Precision Aerial Insight for a Shifting Planet
Providing high-resolution mapping and scientific-grade imagery to track habitat health, coastal dynamics, and climate-driven environmental change.
The Visual Truth of Ecological Change
Landscape-Scale Insight for Environmental Action
Gaia Aerial Imagery provides high-precision drone mapping and specialized environmental monitoring for the vulnerable coastal and terrestrial ecosystems of Long Island and the Northeast. I document the pulse of a changing planet, bridging the gap between rigorous scientific data and the compelling visual narratives required to inspire action.
From the structural recession of our bluffs to the seasonal fragility of our salt marshes, I utilize scientific-grade workflows to support researchers, municipalities, and conservation groups. By tracking shoreline migration, documenting storm impacts, and monitoring the subtle indicators of climate-induced stress—such as vegetation fragmentation and habitat shifts—I provide the baseline truth for our world in flux.
The Mission: To deliver precise, repeatable data and narrative-driven imagery that empowers environmental stewards to protect, restore, and preserve critical ecosystems at scale.
Why Aerial Monitoring Matters
Coastal and terrestrial ecosystems are facing unprecedented pressures. Rising sea levels, saltwater intrusion, and increased storm intensity are altering landscapes at a pace that is often invisible from the ground. To manage what we cannot see is a challenge; to protect it, we must first document it.
Precision at Scale
Many ecological processes occur at spatial and temporal scales that ground-based surveys cannot fully capture. High-resolution aerial mapping and Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) provide the quantitative datasets necessary to visualize ecosystem connectivity and track long-term trends across diverse habitats.
Evidence-Based Resilience
By integrating aerial observations with scientific analysis, I enable conservation organizations, state and local agencies, and land trusts to:
Assess ecosystem vulnerability with centimeter-level accuracy across vast or inaccessible terrain.
Prioritize interventions in areas of rapid degradation or high conservation value.
Monitor restoration success by tracking environmental responses to intervention efforts over time.
Bridge the data-narrative gap through longitudinal studies that turn abstract climate shifts into clear, actionable evidence.
Environmental Specialization: Expertise focused exclusively on the dynamics of coastal and vulnerable ecosystems.
Scientific Foundation: An academic and professional background in Environmental Science and Policy to ensure data integrity.
Actionable Reporting: Professional-grade deliverables tailored for GIS integration, grant applications, and environmental assessments.
Precision RTK Workflows: Utilizing Real-Time Kinematic technology for centimeter-level accuracy and repeatable longitudinal studies.
Ethical Flight Practices: Non-intrusive, species-specific protocols designed to eliminate wildlife disturbance.
Full Compliance: FAA Part 107 certified and fully insured for complex aerial operations in sensitive areas.
Collaborative Approach: Proven partnerships with research institutions, land trusts, and municipal agencies.