Real Work. Real Arizona Projects.
From casinos to mining sites, Omari captures Arizona’s toughest and most important projects with precision.
Omari Garrett is the FAA Part 107-certified founder and lead operator of High Valley Drones (HVD), a family-owned aerial photography and drone services company based in the West Valley of Phoenix, Arizona. Originally from the Midwest, Omari launched HVD after relocating to Arizona in 2021, bringing with him a deep background in education, athletics, and a lifelong passion for technology and photography.
From Educator to Aerial Visionary
Omari’s journey into drones started in the classroom but took flight when he saw the world from above.
Omari was first introduced to drones during his time as a high school educator and athletic director in Illinois. During the pandemic, he enrolled in a drone licensing course offered to teachers and immediately recognized how drone technology could combine his interests in exploration, technical tools, and visual storytelling. Since then, he’s applied his skills to projects across Arizona in construction, real estate, mining, tourism, and live events — capturing high-impact visuals even in complex or harsh environments.
Skilled. Sharp. Client-Focused.
Omari translates your vision, even if it’s complex, into visuals that work.
Clients consistently praise Omari for his ability to truly listen, understand abstract or complex visual requests, and translate them into stunning aerial footage that exceeds expectations. His technical precision, attention to detail, and approachable personality make him a trusted partner on high-stakes projects — from documenting the multi-phase development of San Tan Gila Casino, to showcasing a Komatsu autonomous mining truck demo for international observers.
Locally Owned. Family Operated. Arizona Proud.
Omari and his family are invested in their work, and in their community.”
Outside of HVD, Omari is deeply embedded in his local community. He teaches biology in the West Valley, coaches youth track & field through Explosive Performance Athletics, and owns Starseed Athletics, where he trains young athletes in biomechanical movement. Together with his wife, co-owner of HVD, and their three athletic daughters, Omari runs a business grounded in integrity, family values, and a true love for capturing new perspectives from above.