The sky's the limit! Well, not any more when it comes to photography. Aerial photos and videos, provided by today's drones - also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) - offer a refreshing look at a familiar scene. Aerial shoots are among some of the most innovative services being offered today for a variety of customers for a variety of applications in Westchester County, let alone for vacations and other special occasions.

Aerial drone photography is now available for residential and commercial customers from Hickory Homes Property Service in Mt. Kisco, Bedford, Katonah and surrounding towns in Westchester County, and can add an interesting visual dimension to your sales presentations or to assist you with your business needs. Just make note that since aerial photography is a new form of ''media', you need to make sure that your photography complies with FAA guidelines and any other privacy restrictions.

Here are some industries where aerial photography is helping and enhancing a businesses' services:

For real estate agents, aerial photography can enhance your listing package and can offer your buyers an aerial view of your listing property along with the standard interior and exterior photos. Aerial photography allows future buyers to view:

• Encompassing aerial views of the entire property and land
• What the drive home or the kids' walk to school looks like
• The neighborhood and surrounding area, including the home's proximity to neighbors, amenities (local shopping, schools, etc.) access to major highways
• Overview of roadways and public transportation

Venues offering property and outdoor space for events such as weddings, large groups, meetings, etc. can include an aerial view of their space so customers can see what the location offers, what the space can accommodate and the set up.

For companies involved in construction, aerial photography offers visual options to any project for builders, land surveyors, architects, facility inspections, and insurance companies.

Aerial photography can also be a powerful tool (and help address safety issues for your staff) for power line inspection, residential and commercial roof inspection, and tree inspection.

There are many applications for aerial photography and its use is becoming more widespread.