Data Security

Data Security & Privacy for Aerial Services

How we protect your aerial imagery, sensitive data, and proprietary information. Trusted by government agencies, insurance companies, and enterprise clients.

Encrypted Storage Chain of Custody IAPP Certified

What Data We Collect & Why

Aerial Imagery & Video

High-resolution photos and 4K video captured during drone flights. This includes visible-light imagery, thermal imaging, and multi-spectral data when applicable.

Purpose: Inspection reports, marketing materials, mapping deliverables

Mapping & Geospatial Data

Orthomosaic maps, digital elevation models (DEM), point clouds, and GIS-compatible exports from photogrammetry processing.

Purpose: Land surveying, construction monitoring, infrastructure planning

Location & Flight Data

GPS coordinates, flight logs, pilot information, timestamps, and airspace authorization records required for compliance.

Purpose: FAA compliance, insurance documentation, chain of custody

Client Contact Information

Name, company, email, phone, and project details you provide when requesting quotes or booking services.

Purpose: Service delivery, communication, invoicing

How We Store & Protect Your Data

Encrypted Cloud Storage

All imagery and data is stored on SOC 2-compliant cloud infrastructure with AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS 1.3 during transfer.

Access Controls

Strict role-based access controls. Only authorized team members can access client data. All access is logged and auditable.

Data Retention Windows

Standard retention is 90 days after project completion. Extended retention available upon request. Secure deletion after retention period.

Secure Delivery Methods

Clients can choose from: password-protected download links, encrypted file transfer (SFTP), or physical media delivery for highly sensitive projects.

Chain of Custody for Sensitive Work

For government contracts, insurance investigations, and legal matters, we offer enhanced chain-of-custody documentation that establishes evidentiary integrity.

1

Capture Authenticity

GPS-verified timestamps, pilot credentials, and flight logs are embedded in metadata at moment of capture.

2

Secure Transfer

Hash verification ensures files haven't been altered. Digital signatures provide tamper-evidence.

3

Audit Trail

Complete access logs, delivery confirmations, and receipt acknowledgments documented for every transfer.

Chain of custody packages available for government and insurance clients upon request

Privacy Compliance Posture

IAPP Certified Privacy

Our team includes Certified Information Privacy Professionals (CIPP) who ensure handling procedures meet or exceed industry standards for data protection.

GDPR & CCPA Compliant

We maintain compliant data handling practices for both European (GDPR) and California (CCPA) privacy regulations, including data subject access requests.

Government-Ready

Our processes meet federal contractor requirements. We can sign NDAs, comply with DFARS 252.204-7012, and meet CJIS for sensitive government work.

Insurance Standard

Our data handling meets insurance industry standards for claims documentation, suitable for litigation support and regulatory compliance.

Need Custom Data Handling?

We can customize data handling to meet your organization's specific security requirements, including NDAs, secure delivery preferences, and extended retention.

Or call us at 844-566-1968 to discuss your data requirements