Our Story
Prairie Sky Drones was founded by Jax Schuster, a Sioux Falls-based pilot who kept getting the same question from real estate contacts: "Can you get a drone shot of this?" After the hundredth time, Jax got FAA certified, invested in professional equipment, and went all-in on aerial photography for the Sioux Falls market.
In 2026, Prairie Sky expanded to a second hub in Rapid City with Damien's brother covering West SD, the Black Hills, and border areas in Nebraska, Wyoming, and Montana. Two pilots, two hubs — statewide coverage for South Dakota real estate.
Why Real Estate Only
A lot of drone companies say they do everything — weddings, inspections, agriculture, you name it. We specialize in real estate because it's where we deliver the most value. Real estate agents aren't our side clients. They're our entire business.
That means we understand MLS requirements, listing deadlines, and exactly what images make buyers click. We're built around your workflow, not ours.
Equipment
We fly the DJI Mavic 3 Pro and DJI Air 3 — professional-grade drones capable of 4K/60fps video and 48MP stills. Every shoot is backed up on-site. We don't leave without confirming clean footage.
Service Area — Sioux Falls Hub (Jax)
SE South Dakota. No travel fees within 40 miles of Sioux Falls — all of Minnehaha and Lincoln counties plus surrounding communities.
Counties: Minnehaha, Lincoln, Turner, McCook, Moody, Lake, Brookings, Kingsbury, Hamlin, Deuel
Cities: Sioux Falls, Brandon, Tea, Harrisburg, Dell Rapids, Baltic, Canton, Lennox, Hartford, Brookings, Watertown, Madison, Yankton
Service Area — Rapid City Hub
West South Dakota, the Black Hills, and border areas in NE, WY, and MT.
SD Counties: Pennington, Meade, Lawrence, Custer, Fall River, Butte, Harding
SD Cities: Rapid City, Sturgis, Spearfish, Deadwood, Hot Springs, Belle Fourche, Custer, Keystone, Hill City
Nebraska: Dawes, Sioux, Sheridan counties — Chadron, Crawford, Gordon
Wyoming: Crook, Weston, Campbell counties — Sundance, Newcastle, Gillette
Montana: Carter, Fallon, Powder River counties — Ekalaka, Baker, Broadus