Who We Are
About Smoky Mountain Aerial
Built on field experience. Focused on delivering aerial data that works.
The Company
Who We Are
Smoky Mountain Aerial is a professional UAS services company based in Bryson City, NC, serving construction, engineering, and land development teams across the Southeast.
We specialize in aerial mapping, 3D visual modeling, photogrammetry, and construction progress documentation — delivering high-quality aerial data that helps project teams stay informed and make better decisions in the field.
FAA Part 107
Certified Remote Pilot
Construction Background
Small business owner with hands-on field experience
UAS Experience
4 years of aerial documentation on active job sites
Southeast Operations
Based in Bryson City, NC — serving the broader Southeast region
Brent Fabian
Owner & Chief UAS Pilot
The Pilot
Brent Fabian
Brent Fabian founded Smoky Mountain Aerial with a perspective most drone operators don't have — he's worked the job sites himself. As the owner of a small construction business, Brent spent years using aerial documentation to track progress, document conditions, and communicate with stakeholders. That firsthand experience is what drives how Smoky Mountain Aerial operates.
He understands the pace of a construction project, the questions that come up in the field, and the value of having reliable visual data when decisions need to be made. Every flight is approached with that same mindset: get the data right, deliver it clearly, and make it useful.
FAA Part 107 certified and operating out of Bryson City, NC, Brent brings a practical, no-nonsense approach to every project — whether it's a single-day site capture or a long-term progress documentation contract.
Our Approach
How We Work
Field-First Perspective
We've worked construction sites. We know what matters on the ground — and we bring that understanding to every aerial mission.
Professional Deliverables
Every dataset is processed, organized, and delivered in formats your team can actually use — no raw dumps, no guesswork.
Reliable Scheduling
Progress documentation only works if it's consistent. We show up when we say we will and deliver on time.
Clear Communication
From scoping to delivery, we keep things straightforward. You'll always know what you're getting and when.
Ready to Work Together?
Tell us about your project and we'll put together a plan.
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