Built Around Aviation Discipline and Reliable Field Operations
Apollo Drone Services is an independently owned commercial drone company based in Sacramento, California. We support construction firms, engineers, consultants, property owners, and enterprise operators with aerial documentation, inspections, thermal imaging, and project-specific data capture.
Our work is performed through standardized planning, field, and quality-control procedures. Adrian Pueyo remains directly involved in project scoping and operations while Apollo’s trained pilot network extends throughout California.
Clients engage Apollo when they need qualified operators, clear communication, and deliverables built around actual project requirements.
Industry and Community Affiliations
Aviation Experience Behind Apollo
Apollo Drone Services is led by Adrian Pueyo, an aviation professional with experience spanning crew coordination, flight operations, and aircraft systems. His career includes coordinating time critical medical flights and operating manned aircraft, along with advanced academic training in aviation and related fields.
He also previously served as an IT Specialist in the United States Marine Corps, bringing structured planning, technical discipline, and operational accountability into company standards and pilot training practices.
That aviation and mission operations mindset carries across the entire pilot team and project workflow.
Our vision
Our vision is to become the leading drone services provider for construction and infrastructure projects across Northern California by setting a high standard for technical quality, operational reliability, and client communication.
We aim to be the go to aerial data partner for firms that need repeatable results, accurate data, and professional field conduct.
Our mission
Our mission is to equip construction and commercial teams with practical drone solutions that improve project visibility, documentation accuracy, and on site decision making.
We focus on safe operations, actionable deliverables, and efficient turnaround so our clients can move projects forward with confidence.
Why Organizations Work With Apollo
- Aviation-led operational planning
- Standardized pilot and capture procedures
- Clear project and scheduling communication
- $2 million in insurance coverage
- California DVBE and Small Business certification
- Regional pilot coverage across California
Our Certifications and Qualifications
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot
All commercial drone operations are conducted under FAA Part 107 certification requirements. This ensures flights are performed within federal regulations governing commercial unmanned aircraft operations, airspace use, and safety procedures.
Private Pilot and Instrument Rating
Company leadership holds a private pilot license and formal flight training, providing deeper operational knowledge of airspace structure, aviation weather, risk management, and flight decision making.
FAA Aircraft Dispatcher
Leadership experience includes coordinating and directing medical air transport flights, where timing, safety, and precision were critical. That same operational discipline is applied to drone mission planning and execution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at info@apollodroneservices.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
1. What types of organizations does Apollo Support?
Apollo supports construction firms, engineers, consultants, roofing and solar contractors, property owners, public agencies, and enterprise operators. We also provide field support for drone-service providers that need qualified coverage in California.
2. Where does Apollo Drone Services operate?
Apollo Drone Services is headquartered in Sacramento, with an Inland Empire office supporting Southern California operations. Our regional pilot coverage allows us to support individual sites, recurring assignments, and geographically distributed projects throughout California.
3. Can Apollo Support Recurring and Multisite Projects?
Yes. Apollo supports recurring construction documentation, multisite inspections, portfolio-level data capture, and scheduled project monitoring. Each program is scoped around the required frequency, deliverables, locations, site-access requirements, and quality-control standards.
4. What deliverables can Apollo provide?
Deliverables may include aerial and ground photography, video, radiometric thermal imagery, orthomosaics, progress documentation, 360-degree site capture, three-dimensional models, inspection imagery, and organized project files. Deliverables are selected according to the client’s intended use and project requirements.
5. How does Apollo handle airspace, safety, and site requirements?
Apollo reviews airspace, weather, site access, operational hazards, and project-specific requirements before each mission. When required, we coordinate FAA airspace authorization, site contacts, safety procedures, and other operational considerations before fieldwork begins.
6. Does Apollo provide surveying or definitive thermal diagnoses?
Apollo provides aerial data capture, mapping imagery, and photogrammetric deliverables but does not represent these services as licensed land surveying.
Thermal imagery can identify temperature differences, thermal anomalies, and areas that may warrant additional investigation. Thermal imagery alone does not confirm moisture, electrical failure, or another underlying condition without appropriate verification.
