FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot  ·  ITC Level 1 sUAS Thermographer

About Flightlutions

Flightlutions delivers actionable thermal intelligence through precision aerial inspections. Every flight is operated by an FAA Part 107 certified remote pilot and analyzed by a certified thermographer, who is credentialed through FLIR’s Infrared Training Center, the leading thermography certification body in North America.

AJ Acevedo — Founder & Remote Pilot

AJ Acevedo combines over 15 years of flying experience with a deep background in Enterprise IT to deliver highly specialized, mission-critical drone operations.

His journey began in 2009 in the RC helicopter world, laying a piloting foundation that transitioned into commercial sUAS operations. Today, as an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot and an ITC Certified Thermographer, AJ specializes in advanced aerial thermal imaging, heat signature detection, and night operations across commercial, wilderness, and urban environments.

Outside of commercial operations, he actively trains to support regional search and rescue and public safety agencies, positioning himself as a volunteer drone pilot and supporting the community during emergencies.

Credentials

Certifications & Licensure

Federal Aviation Administration

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

Federal Aviation Administration
FLIR Infrared Training Center

ITC Level 1 sUAS Certified Thermographer

FLIR Infrared Training Center
Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA IS-100 Incident Command System Certification

Federal Emergency Management Agency
Federal Communications Commission

HAM Operator - Amateur Radio License, Technician Class

Federal Communications Commission

Affiliations & Memberships

Drone Responders

SAR Working Group

Drone Responders
National Association for Search and Rescue

National Association for Search and Rescue

NASAR

What That Means for Your Project

  • Every inspection is analyzed by an ITC Level 1 certified thermographer. Certification is the difference between data that holds up to scrutiny and imagery that doesn’t. Insurance carriers, warranty administrators, and legal counsel know the difference.
  • Methodology aligned to recognized industry standards: ASTM C1153, ASTM C1060, IEC 62446-3, NFPA 70B, and asset-class standards for critical infrastructure. Standards provide the evidentiary framework your reports depend on.
  • Every engagement is governed by a written Statement of Work covering scope, deliverables, turnaround time, and flight conditions. No ambiguity in what you are getting.
  • $1,000,000 per occurrence commercial drone liability insurance, plus Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) coverage, bound on Day 1.
  • Standard report delivery in five business days. Rush delivery available for real estate closings and insurance claim deadlines.
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