Shipyard Drone Services in Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads is a shipyard region — Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Newport News, with naval facilities, commercial yards, and working waterfronts along the Elizabeth River and the James. That work runs on access as much as on flying skill, and access is where most drone operators stop.
Lyfted Media holds both credentials shipyard and naval-base work actually requires: a TWIC card and a MARMC photographers permit. We are an FAA Part 107 certified, fully insured drone company based in Hampton Roads, and we already document port and waterfront construction in the region — see the East Coast Repair & Fabrication / River Port case study below.
What We Do for Shipyard and Waterfront Projects
Construction progress documentation. Recurring flyovers for shipyard, port, and waterfront projects, giving owners, contractors, and stakeholders a clear visual record of every phase — from first steel to final outfitting. See how we work: Drone Construction Progress.
Industrial inspection. Piers, bulkheads, cranes, rooftops, towers, and port facilities — a camera where it needs to be, without cranes, lifts, or shutdowns. See: Drone Inspection Services.
Aerial cinematography. Over a decade of production experience for film, TV, and commercial clients, including work in New York City as an NYPD-approved operator.
Local coverage. We fly the whole Hampton Roads shipyard corridor. City pages: Drone Services in Portsmouth, VA, Drone Services in Newport News, VA, Drone Services in Norfolk, VA, Drone Services in Virginia Beach.
Recent Work
- East Coast Repair & Fabrication / River Port, Newport News — photo and video documentation of port improvements and construction growth: East Coast Repair & Fabrication / River Port case study
Why Lyfted Media
- FAA Part 107 certified and fully insured
- TWIC card and MARMC photographers permit held
- 10+ years of aerial cinematography and industrial flight experience
- Hampton Roads based, fast response times
- Trusted by Madison Square Garden, Sony Pictures, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, and NBC Nightly News
Book Your Flight Today
Call (757) 478-3312 or email SALES@LYFTEDMEDIA.COM
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you fly at a naval shipyard?
Access depends on the facility and the authorization in place. We hold a TWIC card and a MARMC photographers permit, we handle FAA authorizations and LAANC approvals on every flight, and we plan around restricted airspace — so tell us the site and we will confirm what is flyable before we quote.
Do you do recurring progress flights?
Yes. Weekly or monthly progress flights are one of our most common services for builders, contractors, and developers.
Are you insured for industrial sites?
Yes, fully insured and Part 107 certified on every flight.