Jesse Hooper

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot · Commercial Drone Operations · Structural Inspection & Mapping · Aerial Surveying

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Commercial drone operationsDJI Mavic 3 EnterpriseDJI Mavic 3 ProHOVERIMGING

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About

FAA Part 107 Commercial Remote Pilot and Aerial Operations Specialist based in DFW North with 1,300+ commercial flight hours. Specialized in executing precision drone flight operations, structural and utility inspections, aerial mapping/photogrammetry, and high-resolution commercial aerial photography. Proven track record in airspace authorization, flight safety, and delivering mission-critical aerial data to clients under tight operational deadlines.

Core focus: Commercial drone flight missions, roof and structural inspections, site mapping and orthomosaics, thermal and multispectral data capture, and safety compliance. Highly proficient with DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise, DJI Mavic 3 Pro, flight planning software (HOVER, IMGING), and GIS/photogrammetry processing suites.

Experience

Commercial Drone Pilot & Aerial Operations Lead at Hooper Listing Media (2023-02 – Present)

Plan and execute commercial drone flight missions for site documentation, progress tracking, and high-impact aerial imagery across DFW North, accumulating over 1,300 commercial flight hours.
Operate enterprise and commercial aircraft, including DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise and DJI Mavic 3 Pro, to collect precise aerial data, high-resolution imagery, and smooth cinematic video.
Process aerial data deliverables, performing color grading, ortho-stitching support, image optimization, and quality assurance prior to client release.
Ensure full compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations, including pre-flight risk assessments, airspace clearances (LAANC), weather monitoring, and maintaining a 100% safety record.

Drone Pilot & Field Assessor at Roof Cake (2024-05 – Present)

Execute precise aerial capture missions and detailed structural inspection imaging using DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise aircraft across hundreds of residential and commercial properties.
Utilize specialized software platforms (HOVER, IMGING) to process structural data and generate accurate 3D site models and damage assessment reports.

Real Estate Agent at Howard Hanna Real Estate Services (2016-04 – 2018)

Managed client communications, schedule coordination, and field operations while advising stakeholders on property assessment and site documentation requirements.