If I could afford to fly and scout a new area, I'd do it in a heart beat. In just a matter of a few minutes over the area, you'll be able to see a lot that you wouldn't otherwise see. Seeing an over view of an area would be a great start to figuring out a game plan. Will it take the place of scouting on the ground, no but it will aid in being more educated about the lay of the land, and knowing and seeingthe lay of the land is a big help in hunting big game.