About Amped Aerial
Precision Aerial Data,
Delivered with Integrity
Amped Aerial LLC is a California-based drone services company founded by Matt Polaski — a certified remote pilot, ITC-certified thermographer, and licensed Realtor with over two decades of experience in real estate and property data.
Based on California's Central Coast, Amped Aerial specializes in aerial data acquisition for mapping, LiDAR, thermal inspection, infrastructure assessment, and real estate media. Every project is handled personally — from flight planning and data capture to processing and final delivery.
The goal is simple: deliver clear, accurate, actionable data that helps engineers, developers, energy companies, and property owners make better decisions.
Matt Polaski
Founder & Lead Pilot
Remote Pilot · ITC Thermographer · Licensed Realtor
Safety First
Every operation follows strict FAA regulations and site-specific safety protocols. Fully insured with $2M liability coverage.
Data Accuracy
RTK/PPK precision, GCP-controlled ground truth, and rigorous QC at every step — deliverables your engineers can rely on.
Client Focused
You work directly with Matt — no middlemen, no handoffs. Clear communication from quote to final delivery.
The Process
How It Works
From initial consultation to final data delivery — here's exactly what to expect when you work with Amped Aerial.
Site assessment
Custom quote
Set flight date
FAA compliance
RTK drone flight
GCP collection
Photogrammetry
QC & accuracy check
Data analysis
Secure file transfer
Client review
Ongoing support
Precision accuracy · Commercial drone operations · RTK/PPK precision · Deliverables ready for your licensed engineer or mapping professional
Certifications & Credentials
Maintaining the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and regulatory compliance.
Remote Pilot Certificate
Current FAA Remote Pilot Certificate with small UAS rating — compliant with all commercial drone regulations.
ITC Level I sUAS Thermography Certification
Certified in thermal imaging for small UAS — qualified to capture, analyze, and report thermal data for solar, energy, and inspection projects.
AUVSI Trusted Operator Program — Level 1
Recognized by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International for safe and professional drone operations.
Fully Insured
$2M liability coverage and equipment insurance for every operation — peace of mind for clients and project stakeholders.
Industry Insights
From the Field
Practical articles on drone data, mapping technology, thermal inspection, and aerial real estate — written from real project experience.
What Is an Orthomosaic and Why Does Your Project Need One?
An orthomosaic is a geometrically corrected aerial image stitched from hundreds of drone photos. Here's how it differs from a regular aerial photo and why engineers and developers rely on them.
How Drone Thermal Inspections Are Changing Solar Farm Maintenance
How drone thermal imaging documents solar-array anomalies for maintenance review and follow-up.
How Aerial Video Shows a Central Coast Property
What to expect from a drone real estate shoot and how aerial media can show the property, setting, and neighborhood context clearly.
More articles coming soon. Have a topic you'd like covered? Let us know.
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Tell us about your project and we’ll review the details for a custom quote.