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With over 13 years of professional videography and a decade of dedicated FAA-certified drone operations, I provide high-end aerial cinematography and post-production services defined by military-grade precision. As a U.S. Navy veteran, my workflow is built on a foundation of discipline, extreme attention to detail, and a commitment to mission success—traits that ensure every frame I capture meets the highest industry standards.

My expertise goes beyond simply flying; I am a full-cycle creator. I specialize in capturing cinematic 4K visuals and translating them into compelling narratives through advanced editing in Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. Whether it is a commercial marketing package for a luxury resort or complex infrastructure documentation, I spend the necessary time in pre-production and post-production to ensure a polished, professional result.

Why Work With Me?

Experience: Licensed Part 107 pilot since the program’s inception (August 2016).

Precision: Rigorous attention to detail cultivated through military service and an 18-year career in corporate project management.

Full Service: I don’t just deliver raw clips; I offer professional color grading, sound design, and narrative editing.

Proven Results: I encourage you to review my client feedback, which reflects my dedication to quality and professional communication.

I value the relationships I build with my clients and look forward to bringing a unique, cinematic perspective to your next project.

  Cinematography, Editing, Real Estate



  Cinematography, Construction, Editing, Real Estate, Roof Inspection



  Agriculture, Cinematography, Editing, Real Estate, Surveying & Mapping



  Agriculture, Boating And Water Sports, Cinematography, Construction, Editing, Event, Real Estate, Roof Inspection, Wedding, Other


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Tom B.
5.0 (5)   5 jobs posted

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I've worked with Chad previously, and he does an amazing job.

April 13, 2026
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Tom B.
5.0 (5)   5 jobs posted

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Chad was excellent to communicate with and provided top-quality images easily within the timeframe I needed them. Would highly recommend.

March 9, 2026
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PrecisionHawk Operations
5.0 (168)   319 jobs posted

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Keen to details. looking forward to work again with

Feb. 27, 2026
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Sonal A.
5.0 (8)   9 jobs posted

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Excellent experience working with Chad. Communication was clear and timely, and the footage quality was outstanding. Both aerial and ground shots were captured professionally, with great attention to detail. Turnaround time was fast, and everything was delivered exactly as promised. Highly recommend for anyone needing high-quality property photos and videos.

Jan. 11, 2026
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Jack T.
5.0 (213)   472 jobs posted

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Excellent communication, photo quality and turnaround time. I look forward to working with Xtreme Heights Productions again.

Nov. 14, 2025
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VAS - USA ..
5.0 (232)   483 jobs posted

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Superior drone operator! Provides EXACTLY what is requested with perfect attention to detail! Highly recommended! We'll definitely be working with him again!

April 10, 2025
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Radius N.
5.0 (14)   18 jobs posted

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Wonderful experience with Xtreme Heights Productions. Extremely high-quality output. Understood the requirements right away and kept me in the loop throughout the job. Highly recommended.

Dec. 16, 2024
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Emily B.
5.0 (51)   113 jobs posted

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Amazing Work! Pleasure to work with you!

Nov. 4, 2024
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VAS - USA ..
5.0 (232)   483 jobs posted

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Oct. 20, 2024
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Kristin B.
5.0 (57)   108 jobs posted

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Aug. 16, 2024
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Illana L.
5.0 (8)   10 jobs posted

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Quick and quality work!

July 15, 2024
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Margarita B.
5.0 (43)   107 jobs posted

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AMAZING! Everything turned out really great and was exactly what we needed. Fast turnaround!

Jan. 29, 2024
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Rob R.
4.3 (6)   20 jobs posted

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Chad was very open to all instruction and hit the nail on the head. He was prepared and asked all the right questions before the flight. Delivery was prompt and smooth and the footage was great. Would (and will) hire again.

Jan. 18, 2024
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Montane P.
5.0 (14)   62 jobs posted

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Chad was very pleasant to work with and accomplished all of our project goals efficiently and beautifully. Great communicator and reliable pilot. I will hire Chad again for future projects in the area.

Jan. 4, 2024
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John M.
5.0 (972)   2,985 jobs posted

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Chad was very helpful and got the photos we needed. He also waited at the property for multiple hours for the weather to clear which I really appreciated. The photos look great as well

Dec. 14, 2023
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Keegan P.
5.0 (38)   56 jobs posted

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Dec. 5, 2023
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Stone H.
5.0 (11)   14 jobs posted

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Great communication and great footage! Thank you so much!!

Nov. 30, 2023
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Serious Land C.
5.0 (8)   22 jobs posted

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Fantastic footage, with delivery within a couple days of order. Best photos and videos we've ever gotten for a real estate shoot!

March 27, 2023
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Leo M.
5.0 (1)   1 job posted

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Chad is a very professional and skilled pilot who knows how to quickly understand the flight requirements and carries them out flawlessly and cooperatively. A great person to work with! We highly recommend him!

Feb. 14, 2020
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Greg L.
5.0 (5)   15 jobs posted

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Chad did a great job with our event. All he needed was a little direction and a shot list and he was good to go. Highly recommended.

Dec. 3, 2019
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Davilyn W.
1 job posted

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Chad did a fantastic job with our ranch. He was great to work with, easy to communicate with and very accommodating. Chad went above and beyond for us and his shots were beautiful! We will definitely be using him again and would highly recommend him!

Dec. 6, 2017
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Alana C.
1 job posted

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We used Chad for our wedding on 5/20 in the Delaware beaches for an aerial view of the outdoor venue and pictures. Chad's work was not only extremely professional and excellent, but he was so easy to get along with and have a part of our day. Although it was one of the first of its kind for him, he handled it with such ease and we barely even noticed him there! Although the wind prevented him from flying the drone for our beach shots, he quickly adapted to the weather and environment and was able to get amazing footage and work at our pictures tucked in-land and at our venue site. You could tell that he prepped for the wedding site- going out early and checking conditions and really being quite prepared in an unfamiliar area. He independently looked into the drone permits and area even prior to stepping foot there for the weekend. It was a breeze to communicate with Chad prior to the event and was very responsive and timely. He gave us a sneak peak of some of the pictures a few days after the wedding and he finished the job very efficiently and a few days after that. I would highly recommend Chad and Xtreme Heights Production for your drone needs!

May 30, 2017
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Reed B.
5.0 (1)   1 job posted

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I worked with Chad on a parcel of vacant property in Michigan. Chad was able to get me preliminary videos in a very timely fashion, handle my numerous edits and comments quickly. I'm very happy with the final product and would strongly recommend Chad.

May 16, 2017
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A M.
5.0 (1)   1 job posted

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Chad was so easy to work with, very professional and dedicated to the project. He provided footage for 3 manufacturing plants that required coordination and logistics- he was always early and the last to leave! He is very passionate about the work he does and wants to make sure you are satisfied with the results. We are! I would look forward to working with him again.

April 19, 2017
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Matthew C.
5.0 (14)   29 jobs posted

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Chad and Xtreme Heights Production are amazing. We had a 2,000-acre property in Tennessee and Chad came all the way out to help us out. He was very professional and offered us more value than any of the other drone videographers that we looked into. We are very satisfied with his work and will not hesitate to reach out to him for any future projects.

April 18, 2017
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Liverpool Street P.
5.0 (2)   4 jobs posted

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Chad was a pleasure to work with, he was really enthusiastic, professional and above all got us some amazing shots! It was a difficult job on the road trip. A lot of stopping, starting and coordination. It was a very long day, but he was still up for the task and with a lot of positivity and confidence. He is a very friendly guy who knew exactly what we wanted and delivered with a can-do attitude. We will definitely keep Chad in mind for future projects!

April 13, 2017
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Carol B.
1 job posted

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Couldn't be happier with Xtremeheights and Chad Hatcher's work! Simply great, affordable and professional. Kudos!

April 13, 2017
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Laurel J.
2 jobs posted

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Chad did a fabulous job on our real estate land video and pictures. He always communicated with me, responded quickly and is was professional. The pictures and video turned out far better than I could have imaged! Chad was a true pleasure to work with!

April 11, 2017
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Allie K.
5.0 (4)   41 jobs posted

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We are very happy that we used Chad for our project! He went above and beyond with the footage that we needed, turn around time was quick, and he was willing to travel a long distance to complete our project. We will definitely be using him for future projects.

Dec. 13, 2016
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natalie m.
5.0 (3)   14 jobs posted

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Chad did an excellent job doing our commercial real estate shoot. He gave us more pictures than we even asked for which was awesome! He is easy to work with and passionate about his work.

Nov. 23, 2016
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TEDDY L.
5.0 (1)   1 job posted

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Chad was very friendly and absolutely professional with his technology gears, knowledge on aerial videography and was a great team player with our other art directors and photographers on our creative art directions and ad hoc aerial shots. We would love to work with him again in our future projects and we high recommend Xtreme Heights to anyone that is in needs of solid aerial drone videography and photography productions. Chad is your man for the job!

Oct. 20, 2016
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