Ep.#77: From Hobby to Hustle: Matthews Fly Aerial Imaging

We talk with Jess Matthews of Matthews Fly Aerial Imaging about turning a love of aviation and photography into a family-run drone business that serves real estate, events, and local organizations. We explore FAA rules, the Part 107 license, practical use cases, and the personal story that fueled her leap into entrepreneurship.

• origins of Matthews Fly Aerial Imaging as a family business
• what professional drone work includes across sectors
• FAA regulation, registration, and Part 107 licensing
• typical altitude limits and airspace awareness
• balancing entrepreneurship with family life
• real estate, contractor, hotel, school, and event use cases
• new business status, service areas across AL, GA, and FL
• how to reach Jess on Facebook and by phone

Matthews Fly Aerial Imaging

706-577-6828

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