In this episode of Aerial Perspectives, presented in partnership with the United States Space Force, we sit down with Wyatt Lueck, a young professional drone mapper from SCS Surveying and Mapping of Pensacola, Florida.

Wyatt shares his journey into the drone industry—how he got started, what inspired him to pursue drone mapping, and how he’s building real-world skills in a rapidly growing field.

🛰️ In This Episode, We Cover:

🚁 How Wyatt got into drones and drone mapping

🗺️ What drone mapping actually involves—from flight planning to data capture

🧠 The layers behind the process: software, workflows, and analysis

📡 How LiDAR drone mapping works and where it’s used

🏗️ Real-world applications and use cases for drone mapping

😄 Wyatt’s favorite drone stories from the field

This conversation goes beyond flying drones—breaking down how technology, software, and data come together to create actionable insights for surveying, mapping, and industry applications.

Whether you’re a student exploring drone careers, an educator, or an industry professional, this episode offers a valuable look at what it really takes to work in professional drone mapping.

🎧 Tune in and gain perspective from the next generation of drone professionals.

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