Skyview Media
A University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) student has established himself at The Bridge on campus to run his new business.
Caleb Blair is the owner of Skyview Media, a company that specializes in professional aerial photography and videography using drones. Blair is currently targeting the real estate industry due to the extensive construction projects happening throughout Huntsville. He explained that the value of Skyview Media’s services for real estate is providing aerial photos and footage that shows a different view of new residences that is otherwise difficult to obtain. In addition to real estate, Blair is also focusing on working with people to complete personal projects. Anyone with photography or videography related ideas can contact Skyview Media to get high quality aerial images and videos. Blair believes the services offered by Skyview Media will be especially valuable for marketing strategies. Aerial media presents a unique perspective that catches people’s eyes, which is ideal for individuals and companies’ advertising efforts.
Currently, Blair’s short-term goals for his business are establishing a presence and making connections. He is focusing on finding and working with clients to promote his services, but in the future there are several avenues he wants to pursue. One of these avenues is aerial mapping which can provide 3D scans of buildings as well as measure the volume and area of buildings. Thermal imaging is another possibility, which can be used to scan solar fields to identify what panels absorb the most sunlight and may help build more efficient panels. Yet another area Blair would like to expand into is the agriculture industry; drones can map fields to see what areas plants may best thrive in.
Skyview Media started operating from The Bridge at UAH in January 2022. Speaking about how the space has helped his business, Blair said that The Bridge has allowed him to protect his business under Limited Liability Company (LLC), which is important because the use of drones can be legally complex. The Bridge has also let Blair establish a business address for Skyview Media, and sharing the Invention to Innovation Center (I²C) with other individuals who do business presents the opportunity for networking. “As I sit here for longer and get to meet more and more people that work in The Bridge and in the I²C itself, I wanna build those connections, and I think that’s where it will really help me,” Blair said.
The Bridge is the literal bridge that connects the UAH College of Business and the I²C building at UAH. Sponsored by the College of Business, The Bridge serves as an incubator for student-owned and run businesses. Students must submit applications with credentials of their company before being accepted into The Bridge program. Currently there are two companies at The Bridge. For inquiries about The Bridge program, contact Drew Yarbrough at dwh0012@uah.edu.
