Who’s Flying

I'm David Elles, FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot in West Michigan. I've been flying for decades. It started with remote control airplanes and gliders, and that love of flying grew into drones. Tight Lines Drone is what happens when all that time in the air turns into a business.

Those hours mean I know how to read the wind, the light, and the terrain, and how to find the angle that makes a property, project, or event look exactly right. Gliders taught me to fly smooth, and smooth is what makes footage look cinematic instead of jerky.

If it can be shot from the air, I can probably shoot it. Tell me what you need and let's get it in the air.

A man standing on a dirt construction site holding a remote control with a drone flying above him and a view of trees and blue sky in the background.
A man wearing sunglasses and outdoor clothing kneels in a river, holding a large rainbow trout he caught. Snow is visible on the riverbank behind him, with trees and ice along the shore.

Get Your Shot Booked:

Tell me what you're working with — a listing, a job site, an event, whatever needs a view from above. I'll give you a call to nail down the details, then get you availability and a straight-up quote.