About Us

Drone Permission is a full-service visual media company specializing in construction, architecture, real estate, and commercial storytelling.

From the ground to the air, our team of FAA-certified drone pilots, photographers, videographers, and creatives captures every stage of a project, from major construction milestones and active jobsites to finished architecture, luxury properties, events, and marketing content.

With professional production, in-house editing, and a trusted network of creators, we give our clients one team for compelling photography, video, and aerial media. We are your boots on the ground and in the air.

Built for the projects that matter.

Since 2017, Drone Permission has documented construction, architecture, real estate, hospitality, events and major project milestones from the ground and the air.

Meet the Team

Jorge Alvarez, Founder and President of Drone Permission, in a navy blazer holding a mirrorless camera

Jorge Alvarez

Founder & President

Jorge founded Drone Permission in 2017 with a vision of bringing exceptional visual creators together with businesses looking to showcase their most important projects. With more than a decade of experience in the concrete and construction industry, Jorge understands projects from both sides of the lens, from the technical details of a jobsite to the imagery needed to tell its story.

Today, he leads a team of drone pilots, photographers, videographers and creatives capturing projects ranging from major construction milestones to luxury developments and landmark properties throughout South Florida and beyond. His approach combines planning, safety, creativity and an obsession with getting the shot right.

Anthony Carabotta, Drone Operator at Drone Permission, in a white Drone Permission shirt with arms crossed

Anthony Carabotta

Drone Operator

As Drone Operator for Drone Permission, Anthony Carabotta develops and produces content for the brand and client projects, supporting multiple departments while editing photos and video. An FAA Part 107-certified pilot, he researches airspace, secures authorizations, and stays current on drone technology and trends to drive creative ideas and outreach. His passion for drones, rooted in a lifelong interest in technology, comes from the unique perspective they offer, combining technical precision with creative expression through aerial imagery.

Grace Elliott, Director of Business Relations at Drone Permission, smiling in glasses and a white Drone Permission shirt

Grace Elliott

Director of Business Relations

Grace leads business relations, marketing, and communications at Drone Permission, helping connect our clients with the creative services that bring their projects to life. With a background in marketing and psychology, she combines strategy and creativity across business development, social media, content creation, and video production. Grace works closely with clients and our creative team to understand each project, strengthen relationships, and ensure the final content effectively tells their story and showcases their work.

Bruno De Oliveira, Professional Photographer at Drone Permission, smiling in a black t-shirt against a white background

Bruno De Oliveira

Professional Photographer

Bruno has been part of the Drone Permission team for eight years, bringing a photographer’s eye for action, construction, and architecture to every assignment. His career behind the camera began photographing surfing competitions, where timing and anticipation were everything. Today, he captures everything from major foundation and slab pours to people, events, completed buildings, and polished HDR beauty shots. His experience spans large-scale developments, luxury residences, hotels, and cruise terminals, with an instinct for finding the details, people, and moments that tell the story of each project.

Manuela Delgado, Professional Videographer at Drone Permission, smiling and holding a camera in a parking garage

Manuela Delgado

Professional Videographer

Manuela is a professional videographer with more than six years of experience capturing projects through thoughtful, engaging visual storytelling. Her work includes construction, real estate, architecture, interiors, events, and finished beauty shots. From documenting active jobsites and project milestones to showcasing the details of a completed space, Manuela has an eye for composition, movement, and the moments that bring a project to life. She works closely with our clients and team to create polished video content that highlights both the people behind the work and the finished result.

Simon Martinez, Professional Videographer at Drone Permission, in a black t-shirt against a white background

Simon Martinez

Professional Videographer

Simon has been part of the Drone Permission team for seven years, capturing professional video across every stage of development, from groundbreaking and active construction to major milestones and completed projects. With a strong eye for movement, composition, and storytelling, he brings projects to life through cinematic ground footage, interviews, events, and commercial productions. His experience in the field allows him to capture the details, progress, and people behind each project while consistently delivering polished, engaging visuals.

Elizabeth Tran, Marketing Assistant at Drone Permission, smiling in a white Drone Permission shirt at an indoor event

Elizabeth Tran

Marketing Assistant

Elizabeth is the Marketing Assistant at Drone Permission, supporting networking, social media, and administrative efforts. She is a University of Miami graduate with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and a Gates Millennium Scholar. She is passionate about event planning and sustainability and leads the Model4Miracles Fashion Show, which has raised over $100,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Your Boots on the Ground and in the Air

Photography • Video • Drone • Construction • Architecture • Events

Ready to tell your project’s story?

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