4AB Drone Services

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Nathan Stuhlmacher is an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot, an ITC Level I Certified sUAS Thermographer (Infrared Training Center), and an instrument-rated Private Pilot. 4AB Drone Services is veteran-owned and fully insured, serving Richmond, VA and about a 2-hour radius. Thermal: radiometric thermal scans on a DJI Matrice 4T (640x512 radiometric sensor, +/-2C or +/-2% accuracy). Every pixel carries a temperature, so you get measured data, not just a colored picture. Roof moisture and insulation, heat loss, post-storm checks, solar panel hot spots, and on-call wounded deer and lost pet recovery, day or night. Imaging: real estate photo and video, 100MP stills and 6K video from the air, FPV fly-throughs, and a Nikon full-frame kit for interiors, so the aerial and ground shots come from one vendor. Commercial, construction, and event coverage too. Mapping: site models and orthomosaics with centimeter-level RTK accuracy. A 20-year Navy career set the standard: disciplined pre-flight planning, safe and compliant flights, and clear communication. Typical turnaround is 24 to 72 hours, with expedited delivery available. Let's talk about your project.

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Current Top Pro

Hired 16 times

Serves Richmond, VA

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1 employee

2 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Outdoors

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and punctuality.

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Eyrius J.

Aug 16, 2026

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We did a couples photoshoot with short notice and Nathan was very respectful, communicative, and easy to work with. He was very professional and creative even suggesting poses for us to do and helping us find the right spots for pictures, as well as assisting with scheduling to make sure the atmosphere was right to take pictures. I have plans to hire him again in the near future ! Thank you for helping us!! The pictures turned out beautifully!

Details: Couples portrait • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • My home, venue, etc.

Portrait Photography

Deseeray D.

2 weeks ago

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Details: Real estate sale photos • 1 property • Residential • 1000 - 2000 sq ft • I'm flexible • I'm flexible

Real Estate and Architectural Photography

Teri M.

Sep 8, 2026

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I can not say enough about Nathan and 4AB Drone Services. Nathan was not only professional, on time and communicative;
he was incredibly creative and knowledgeable.
He made excellent recommendations, and was very open to suggestions.

I have been a professional real estate agent with a major brokerage in Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia for over 22 years.
I am always on the lookout for excellent partners. I plan on using Nathan for all of my future drone and photographic needs going forward.

Details: Interior architecture photos • Exterior architecture photos • Real estate sale photos • Artistic photos • 1 property • Residential • Less than 1000 sq ft • I'm flexible • I'm flexible

Real Estate and Architectural Photography

Sutton B.

3 weeks ago

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Nathan delivered clear, crisp still photos and video covering my entire 6 acres which provided me with critical information on time, when I needed it. Professional, faster than 'on time', displayed his experience, integrity, and respect for me and the work at every turn. Communication was first rate. The price was right, too.

Details: A single site • Drone • Video clips • I'm flexible • As recommended by the professional

Aerial Photography

Martin B.

Jul 18, 2026

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It was an absolute pleasure working with Nathan. I will definitely use him again whenever I need a professional photographer. And to add the cherry on top, he’s a vet like myself! I couldn't have asked for more!

Details: Real estate sale photos • 1 property • Residential • 1000 - 2000 sq ft • I'm flexible

Real Estate and Architectural Photography

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Most real estate shoots run $200 to $400 depending on photo/video scope and property size. Thermal inspections, deer and pet recovery, and mapping are quoted by scope. No travel fee within about 1 hour of Richmond.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Quick text or call to confirm goals and site, schedule around weather/light, take pictures and fly the drone photo mission, deliver edited photos/video in 24–72 hours via online google drive folder.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot. ITC Level I Certified sUAS Thermographer (Infrared Training Center, October 2026), so thermal work is flown and interpreted to a professional standard. Instrument-rated private pilot, fully insured, background-checked. 20 years in the Navy taught me disciplined planning and reliability.

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