Precision Drone Mapping to Document Coastal and Environmental Change
Providing high-resolution aerial data and imagery to advance shoreline protection, habitat monitoring, and climate-driven environmental research.
Aerial Insights for Conservation Action
Gaia Aerial Imagery specializes in drone mapping and environmental monitoring for Long Island’s coastlines, wetlands, marine habitats and wildlife, and other vulnerable ecosystems. Using scientific-grade workflows, I support researchers, municipalities, and conservation groups in tracking shoreline change, documenting storm impacts, assessing habitat health, and monitoring broader climate-driven environmental shifts such as vegetation stress, land-use change, and watershed degradation.
The mission is simple: deliver precise, accurate, repeatable data that drives meaningful environmental action to protect critical landscapes and ecosystems.
Why this Work Matters
Coastal and terrestrial ecosystems on Long Island are experiencing rapid environmental pressures driven by climate change. Rising sea levels, increased storm frequency and intensity, saltwater intrusion, habitat fragmentation, and shifts in vegetation and wildlife distribution are altering these landscapes at unprecedented rates. Many of these processes occur at spatial and temporal scales that are difficult to monitor from the ground.
High-resolution aerial mapping and environmental monitoring provide quantitative, repeatable datasets that capture spatial patterns, ecosystem connectivity, and temporal trends across diverse habitats. These datasets support ecological research, inform conservation management, and guide climate adaptation planning.
By integrating aerial observations with scientific analysis, this work enables conservation organizations to assess ecosystem vulnerability, prioritize interventions, and track environmental responses over time, contributing to evidence-based strategies for long-term resilience.
Coastal and environmental specialization
Academic and professional background in environmental science and policy
Professional scientific reporting—not just images or maps
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 certified and compliant operations
High‑accuracy Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) workflows
Partnerships with research and conservation groups
Ethical environmental flight practices