Certified drone operator documenting an infrastructure site
Capability Statement

Next Tier Aerial LLC

Professional aerial intelligence, inspection, mapping, and documentation services for commercial construction, infrastructure programs, and government agencies.

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Company Overview

A specialized aerial services provider for critical projects

Next Tier Aerial supports owners, contractors, engineers, and agencies with certified, insured, and repeatable aerial data collection. We operate as an extension of project delivery teams — planning around schedules, working under site safety programs, and producing deliverables that go directly into project controls, inspection files, and public records.

Core Competencies

What we deliver

01

Construction progress documentation and reporting

02

Bridge, roof, tower, and facility inspection support

03

Photogrammetric mapping, orthomosaics, and 3D modeling

04

Volumetric and earthwork quantity verification

05

Thermal imaging for utility and solar assets

06

GIS-compatible geospatial deliverables

07

Emergency and post-event condition documentation

08

Public information and stakeholder visual exhibits

Differentiators

Why agencies and contractors select us

Construction-Native Operations

Our teams work inside active job sites under contractor safety programs — badging, PPE, JHA participation, and daily coordination are standard practice.

Repeatable Data Standards

Fixed capture geometry, ground control, and documented processing produce datasets that stay comparable across months and across projects.

Compliance Documentation

Every mission ships with airspace authorization records, a safety plan, and operator certification documentation suitable for agency files.

Veteran-Owned & Mission-Focused

Disciplined planning, clear communication, and accountability for the outcome — not just the flight.

NAICS Codes

541370Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
541922Commercial Photography
541330Engineering Services
238990All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
512110Motion Picture and Video Production

PSC Codes

R499Support — Professional: Other
T008Photo/Map/Print/Publication — Still Photography
T014Photo/Map/Print/Publication — Video/Film Production
C219Architect & Engineering — General: Other
B505Special Studies/Analysis — Data (Other than Scientific)
Past Performance

Representative engagements

2023 – Present

State Transportation Agency (placeholder)

Monthly corridor mapping and progress documentation for a bridge replacement program.

2024

National General Contractor (placeholder)

Weekly progress capture and volumetric tracking on a 1.2M SF distribution center.

2024 – 2025

Regional Electric Utility (placeholder)

22-mile transmission corridor condition assessment with thermal inspection.

2025

County Public Works Department (placeholder)

Facility and stormwater infrastructure documentation for capital planning.

Company Information

Legal Name
Next Tier Aerial LLC
Business Type
Veteran-Owned Small Business
UEI
Available on request
CAGE Code
Available on request
SAM.gov
Registered — Active
Insurance
$2M general liability + aviation liability
Certifications
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot(s)
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Service Area
Mid-Atlantic — MD, DC, VA, DE, PA, WV

Contact Information

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