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There are moments in life where your purpose and the world’s need finally align.
This feels like one of those moments.

Last week, Congress passed the FY25 federal budget, setting aside over $833 billion, with billions dedicated to UAS, AI, and autonomous innovation. It’s historic. It’s bold. And it’s exactly what this country needs to keep building, protecting, and advancing our shared future.

At Birds Eye Aerial Drones, we don’t just fly—we lead.
Veteran-owned, FAA-certified, and precision-focused, we bring real-world field performance and mission-aligned values to the frontlines of progress. Our team understands that national priorities demand partners who can move fast, stay compliant, and deliver with confidence.

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We Didn’t Start BEAD for Headlines

We started it because we saw a gap between what needed to be seen and what couldn’t safely be seen from the ground.
We started it because after 23 years of military service, we knew what it meant to operate with precision, under pressure, and with purpose.
And we knew that the skies hold solutions for some of the country’s biggest challenges.

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This Isn’t Just an Industry Shift. It’s a National Call

From strengthening infrastructure to modernizing asset management and responding faster to emergencies, drone technology isn’t just a nice-to-have anymore.
It’s essential.

And now, with this level of funding behind UAS, autonomy, and geospatial intelligence, we’re entering a new chapter—one where the work we’ve done quietly and consistently over the past decade is being recognized as mission-critical.

Also Read: Elevating Excellence: The Heartbeat of Birds Eye Aerial Drones

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So, What Does That Mean for You?

It means BEAD is ready—right now—to support the agencies, contractors, and visionaries who are leading the charge.

We bring:

  • FAA-certified drone operators
  • Field-tested drone infrastructure inspection protocols
  • GIS mapping with drones, delivering sub-centimeter accuracy
  • Drone services for government and utility contracts
  • A proven veteran-owned drone company with federal readiness

We’re not learning as we go—we’re leading as we grow.
Because innovation can’t wait for us to get ready. It needs us to already be in motion.

 

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This Moment Feels Personal

Because it is.
When you’ve built a company with the same values you wore on your sleeve for over two decades in uniform, you don’t just see opportunity in this funding—you see a responsibility.

To serve.
To support.
To rise.

So, if you’re building what America needs next—bridges, grids, pipelines, housing, data, or safety systems—we’d be honored to fly beside you.

Let’s bring precision drone data to your purpose.
Let’s put autonomous aerial solutions to work for your mission.
Let’s help build the future, one safe, strategic flight at a time.

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Birds Eye Aerial Drones

Scott Painter, CEO of Birds Eye Aerial Drones, LLC, a veteran-owned business, brings over 30 years of flight experience to his company. After a 24-year career in Naval Aviation and 4 years with Lockheed Martin in Afghanistan, Painter launched the company in 2014, merging his passions for flying and technology. His team specializes in providing detailed aerial data and imagery for various industries, utilizing a diverse fleet of aircraft equipped with advanced imaging technologies. EDUCATION M.B.A. Aviation, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University B.S. Aviation Management, Southern Illinois University