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Dakota Aerials is owned & operated by Dave Tunge.

Dave started his flying career in the 1960’s. He is a Commercial Pilot; holds Single, Multi-Engine, and Instrument Flight Instructor Ratings and has logged over 20,000 hours of flight experience.

Aerial photography has been a passion with him for nearly as long as he has been flying. Dave is a native of South Dakota, growing up in Sioux Falls and eventually residing in the hills overlooking Lewis & Clark Lake near Yankton…the “Mother City of the Dakotas“.

The mission of Dakota Aerials is to offer clients aerial images that truly capture the finest reproduction of the subject property. Tack sharp images, best time of day for lighting, state-of-the-art equipment and the experience of a lifetime pilot will provide you with one-of-a-kind images that you will be proud to display.

What People Say…

During the three-year, approximately $2 billion expansion of CF Industries’ Port Neal nitrogen complex in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, we used Dakota Aerials as a resource for monthly visuals of our construction progress and related projects. Dave was great to work with—he was reliable, prompt and responsive to our sometimes unusual or unforeseeable requests. He also delivered a superior product that exceeded our expectations. At the end of the project, Dave went above and beyond to quickly print, matte, frame and deliver more than 30 large photos that we used to commemorate the project. CF Industries was very satisfied with Dakota Aerials’ products and services and will turn to them for our future needs.

We used Dakota Aerials for a few years during construction of our water treatment plant, pump station and water tower. The quality of Dave’s work is top notch. He was easy to work with, very accommodating and his prices are fair. Dave always bent over backward to ensure we got the photos we needed, as well as made sure we felt we were getting a good value for our money. I can, without hesitation, give my highest possible recommendation to Dakota Aerials. I wouldn’t consider using anyone else.

On a project as challenging on this one, it was great to have one less thing to worry about with the aerial photos. They were both fantastic and delivered on time without fail. We used them quite a bit. Side note that the montage you did for us last Christmas is still hanging up in our office. Feel free to use any comments from me for your website. We may have another project in the Sioux Falls area in 1-2 years so I will touch base if we do.

Sky High South Dakota

Price: $29.95

Enjoy a new perspective on the landscapes of your favorite state in Sky High South Dakota, featuring the artistry of veteran pilot and photographer Dave Tunge of Yankton. Our beautiful farmlands, river valleys, mountains and prairies are even more enchanting when seen from the height of an eagle’s flight.

11″ x 12″ hardcover, 208 pp.

Awards

Over the years Dave has received many awards for his work…
Best in Show
People’s Choice
Judge’s Choice Award
Professional Aerial Photographers Association International Conference
February, 2007
San Antonio, Texas

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