Craig Carlile
Craig Carlile
Owner/Operator SC Handy Drones
- Drone
- Photography
- Videography
- Video Editing
- Adobe PhotoShop
- Real Estate
- Videos
- Aerial Inspections
- 3D Rendering
- Mapping
- Advertising
- Commercials
- Construction
- Event Filming
- Insurance Inspections
- Roofing Inspections
- Wind Turbine Inspections
- Volumetrics
- Modeling
- Residential Property Inspector
- Commercial Property Inspector
- Drones
- Model Aircraft
- Gps
- Web Administration
- Ortho
- Photo Editing
- Site Evaluation And Hazard Identification
- Controlled Flight Operations In Commercial Environments
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Sales
- Business Awareness
- Workflow Optimization
- Data Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Continuous Improvement
- Quality-focused Decision Making
- Professional Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Family Photography
- Couples Photography
- Event Photography
- Detail Photography
- Color Correction
- Photo Retouching
- Client Photo Delivery
- Visual Storytelling
- Branding Photography
- Commercial Photography
- Real Estate Photography
- Photoshop Editing
- Creative Direction
- Professional Videography
- Event Videography
- Real Estate Video
- Drone Videography
- Aerial Video Capture
- Camera Settings Optimization
- Frame Rate Selection
- Shutter Speed Control
- Audio Capture Planning
- Behind-the-scenes Content Creation
- Short-form Content Creation
- Post-production Editing
- Footage Organization
- Client-focused Video Delivery
- Faa Part 107 Knowledge
- Drone Operations
- Aerial Photography
- Aerial Videography
- Flight Planning
- Location Assessment
- Mission Preparation
- Safe Flight Practices
- Visual Composition From The Air
- Real Estate Aerial Media
- Event Aerial Coverage
- Regulatory Awareness
- Airspace Consideration
- Risk Assessment
- Project Management
- Process Planning
- Schedule Coordination
- Client Communication
- Quote Development
- Task Prioritization
- Budget Awareness
- Documentation Control
- Team Coordination
- Stakeholder Communication
- Small Business Ownership
- Customer Service
- Seo Strategy
- Content Planning
- Social Media Management
- Marketing Coordination
- Business Process Improvement
- Orthomosaic Mapping
- Construction Progress Monitoring
- Infrastructure Documentation
- Roof Condition Assessment
- Asset Inspection
- Webodm
- Drone Data Processing
- Site Documentation
- Mission Planning
- Faa Compliance
- Commercial Uas Operations
- Veteran
- Willing To Learn!
- Artist
- Adventurer
- Endurance
- Trust
- Integrity
- Joy
- Patience
- Vision.
About:
My passion for aviation began long before I ever launched a drone. As a Marine veteran, I spent nine years on active duty serving primarily as a CH-53 helicopter mechanic. During my military career, I also served as a Ground Safety Manager, Oil Analysis Technician, and Recruiter. Those roles gave me a deep appreciation for safety, accountability, technical precision, and working with people from all walks of life.
Military service provided opportunities to travel around the world, experience different cultures, and develop a broader perspective on how people, communities, and industries connect. Those experiences continue to influence both my personal life and professional approach today.
I am the owner and operator of SC Handy Drones, based in Virden, Illinois. My journey into drone operations started with a desire to document Route 66 and the classic automobiles that helped define America's golden era of travel. What began as a creative outlet quickly evolved into a professional pursuit focused on inspections, accountability, and project documentation.
Today, I specialize in construction site progress monitoring, providing aerial perspectives that help project teams, stakeholders, and communities track development from groundbreaking through completion. In addition to progress monitoring, I create aerial photography and cinematic video, produce insurance documentation, and develop 3D models that help clients visualize and better understand their projects.
Every photograph, video, and deliverable is captured, edited, and produced by me. From flight planning and image acquisition to video editing, audio production, sound effects, and final delivery, I manage the entire creative and technical process to ensure quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
Outside of aviation and drone operations, I enjoy kayaking, hiking, camping, rock hunting, gardening, cooking, and exploring new places. Whether on the ground or in the air, I am always looking for new perspectives and opportunities to learn.
One of my long-term ambitions extends beyond photography and aviation. I am actively developing an initiative known as Project Phoenix, a vision centered on finding innovative ways to help neutralize harmful airborne pollutants within Earth's atmosphere. While still a work in progress, it represents my belief that technology, creativity, and determination can be used to make a meaningful impact on the future of our planet.
Equipment:
EOS Rebel T7
Manufacturer: Canon
Phantom 4 Pro
Manufacturer: DJI
Mavic Air 2
Manufacturer: DJI
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