Certifications

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Birds Eye Aerial Drones (BEAD) was founded by veteran, Scott Painter, with the intention of creating a workplace for prior military to feel appreciated and supported. BEAD is structured to be a place where veterans can thrive and continue to use their military born strengths and acumen. We have acquired the below certifications and accommodations through serving various industries utilizing our military roots.

About Us: Certifications

BEAD proudly stands as a veteran-owned business, dedicated to excellence, and recognized by leading certification bodies. Our commitment to quality, diversity, and service is validated through multiple certifications that highlight our capabilities and values.

As a California Certified Small Business/Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SB/DVBE), we deliver expert drone solutions while contributing to the growth of veteran-owned businesses within the state. This certification underscores our dedication to quality and service, reflecting our strong roots in California.

We are also certified as a San Diego County Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE), which allows us to play a significant role in local projects. Our commitment to supporting and enhancing the local economy is a cornerstone of our operations.

In the Los Angeles area, Birds Eye Aerial Drones holds the SBE/LSBE certification with LA Metro, reinforcing our ability to meet the high standards required for public and private sector projects in this dynamic region.

Nationally, our veteran-owned status is further acknowledged through several prestigious certifications. We are a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), recognized by the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC), the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA), and Disability:IN. These certifications validate our commitment to veteran leadership and our ability to deliver top-tier drone services across various industries.

Our diverse range of certifications not only highlights our expertise and commitment to quality but also positions us as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to collaborate with a veteran-owned business. BEAD continues to uphold the highest standards in all our projects, ensuring that our clients receive exceptional service backed by these esteemed certifications.

Certifications and Accreditations

  • Dun & Bradstreet #073511613
  • Cage #7NH91
  • For-Profit Organization
  • CPUC Clearinghouse
  • DOT Certified DBE
  • Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
485111 Mixed Mode Transit Systems
488490 Other Support Activities for Road Transportation
512110 Motion Picture and Video Production
541320 Landscape Architectural Services
541330 Engineering Services
541360 Aerial gathering of geophysical data for surveying and mapping
541370 Surveying and Mapping – Photogrammetric mapping services –
541430 Graphic Design Services
541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
541850 Advertising, Aerial
541922 Commercial Photography Photographers specializing in aerial photography
541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
713990 All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
715510 Cinematographers, independent ~ Journalists, independent (freelance)

The United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC)

21101801 Sprayers
25131600 Commercial and Military and Private Vehicles and their Accessories and Components
25131800 Specialty aircraft
41114214 Survey template
41115307 Lasers
41115321 Infrared imagers
41115325 Thermal imager
43222503 Vulnerability assessment security equipment
43223207 Video streaming system
45121505 Cinematographic cameras
45121510 Aerial cameras
45121511 High speed cameras
45121522 Infrared camera
46111700 Infrared IR sensors
46171611 Video identification systems
46171615 Light enhancing cameras or vision devices
46171619 Security or access control systems
46171626 Night vision equipment
46171632 Passive infrared sensor
46171650 Flight Inspection Equipment (Airborne and Ground Based)
46191510 Thermal observation device
46191511 Fire hot spot detector
70141706 Crop specialization
71121516 Surveying wireline services
71151309 Oilfield grid mapping services
71151310 Oilfield mapping or visualization services
72141001 Highway and road new construction service
72141601 Light rail construction service
77101505 Environmental monitoring
81101512 Geographic information system GIS services
81141805 Building inspection service
81141806 Power line inspection service
81151601 Mapping
81151602 Map Production
81151603 Photogrammetry
81151604 Land surveying
81151701 Photogeology
81151703 Geological surveys
81151705 Archaeological services
82101700 Aerial advertising
82101701 Banner advertising services
82131601 Aerial photography services
82131602 Motion picture cinematography
82131603 Video production services
82131604 Studio photography services or still photographs
90131601 Motion pictures

Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)

01 32 36 Video Monitoring and Documentation
00 31 21 Photographic Information
01 32 33 Photographic Documentation
27 24 23 Audio-Video Devices
22 01 10 Video Piping Inspections
27 24 26 Virtual Reality Equipment
27 24 29 Disaster Recovery Equipment
27 41 19 Portable Audio-Video Equipment
28 23 00 Video Surveillance
28 23 26 Video Surveillance Remote Positioning Equipment
28 23 29 Video Surveillance Remote Devices and Sensors

General Services Administration (GSA)

84 Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue, Clothing, Marine Craft and Emergency/Disaster Response.

246 52 Professional Security/Facility Management Services including security consulting, training and facility management consulting

426 4S Surveillance Systems, Wearable Body Cameras, Vehicular Video

246 43 Perimeter Security/Detection Systems

58 I PROFESSIONAL AUDIO/VIDEO TELEMETRY/TRACKING, RECORDING/REPRODUCING AND SIGNAL DATA SOLUTIONS

58 6 Telecommunications Equipment, Including Spare and Repair Parts, and Accessories

66 619 Stack Emission Measuring Equipment, Gas Analyzers, Monitors, Particle Analyzers/Detectors

66 621 Radioactivity Detectors

602 42 Automatic Pilot Mechanisms And Airborne Gyro Components

Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)

73359901 Aerial photography
73890801 Mapmaking Or Drafting, Including Aerial
7335 Commercial Photography

Product and Service Codes (PSC)

1550 Drones Unmanned Aircraft
T009 PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHIC
T015 PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHIC: MOTION
F002 NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- AERIAL SEEDING
F001 NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- AERIAL FERTILIZATION/SPRAYING

National Institute of Governmental Purchasings' Commodity/Services Code (NIGP)

03528 Cameras and Accessories, Aerial Photograph
03577 Photographs, Aerial
03596 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Drones
90504 Aerial Photogrammery Services
90505 Aerial Photograph
90510 Aerial Surveys and Mapping Services
90693 Video Systems Design – Architectural Services
91582 Video Production

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First and foremost, BEAD is an SDVOSB company providing turnkey aerial imaging solutions and consulting to help you improve your ROI. For example, do you require actionable aerial data for mapping & environmental monitoring? Perhaps aerial imagery for the entertainment, AEC, utility or communications industry? In fact, we’ve got just the right solution to meet your needs.
Above all, we observe all local, state & federal flight safety regulations, as applicable and are $10M insured.