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How It All Started
Starting a drone business opens the door to a fast-growing industry full of opportunity and innovation. From aerial photography and real estate to agriculture, inspections, and events, drones offer versatile services that are in high demand.
For tech-savvy individuals with a creative edge or entrepreneurial drive, it's a chance to turn passion into profit while working independently, exploring exciting environments, and offering cutting-edge solutions to modern challenges.
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Certifications
03/2008: Federal Bureau of Investigations: Leadership and Supervision
12/2010: Developmental Disabilities First Responder
05/2013: Ethics in Policing
02/2017: Hazardous Chemicals
09/2020: Video Surveillance Techniques
07/2021: Policing the Mentally Ill.
08/2021: Sexual Harassment and Discrimination in The Workplace
03/2022: Initial Law Enforcement Response to Suicide Bomb Attacks
06/2022: Explosives and Explosives Effects
09/2022: FEMA IS-100C Introduction to the Basic Incident Command System
09/2022: FEMA IS-200C Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
09/2022: FEMA IS-700B Introduction to the National Incident Management System
09/2022: FEMA IS-800D National Response Framework
10/2022: Initial Response Strategies & Tactics When Responding to Missing Children
08/2024: FAA Part 107 Certification
02/2025: Aerial Photography & Videography
03/2025: Indoor Drone Tactical Operators Course
04/2025: Aerial Search & Rescue
06/2025: Aerial Inspections
07/2025: Level 1 Thermographer
12/2005: Incident Command Systems Level 100
Meet Manish Gautam, Owner
Employment History:
September 1994 thru December 2022 employed by Hamilton Police Division located in Mercer County New Jersey. Entered employment as a police officer, retired as Detective Lieutenant. Responsibilities included: Detective Bureau Commander, Crime Scene Unit Commander, Juvenile Unit Commander,
June 2023 to present employed as an Undersheriff for Burlington County Sheriff’s Office. Command responsibilities include Detective Bureau, Special Operations, Drone Unit.
30%
Growth in drone usage for events and weddings from 2022 to 2024
92%
Percentage of couples who rated drone wedding footage as one of their favorite parts of their wedding video
$43 Billion
Projected value of the global drone market by 2028
Aerial Solutions
Commercial and Residential Real Estate Photography and Videography
Roof Inspections
All forms of Qualitative Thermographic Inspections with no Shutdown of Operations
Building Envelope Qualitative Thermographic Inspections
Photovoltaic Inspections utilizing Thermographic Imaging from Ground or Drone
Photogrammetry
Construction Progression Photographs and Mapping
Lost Pet Locator Services
Legal Game Recovery for Hunters
Agriculture Health
Special Events: Weddings, Games, Sports
Advertisements
Residential and Commercial Inspections
Aerial Photography
Thermal Non-Destructive Inspection Service
Happy Customers
What they’re saying
"Manish was amazing! He took high-quality photos of the properties I needed, was extremely efficient, and arrived on time. He went above and beyond, capturing every detail with great care. Highly recommend his services -- 5 stars!"
— Sha 3/18/2025
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