Aerial drone photography of infrastructure and land

Policy

Pricing & Payment Policy

Professional Aerial Services | Thermal Inspections | Infrastructure Solutions

At Cox Aerial Solutions LLC, we believe in providing customers with transparent pricing, clear expectations, and professional service from project planning through completion.

Our pricing structure is designed to provide flexibility for individual service requests while supporting long-term partnerships with organizations requiring recurring aerial inspection solutions.

Pricing Policy

Customized Service Pricing

Every project is unique. Pricing is developed based on the specific requirements of each customer and may include:

  • Scope of work
  • Project complexity
  • Inspection requirements
  • Flight operations required
  • Equipment and technology utilized
  • Data processing requirements
  • Reporting requirements
  • Travel and mobilization needs
  • Project timeline

A written estimate or proposal will be provided before work begins outlining:

  • Services included
  • Expected deliverables
  • Project timeline
  • Total project investment
  • Payment requirements

One-Time Service Payment Terms

Reality | Agriculture | Inspection Day Services

Cox Aerial Solutions LLC provides one-time aerial services for customers requiring professional drone operations without an ongoing annual service agreement.

Reality & Property Services

  • Real estate aerial photography
  • Property marketing imagery
  • Aerial video production
  • Land and property documentation

Agriculture Services

  • Crop monitoring
  • Agricultural documentation
  • Thermal analysis when applicable
  • Land assessment services

Inspection Day Services

  • Thermal inspections
  • Infrastructure assessments
  • Solar inspections
  • Equipment documentation
  • Construction progress documentation
  • Custom aerial data collection

Deposit Requirement

For all one-time service projects, a 50% deposit is required before scheduling and beginning project operations.

The initial deposit secures:

  • Project scheduling
  • Equipment preparation
  • Flight planning
  • Operational coordination
  • Resource allocation

Cox Aerial Solutions LLC will begin project preparation once the required deposit has been received.

Remaining Balance Payment Terms

The remaining 50% project balance will be invoiced upon completion of field operations and delivery preparation, payable under Net 30 Payment Terms.

What Does Net 30 Mean?

Net 30 means the customer has 30 calendar days from the invoice date to submit payment in full.

Example

Invoice Date
August 1
Payment Due Date
August 31

Payment is considered timely when received within the 30-day payment period. Net 30 terms allow commercial customers and organizations adequate time for internal approval and accounts payable processing while providing Cox Aerial Solutions LLC with predictable payment scheduling.

Annual Thermal Inspection Partnership Payment Terms

Utility & Infrastructure Partnership Programs

Cox Aerial Solutions LLC Annual Thermal Inspection Programs are structured around recurring inspections, reserved scheduling availability, reporting services, and long-term infrastructure monitoring.

Because these programs require advance planning, dedicated operational availability, equipment readiness, and ongoing customer support, payment is structured as follows:

Initial Contract Payment — 25% Required

Upon execution of an Annual Thermal Inspection Agreement, a 25% initial payment is required before service commencement.

This payment secures:

  • Annual inspection scheduling
  • Reserved operational availability
  • Project planning
  • Customer coordination
  • Administrative preparation

Remaining Contract Balance Payment Options

The remaining 75% contract balance may be paid through one of the following options:

Monthly Payment Option

The remaining balance is divided into equal monthly payments throughout the contract term.

Example

Annual Contract
$24,000
Initial Payment
$6,000 (25%)
Remaining Balance
$18,000
Monthly Payment
$1,500/month × 12

Quarterly Payment Option

The remaining balance is divided into four quarterly payments.

Example

Annual Contract
$24,000
Initial Payment
$6,000 (25%)
Remaining Balance
$18,000
Quarterly Payment
$4,500 every 3 months

Annual Payment Option

Customers may elect to pay the remaining contract balance annually according to the approved agreement schedule.

Example

Annual Contract
$24,000
Initial Payment
$6,000 (25%)
Remaining Balance
$18,000

Emergency Response Payment Terms

Emergency response services may be available for:

  • Storm damage assessments
  • Outage investigations
  • Critical infrastructure evaluations
  • Equipment failure documentation
  • Time-sensitive aerial operations

Standard Emergency Response Rate

$200 / hour

2-hour minimum

Emergency response services outside an active annual agreement are invoiced separately.

Emergency response operations are subject to:

  • Pilot availability
  • FAA requirements
  • Weather conditions
  • Safe operating conditions

Additional Services & Change Orders

Services outside the approved scope of work may require additional charges. Examples:

  • Additional locations
  • Additional inspection areas
  • Additional flight days
  • Expanded reporting requirements
  • Additional data processing
  • Custom deliverables

Customers will be notified of any additional costs before work outside the approved scope is performed whenever practical.

Weather & Operational Conditions

Cox Aerial Solutions LLC prioritizes safe and compliant operations. Flights may be delayed or rescheduled due to:

  • Unsafe weather conditions
  • High winds
  • Lightning
  • FAA restrictions
  • Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs)
  • Airspace limitations
  • Unsafe operating environments

Cox Aerial Solutions LLC maintains final authority regarding whether flight operations can safely and legally be conducted. Weather or FAA-related delays do not eliminate contracted service obligations. Services will be rescheduled when conditions allow.

Late Payment Policy

Invoices not paid according to agreed payment terms may result in:

  • Suspension of future services
  • Loss of priority scheduling
  • Delayed delivery of final reports or deliverables
  • Additional collection actions when necessary

Customers experiencing payment concerns are encouraged to communicate with Cox Aerial Solutions LLC to establish a resolution.

Customer Commitment

Cox Aerial Solutions LLC structures pricing and payment policies to provide:

  • Clear expectations
  • Reliable scheduling
  • Professional service delivery
  • Quality documentation
  • Long-term customer relationships

Our mission is to provide dependable aerial solutions through safe operations, accurate data collection, and professional reporting.

Cox Aerial Solutions LLC

Professional Aerial Solutions Built on Safety, Precision, and Integrity

  • FAA Part 107 Certified UAS Operations
  • Thermal Inspection Capabilities
  • Commercial Aerial Imaging Services
  • $2,000,000 Liability Insurance Coverage

coxaerialphoto@gmail.com