or engineering applications must be reviewed and verified by a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or Professional Engineer (PE) prior to such use. Client assumes full responsibility for ensuring appropriate professional verification before applying any deliverable in a regulated context.

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FAA Part 107 Certified · Bryson City, NC & Southeast Region