I’m Mark, an FAA-certified Remote Pilot operating under Part 107, with a lifelong passion for aviation. Certified as a private pilot and having worked as an airport line crewman over 25 years ago, I’ve carried that deep appreciation for flight, airspace, and aerial perspectives into my current work — capturing the world from above.
Operating alongside my full-time professional career (which follows a rotating day/night shift schedule until retirement in a couple years), I dedicate my off periods to creating high-quality aerial cinematography and photography for clients who value their special places.
Catering to the average homeowner — whether it’s a cherished family cabin nestled in the woods, a generational country home, rolling farmland, or a landscape rich with personal history — I specialize in cinematic drone storytelling and property documentation. My work goes beyond standard real estate shots. I focus on preserving rural and residential memories through thoughtful composition, cinematic techniques, and emotional, nostalgic footage that helps families and landowners hold onto the beauty and stories of their properties from a perspective few ever experience.
We are based in Virginia and serve the central borders of VA & NC. Because I continue to work a full-time career, I appreciate advance notice when scheduling projects. When I take on a project, I approach it with the same professionalism, precision, and care that defines my primary career. From sweeping cinematic reveals at golden hour to detailed, archival documentation, every flight and photo shoot is handled with dedication and creativity.
Services Include:
- Cinematic drone and ground video and photography
- Property documentation and legacy preservation
- Family memory and generational home films
- Scenic landscape storytelling
- Commercial / promo aerial and ground content (Limited)
- Real estate aerial and ground marketing (Limited)
Professional Equipment. Professional Results.
Vertical Mark utilizes professional FAA-compliant drone systems and full-frame photography equipment to produce high-resolution still images and cinematic video. Every project is completed using equipment selected to best fit the assignment, ensuring quality, safety, and reliability. You can see a general breakdown here.
If you have a meaningful place you’d like to immortalize from the ground to the sky — whether for personal memories, insurance records, marketing, or simply to celebrate its beauty — I’d be honored to help capture it.
Commercial and real estate inquiries are welcome. Advance notice is always appreciated so we can schedule your project at a time that works well for everyone.