Bluff City Overwatch

06/05/2026

What can I do with a drone?

Crimefighting is undergoing a huge shift from patrol cars to drones responding to active situations, and it is changing the game!

06/04/2026

Taking this month to focus on my family. This week is scout camp with my little boy!

We will get back to training dates in July.

05/31/2026

🎉 600 Likes! 🎉

What started as a passion for drones, photography, and showcasing our community has grown into something much bigger—and it’s all because of you.

Thank you to everyone who has followed, liked, shared, commented, and supported Bluff City Overwatch along the way. Reaching 600 followers is an exciting milestone, and we’re just getting started.

Over the coming months, you’ll see even more:
🚁 Aerial photography
🏡 Real estate and property imaging
🌳 Scenic and wildlife footage
📸 Community highlights
🎥 Cinematic drone videos

Every like, share, and recommendation helps us continue to grow and improve.

If you’ve enjoyed our content so far, help us reach the next milestone by sharing our page with friends, family, real estate professionals, and anyone who appreciates seeing the Mid-South from a different perspective.

Thank you for being part of the journey.

— Bluff City Overwatch
“Seeing the Mid-South from Above”

05/29/2026

☁️ MEMPHIS DRONE TIP ☁️

Did you know cloud ceilings can affect whether you can legally fly your drone?

FAA rules require drone pilots to remain at least 500 feet below clouds and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds.

In this example, the cloud ceiling is reported at 397 feet AGL (Above Ground Level). Because the clouds are so low, drone operations may not be legal or safe.

Always check both the weather and airspace before every flight.

A safe flight starts before the drone ever leaves the ground.

🚁 You can learn about cloud clearances, airspace, weather, and much more in Bluff City Overwatch’s Intro to Drone Operations course — your first step toward Part 107.

05/28/2026

New BCOW training aids are officially built and ready for flight operations. 🚁

These gates will be used to help students develop:
• Controlled flight
• Precision maneuvering
• Spatial awareness
• Confidence under movement
• Advanced drone handling skills

As Bluff City Overwatch continues to grow, so will our training progression. These gates will eventually help introduce students to more advanced operational flying concepts, obstacle navigation, and future BCOW200 skill-building courses.

Special thanks to everyone continuing to support local drone education and safe drone operations throughout the Memphis area.

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

As we gather in remembrance this Memorial Day weekend, please continue to operate your drones safely and responsibly.

Recreational drone pilots should avoid flying directly over crowds or groups of people during holiday events and gatherings. Stay within Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.

Also be mindful of airport operations and airspace restrictions.
Memphis International Airport - MEM
Millington-Memphis Airport
Olive Branch Airport Taylor Field

Enjoy the weekend, fly safe, and always be aware of the airspace and people around you.

05/22/2026

Having control over your drone and understanding the controls is paramount to safe and legal drone operations.

05/21/2026

Most people dont know this, but you must have a recreational certification from the Federal Aviation Administration in order to fly a drone, even in your own backyard and regardless of age. Once you go outside with your drone you are considered to be in federal airspace.

You will learn more about this and other drone laws you need to know in our Intro to Drone Operation course.

Message us today for more info on upcoming classes or how to schedule your group.

05/21/2026

In dreary days like today we can see low cloud coverage.

Always fly 500 feet below and 2,000 feet horizontally from any clouds.

You can use the Aloft Air Control App under the weather section to check cloud cover. Right now where I am in Class G airspace the cloud coverage is at 880 feet.

So let's do a little math, clouds at 880 feet, drone must be 500 feet below clouds; max flight is at 380 feet AGL (Above Ground Level).

You can learn more about this and how to safely operate your drone in our Intro to Drone Operations Course.

Message us today for more info.

Know before you go, and stay safe!