Staufer Aerial

03/16/2026

Check out our latest construction documentation work!

The Michigan Department of Transportation has begun work on Phases 3 and 4 of their Marshall Modernization Project.

These phases will finish in 2027 after both M-96 and M-311 bridges over I-94 are rebuilt, new interchange ramps are added, and both EB and WB I-94 are improved in that stretch of freeway.

Have a project you'd like documentation of?
Contact us and we'll chart a path forward for you!

The Michigan Department of Transportation has begun work on Phases 3 and 4 of their Marshall Modernization Project. These phases will finish in 2027 after bo...

03/10/2026

This drone video brings a new perspective to the devestating EF-3 Union City tornado.
In participation with recovery efforts in Union City, Michigan, we flew over the entire path of the March 6th 2026 tornado the day after the storm, documenting this imagery of the entire path:

On March 6th, 2026, a high end EF-3 tornado formed rapidly over the Union Lake/Union City area. Tragically, 3 lives were lost and 12 persons were injured as ...

10/14/2025

Producing eye-catching media for the companies that drive the future! Do you need visibility for your big project or growing company? Give us a call!

07/21/2025

A few snaps as the weekend wound to a close...
DJI Matrice 4E

07/16/2025

Not all solar installations are visible on the ground!
Rooftop solar arrays maximize space usage efficiency while providing supplemental electricity to the owner.
Staufer Aerial has extensive experience in comprehensive solar commissioning, monitoring, and inspections.
Need your site inspected? Let's chat!

07/14/2025

In December of 2024, Staufer Aerial performed interior and exterior drone work for Kenco Logistics (partnered with Stryker). Needless to say, this shot of Stryker Instruments at sunset will stay as one of our favorites for a while!
Mavic 3 Pro

07/11/2025

Various images from the final flight of West Michigan Air Care in Kalamazoo.
April 21st, 2024.
Mavic 3 Pro

07/09/2025

"I've got friends with tractors!" 🎵
Last summer we were contracted for a full-day auction at a large farm down in Decatur, Michigan.
Folks of all ages came out of the woodwork with hopes to drive away with a new tractor - it was quite a fascinating and memorable event!
Mavic 3 Pro

07/06/2025

Did you know we measure the intensity of the sun before and during every solar array inspection?
Proper solar irradiance (a measure of the sun's intensity over a given area) is critical when collecting accurate data for later analysis.
We fly whenever solar irradiance values exceed 600 watts per square meter.
Now you know!

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day from Staufer Aerial!
This patriotic American Airlines shot says it all — freedom, liberty, and the beauty of our American skies.
We will never forget those who gave all to establish this incredible country 249 years ago!

05/13/2025

Check out the progress on the new south access ramps on the Kalamazoo US-131 business loop!
This project is due to close out at the end of summer, and we'll be keeping track of the progress for our client until then.

05/08/2025

New video is live! Check out the entire path of the 2024 tornado, with footage taken one year later.
The footage begins at 5:55pm, the exact same time of day when the tornado touched down last year.
The video length also matches the duration of the tornado's track - giving you a unique perspective of exactly how things went down on that fateful day.
View in 4k, and share!

This video was taken exactly one year since the Kalamazoo Tornado.On May 7th, 2024, a high end rain shrouded EF-2 ripped through the City of Portage and neig...