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Serving Central Wisconsin and Featured in "The Business News"
Serving Central Wisconsin and Featured in "The Business News"
Wisconsin Rapids - Nekoosa - Port Edwards - Plover - Stevens Point - Amherst - Marshfield - And Beyond!
Wisconsin Rapids - Nekoosa - Port Edwards - Plover - Stevens Point - Amherst - Marshfield - And Beyond!
OUR MISSION
We understand the critical role of standing out in today's competitive landscape. We're dedicated to providing personalized and innovative drone coverage solutions tailored to your specific business needs. Our team will work closely with you to develop a unique aerial perspective that showcases your brand in a captivating and impactful way. Whether you require stunning visuals for marketing campaigns, or immersive footage for virtual tours, we'll craft a customized approach that exceeds your expectations.
Check out our Portfolio page to see samples of what we can do!
About US
About US
Fueled by 20 years in education and a drone epiphany at a homecoming celebration, former history teacher Jeremy Akey launched Flying Circus Drone Service in the Spring of 2024. This ex-tech guru swapped textbooks for take-off, ready to revolutionize the future with aerial innovation.
So why name a business Flying Circus? As a history teacher, students constantly bombarded Jeremy with, "Favorite era, Mr. Akey?" While pirates and frontiersmen held a certain charm, WWI's dogfights over the Western Front truly captivated him (a fascination, he'd sheepishly admit, that was sparked by childhood afternoons spent watching Snoopy battle the Red Baron). The original Flying Circus (Der Fliegende Zirkus or Richtohen's Zirkus) was the famous and feared German fighter squadron - led by the Red Baron. Their colorful planes combined with their mobile air bases (which used tents similar to the ones used in the circus) earned them the moniker Flying Circus. Today, a flying circus is an organized group/club of pilots who engage in flying exhibitions and/or a formations of rotary planes.
Just like biplanes revolutionized warfare in WWI, the quiet hum of drones is poised to transform the 21st century. That's the vision of Jeremy "One-Eyed Jack" Akey, who—inspired by the Red Baron's era of aerial innovation—launched Flying Circus Drone Service. If there's a job drones can do, Flying Circus wants to be in the pilot's seat, revolutionizing work with the same gung-ho spirit that defined the Flying Circus aces of old!
“Success flourishes only in perseverance - ceaseless, restless, perseverance.”
Baron Manfred von Richthofen
Proposed Services - Still under the revision process, but it will give you an idea where we are headed.
Proposed Services - Still under the revision process, but it will give you an idea where we are headed.
Pricing is also still under a revision process, so we are willing to negotiate. Contact us so we can partner up and get to work!
WHAT WE CAN OFFER NOW
Showcase (AKA Hype) Videos
Aerial cinematography of your event for advertising or social media campaigns. Our team will combine ground and air coverage that will give your viewers an immersive overview.
Happy to work with local tourism boards, camp ground managers, and/or park and rec agencies to help showcase the hidden gems you represent!
Aerial Photography
Do you have a family farm, cottage, or property you a particularly proud of and want a picture of for old times sake? A favorite fishing spot or a memorable family location? We'll help you capture stunning aerial photos and videos, bringing a fresh perspective to your cherished locations.
Want an overview shot of your land so you can plan the perfect placement of your next deer stand?
We'd be happy to send a drone pilot to partner with your professional photographer and/or videographer for a wedding or anniversary!
Real Estate
Not only will we provide you with traditional drone coverage of the amazing properties you are representing, but our drone video footage can provide high definition pictures that are sure to wow perspective home buyers. Additionally, we have the ability to offer video-edited tours to your clients at a price that won't break the budget and will surely give you an edge over the competition.
Currently, we do not dabble in 360 indoor tours or digital layouts. or indoor professional photography
Journalism
Do you have a breaking story that requires on demand drone coverage? We will be there for you (unless it's for storm chasing or engaging in high speed car chases ... in which case we are busy that day)!
Don't have a drone pilot on staff? We are happy to partner with you to establish a monthly fee.
Golf Courses
The founders of Flying Circus Drones grew up in the heyday of golfing video games and we would love to bring an immersive digital element to the traditional golfer. We can currently offer stunning overhead visuals of individual holes along with a virtual tee to green video clip!
Coming soon - Mapping
First Responders and Defenders of the Public Good
We are happy to provide footage of training exercises for firefighters and police forces for playback and analysis
Lend an eye in the sky for natural disaster and search and rescue support
Coming soon- Crime scene mapping
Coming soon- Infrared drone options
WHAT WE PLAN ON OFFERING IN THE NEAR FUTURE ...
Insurance Company Support
Team up to help assess damage and claims
Coming soon - Infrared drone options (especially handy for roof inspections)
Construction and Landscaping Support
Preconstruction site analysis
Time lapsed coverage of a construction project from start to finish for marketing and/or evaluation/inspection purposes.
Landscape , tree removal, and snow removal planning
Coming soon - Infrared drone options (especially handy for assessing the health of lawns and providing pinpoint responses to trouble spots of a lawn)
Industrial Survey Support
Provide PIC (Pilot in Command) services for automated drone inspections
Available for infrastructure inspections like smoke stacks, towers, power lines, etc.
Coming soon - Infrared drone options for road, runway, and roof inspections
Agriculture
Provide PIC (Pilot in Command) services for farms who have purchased drones for agricultural purposes, but do not have staff with a Part 107 license
Available for crop inspections or to provide aerial photos for planning purposes
Need help with herd management? An eye in the sky can save you time, money, and cut down on frustration!
Coming soon - Infrared drones for crop inspection
Deer carcass/ Lost Pet Recovery
Policies are still being developed
Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Our Cranberry Harvest shoot is on the cover on the Wisconsin Rapids Visitor's Bureau Annual Visitor's Guide
Jeremy with his original drone (Victor has since been retired)
Jeremy "One Eyed Jack" Akey on a mission!
Whatever it takes - Kim will get that perfect shot!
Flying a drone without a remote pilot certificate in US airspace is a federal crime and can result in serious penalties!
In the United States, you need an FAA drone pilot's license, also known as a Part 107 remote pilot certificate, to operate a drone for commercial purposes. This includes any drone flight operations that result in direct compensation or are used to advance a business. Examples include: taking photos at a wedding, taking photos to help sell a property or service, roof inspections, taking pictures of a high school football game for the school's website, or surveying a construction site. There are no exemptions for having a drone under .55 pounds.
Civil penalties: The FAA can impose civil penalties of up to $27,500.
Criminal penalties: The Department of Justice can criminally prosecute and impose fines of up to $250,000 and/or up to three years in prison.
Rest assured - our pilot is highly qualified! He studied through Drone Pilot Ground School, aced his Part 107 exam, is licensed through the FAA, insured, and carefully plans each mission!
For those of you who fly drones recreationally, HERE is a link to the FAA's The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST).
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