From the Music Industry to the Sky

Keith Stancil spent more than two decades building a career in entertainment marketing before he ever picked up a drone controller. He earned a B.S. in Commercial Music from Georgia State University and went on to work with major record labels including Capitol Records, Warner Music Group and Word Entertainment, where he managed general market, international, and digital divisions and helped grow entire business lines by triple digits over a matter of years. He later founded Artist Garden Entertainment, an artist management and marketing consulting firm, where he continued applying that same marketing instinct to help musicians and brands grow. Keith honed his video production skills working with artists producing music videos.

That background is not a footnote. It is the foundation of everything Nashville Drone Co produces today.

Why a Marketing Background Changes How a Drone Company Shoots

Most drone operators approach a job the same way: get in the air, capture the shot, land. Keith approaches it differently, because two decades in entertainment marketing taught him something most pilots never learn: footage only matters if it moves people.

Every project starts with a plan. Before a drone ever leaves the ground, Keith and his team think through pacing, framing, and story arc the same way a marketing campaign gets built, with a clear sense of what the final piece needs to accomplish and who it needs to reach. That instinct shows up in the difference between a flat, wide establishing shot and a sequence that actually holds someone's attention.

Notable Production Credits

Since founding Nashville Drone Co, Keith's aerial cinematography has appeared in national and high profile productions, including:

• Hello Sunshine's Wynonna Judd documentary, Between Hell and Hallelujah

• Live broadcast coverage of the MLS League Cup Final

• National ad campaigns

Work at that level leaves no room for a reshoot the next day. Missing a shot during a live broadcast or a documentary production is not an option, and that pressure has shaped how Keith prepares for every project, from a single property flyover to a multi week construction documentation series.

FAA Certified and Fully Insured

Keith holds his FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and carries full liability insurance for every flight. He personally handles airspace authorizations for each project location before any drone takes off, particularly important for the tight, high traffic airspace found in downtown Nashville and around active construction sites.

Nashville Drone Co does not subcontract or dispatch outside pilots. Every project that carries Keith's name behind it is shot and edited by his own team, which means consistent quality and direct communication from the first phone call through final delivery.

Sky Hymnal: Where Drone Footage Meets Original Music

Beyond client work, Keith is also the founder of Sky Hymnal, a music project that pairs aerial drone footage with original instrumental ambient guitar compositions. The project reflects the same instinct that runs through all of his commercial work: that visuals and sound, put together with intention, create something more emotional than either one alone. It is a direct extension of the storytelling approach Keith brings to every Nashville Drone Co project.

Combined Marketing and Drone Expertise

In 2020, Keith combined his marketing background with hands on drone piloting to serve clients across real estate, construction, events, film, and brand marketing throughout Middle Tennessee. His client list includes developers like Giarratana Development, contractors including McCrory Construction and Axiom Builders, and businesses across the region that need aerial content built to actually perform, not just look nice.

Get in Touch with Keith

Whether you are planning a construction documentation series, a real estate listing video, or a brand campaign that needs a cinematic edge, Keith and the Nashville Drone Co team are ready to help you plan the shoot.

Contact us today to talk through your project. info@nashvilledrone.co

FAQ

What is Keith Stancil's background before starting Nashville Drone Co?

Keith spent over two decades in entertainment marketing, working with major labels including Word Entertainment and Warner Music Group, and later founded his own artist management firm, Artist Garden Entertainment.

Is Keith Stancil FAA certified?

Yes. Keith holds an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and carries full liability insurance for every project.

What kind of production work has Keith Stancil's aerial footage appeared in?

His work has been featured in Hello Sunshine's Wynonna Judd documentary "Between Hell and Hallelujah," live broadcast coverage of the MLS League Cup Final, and campaigns for brands including Paramount Nashville.

Does Keith Stancil personally shoot every Nashville Drone Co project?

Nashville Drone Co does not subcontract work to outside pilots. Every project is handled by Keith and his in-house team from booking through final delivery.

What is Sky Hymnal?

Sky Hymnal is a music project founded by Keith that pairs original instrumental ambient guitar music with aerial drone footage.