In 2nd episode of Drones and Construction Season 2, host, Aerial Decisions CEO, Jim Gibson, sits down with veteran drone pilot Jose Rocha, a San Diego-based professional with over 800 hours of flight time and deep experience in aerial surveying and fixed-wing drone operations. Jose shares his journey from earning a Private Pilot License to becoming one of the most trusted drone operators in the infrastructure space—mapping over 60,000 acres of solar and commercial construction projects.

🚀 Topics covered include:

• Why the FAA Part 107 certification is essential for compliance and credibility

• The strategic value of drone data in construction project management

• How creative aerial photography and videography can elevate marketing and investor presentations

• Why transparency and documentation are key to winning trust with stakeholders

• Emerging trends like autonomous drone flight and real-time analytics

Whether you’re an executive overseeing multi-million-dollar builds, an investor tracking project milestones, or a tech-savvy superintendent seeking efficiencies—this conversation is packed with insights on how drone technology is reshaping construction from the air down.

🎯 Keywords: drones, construction, Jose Rocha, Commercial Drones Dispatch, drone technology, aerial photography, Part 107 certification, construction projects, data collection, marketing, drone software, future of construction

For more information on how drones can help you get your projects completed on time and on budget, or to want to be a guest on a future show, visit Aerial Decisions website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4hkX7Fx