Capability Statement
Veteran-Owned • FAA Part 107 Certified • Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Serving clients within a 250-mile radius of Caldwell, Idaho
Caldwell, Idaho 83607
Who We Are
| Business Name | Fly With Me Aerial Photography LLC |
| Owner / Founder | Steven D. Kukuruza |
| Location | Caldwell, Idaho 83607 |
| Service Radius | 250-mile radius of Caldwell, Idaho |
| Business Type | Veteran-Owned Small Business · SDVOSB Certified |
| UEI Code | DX8BQRQCZNN7 |
| CAGE Code | 11FM9 |
| FAA Cert # | 4180068 (Issued 10/18/2018) |
| Ops Over People | Waiver granted 10/26/2021 |
| Services Offered | Aerial photography & video, real estate, infrastructure inspection, thermography, search & rescue, event coverage, social media content |
| Experience | 35+ years combined Law Enforcement & Emergency Medicine |
NAICS Codes
Core Competencies
Aerial Photography & Videography
High-resolution aerial imagery and video production for commercial, government, and private clients.
Real Estate Marketing
Compelling aerial videos and photos that increase listing appointments, visibility, and sale rates.
Construction & Site Monitoring
Progress documentation, photogrammetry, and site mapping for construction and agricultural projects.
Event Coverage
Indoor and outdoor event documentation — public events, ceremonies, and social media content production.
Search and Rescue
Night vision and thermal-capable drone operations in support of lost pet, livestock, and big game recovery.
Aerial Thermography
Thermal infrared inspection for solar panels, roofs, infrastructure, and heat-loss detection using the M30T.
Our Differentiators
| ▶ | FAA-Certified Drone Pilot | Remote Pilot Certification #4180068, issued 10/18/2018, with Operations Over People waiver. |
| ▶ | 35+ Years LE & Medicine | Exceptional situational awareness, attention to detail, and calm under pressure applied to every mission. |
| ▶ | SDVOSB Certified | SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, qualified for set-aside government contracts and preferred vendor programs. |
| ▶ | Thermal & Night Vision | M30T equipped with LWIR thermal, night vision, and LIDAR sensors for advanced inspection and search missions. |
| ▶ | Customized Service | Every project is tailored to the client's specific needs with professionalism and precision. |
| ▶ | Droners.io Approved | Independently vetted and approved on the Droners.io professional drone operator platform. |
🚁 Drone Inventory
Night vision · Thermal IR · LIDAR · IP55
20MP · 4K video · Mechanical shutter
360° rotating gimbal · Hexacopter
Certifications & Approvals
FAA Certified Drone Pilot
Remote Pilot Certification #4180068
Issued: 10/18/2018
Operations Over People Waiver: 10/26/2021
Certified Aerial Roof Survey Specialist
CARSS designation for professional aerial roof surveys, inspections, and damage assessments.
Course Completion: 12/15/2020
SBA SDVOSB Certified
U.S. Small Business Administration Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification — eligible for federal set-aside contracts.
SBA SDVOSBDroners.io Approved
Independently vetted and approved on the Droners.io professional drone operator platform.
APPROVED OPERATORPast Performance
Caldwell Housing Authority
City of Caldwell
Platinum Contractors
Youth Ranch
Caldwell Railroad Historical
Devco Construction
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