I am an aviation enthusiast. I started flying R/C aircraft in 1986. During high school, I was an AFJROTC Cadet, which I letterd in drill team. Later, I was able to put this experience and learned skills to use as I served in the Army from 1993~2000. From 97~00, I was one of seven fully qualified RQ-5 operators in the Army. I had the opportunity to serve my country in both peace and wartime theaters.

During the last 16 years, R/C aviation has been a hobby as I work as a General Manager and Chief Operator with our cities Sanitation Dept. In 2017 I saw the potential impact of the commercial drone industry and started building a drone service business. In the spring of 2018 I earned my Part 107 and registered with the FAA as a Commercial Remote Pilot. By the end of the year I recieved my WV State LLC certificate (Eldridge Drone Services LLC).

Eldridge Drone Services provides high-quality airborne commercial grade imagery. As an R/C pilot and former military UAV pilot, I have logged hundreds of hours flying unmanned aircraft in many scenarios from dirt roads to International Airports. I have experience operating many unmanned systems, from small handheld drones, to large 30ft span multi engine UAVs

Every flight is precisely planned, executed, and reviewed to ensure the customers satisfaction. I am fully insured for your protection so I can provide you with that peace of mind that they are hiring a professional to do the job right.

Now that piloting drones commercially is a reality Eldridge Drone Services offers you the experience and professionalism that you’re looking for.