About Our Founder
From First Responder to Aerial Guardian
Stateline Deer and Pet Recovery was built on a lifetime of running toward emergencies, not away from them. As a former firefighter and law enforcement officer, our founder brings the mindset of a first responder to every flight disciplined, calm under pressure, and obsessed with safety and accountability.
Today, that experience is elevated into the sky. As a fully licensed FAA Part 107 drone pilot with a fleet of professional‑grade drones, I deliver crystal‑clear aerial imagery with the same precision and responsibility that once guided me on the ground.
Safety-Built Aerial Operations
- Former firefighter with real-world emergency response experience
- Background in law enforcement and scene management
- FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot
- Multiple professional drones for different mission types
- Fully insured operations with a safety‑first flight plan
The Person Behind the Controls
A career spent protecting people and property
Long before launching Stateline Deer and Pet Recovery, our founder spent years on the front lines as a firefighter and law enforcement officer. Those roles demanded clear communication, calm decision‑making, and the ability to read a scene from every angle all skills that now directly inform his work in the air.
Shifting from emergency response to aerial imaging wasn’t a leap it was an evolution. He saw how drones could give a safer, clearer perspective to the same kinds of environments he once walked into: damaged structures, active worksites, complex properties, and hard‑to‑reach locations. That’s where Stateline Deer and Pet Recovery was born.
Today, every mission combines tactical awareness with cinematic quality: clear, actionable imagery captured with the meticulous checklists and risk assessments you’d expect from someone who has spent a career keeping people safe.
Qualified. Equipped. Prepared.
Why you can trust our pilot and our drones
Drone work is more than flying a camera. It’s airspace regulations, weather windows, battery management, equipment redundancy, and safety around people and property. That’s where our founder’s first responder discipline and technical training come together.
Professional credentials
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate
- Extensive experience operating in controlled environments
- Background in incident command and scene safety
- Trained in risk assessment and mitigation planning
- Clean, professional, client‑facing communication
Fleet & equipment
Our founder operates several drones, each selected for specific mission profiles from tight residential spaces to wide‑open commercial and industrial sites.
- Multiple drones for redundancy and safety
- High‑resolution stills and 4K+ video capture
- Stabilized gimbal systems for smooth, readable footage
- Intelligent flight modes for precise, repeatable shots
- Carefully maintained batteries and backup gear
How this helps you
- Safer, more efficient site assessments
- Better visual records for insurance, inspections, and planning
- Clear storytelling for marketing and property showcases
- Confidence that every flight is legal, safe, and documented
- A partner who treats your project like a mission, not a gig
Our Mindset
First responder values in every flight
Stateline Deer and Pet Recovery is built around the principles that guided our founder in fire and law enforcement service: respect, responsibility, and results. When we show up to your project, we show up prepared, early, and ready to adapt because that’s what the job demands.
Every checklist, every safety briefing, and every frame we capture is guided by the same mentality: earn your trust, protect your interests, and deliver work we are proud to put our name on.
How we approach every mission
Pre‑flight planning that respects airspace, neighbors, and your schedule
Clear expectations on what we’ll capture and how it will be delivered
On‑site professionalism marked vehicle, proper attire, and ID
Structured flight checklists refined from real‑world field experience
Fast, organized delivery of your footage and imagery
Put a seasoned first responder in the pilot’s seat
When you hire Stateline Deer and Pet Recovery, you’re not just getting a drone you’re getting a pilot who has spent a career taking care of people, property, and high‑stakes situations. Let’s bring that level of care and clarity to your next project.
Prefer to talk it through first? Reach out and we’ll walk you through exactly how an FAA‑licensed, former fire and law enforcement professional would approach your site from the sky.