Knoxville, from the air.
Drone photos and video across Knox County, Tennessee. Call (865) 898-8655 to plan a shoot.
- Hours on Google
- 5.0 on Google
Photos and video from above.
Hornet 33 Aerial flies a drone over Knoxville and Knox County for the shots you can't get from the ground.
Aerial photos
Stills from above of the place, the land or the event.
Outdoor events
Photos and video of the event from the air. The 5.0 Google review came from an outdoor event.
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Aerial video
Moving footage from the drone, like the reel at the top of this page.
Land and property
Ponds, fields, tree lines and the lay of the land.
Plan your shoot.
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1 review on Google
“Very professionally aerial videos and photos taken at our outdoor event taken by Hornet 33 Aerial located in Knoxville Tennessee. We were very pleased with the staff and the photos and videos. We will definitely use Hornet 33 Aerial again.”
How booking works.
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Send the details
Use the shoot planner or call (865) 898-8655. Say what you need shot, where and when.
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Set the day
Agree on the date, the time and the shots you want.
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Get the footage
You get the aerial photos and video from the flight.
Flying around Knoxville.
Four local rules worth knowing before any drone goes up near here. Each one links to its source.
Near the airports
Flight “within five nautical miles of McGhee Tyson Airport or Knoxville Downtown Island Airport” “falls within controlled airspace and requires FAA approval.”
Source: Metropolitan Knoxville Airport AuthorityGame days at Neyland
Federal law “restricts UAS from flying at or below 3,000 AGL within a 3 nautical mile radius of any stadium” seating 30,000 or more during NCAA Division I football, from an hour before to an hour after.
Source: FAAThe Smokies
Drones are banned across the national park system, including Great Smoky Mountains National Park. “The NPS ban on drones has been in effect since June 2014.”
Source: WBIRState parks
“No person may launch, land, or operate a UAS in any park area or natural area for any reason, unless” it stays inside an Authorized Flight Zone or has written approval from the state.
Source: Tennessee Rule 0400-02-02-.33
Questions.
Straight answers, with sources for the rules.
Where is Hornet 33 Aerial based?
Knoxville, Tennessee, in the 37932 ZIP code. Google lists Hornet 33 Aerial as an aerial photographer in Knox County.
What are your hours?
Monday 7 AM to 9:30 PM. Tuesday through Friday 7 AM to 7 PM. Saturday 7 AM to 6 PM. Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM.
How do I book a shoot?
Call (865) 898-8655, or use the shoot planner and send the request. Say what you need shot, where and when.
Do you shoot outdoor events?
Yes. A client who booked Hornet 33 Aerial for an outdoor event wrote on Google: “We were very pleased with the staff and the photos and videos.”
Can a drone fly near McGhee Tyson Airport?
Only with FAA approval. The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority says flight within five nautical miles of McGhee Tyson or Knoxville Downtown Island Airport “falls within controlled airspace and requires FAA approval,” and that “Approval may only be gained through the FAA.”
Can a drone fly over Neyland Stadium on game day?
No. The FAA says federal law “restricts UAS from flying at or below 3,000 AGL within a 3 nautical mile radius of any stadium” seating 30,000 or more during NCAA Division I football games, from one hour before the game until one hour after it ends.
Can drones fly in the Great Smoky Mountains?
Not inside the national park. The National Park Service prohibits “the launching, landing, or operation of unmanned aircraft” on park lands, and WBIR reports the ban has been in effect since June 2014.
Need it shot from above?
Call (865) 898-8655 or plan the shoot online. Knoxville and Knox County.