Federal Drone Services.
Veteran-Owned. Mission-Ready.
Brook Ford LLC delivers aerial inspection, thermal imaging, operator training, and UAS program development for federal agencies and prime contractors. American-made platforms. Certified operators. SDVOSB subcontracting credit built in.
What We Deliver
Turnkey UAS field services for federal agencies and their prime contractors. Equipment is typically Government-Furnished or Prime-Furnished — Brook Ford brings the operators, the expertise, and the SDVOSB credit.
Aerial Inspection
Infrastructure inspection for bridges, dams, levees, buildings, pipelines, utility corridors, and industrial facilities using visual and thermal imaging. Confined space and GPS-denied environments supported via Flyability Elios 3. Formatted deliverable packages to agency specifications.
Thermal & Infrared Inspection
FLIR Level 1 certified thermographic inspection for electrical systems, roofing, HVAC, structural assessment, moisture detection, and energy audits. Our lead pilot doesn't just capture thermal images — he holds a professional certification to interpret the data. This is the highest-margin drone service in federal contracting.
UAS Operator Training
Platform-specific operator training including Skydio X10 certification courses, Part 107 ground school, crew resource management, and end-user training for agency personnel transitioning from banned DJI fleets to Blue UAS-compliant platforms. Our lead pilot has trained contractor networks since 2015.
CONOPS & Program Development
Development of Concepts of Operations, Standard Operating Procedures, safety management systems, and regulatory compliance frameworks for agency UAS programs. Direct experience building IS-BAO compliant documentation and Part 135 operational manuals. From program design to flight operations to data delivery.
Not a Pilot with an LLC
Brook Ford is a professionally managed federal services firm that pairs enterprise-scale program management with one of the strongest operational resumes in commercial UAS.
Wes Lowenfeld
U.S. Army veteran and NYU Stern MBA who has managed programs at the intersection of technology, strategy, and operations at billion-dollar scale. Former EY-Parthenon strategy consultant with cross-sector advisory experience. Currently Head of Global CRM at Converse (Nike, Inc.), overseeing enterprise technology implementations, multi-million-dollar vendor contracts, and cross-functional teams spanning engineering, marketing, data, and operations.
Wes doesn't fly — he runs the business. Business development, proposals, SOW development, contract administration, financial management, and client relationships. Brook Ford's federal contracting infrastructure (SAM, CAGE, UEI, SDVOSB) is built and active.
Grant Lowenfeld
One of the first FAA Part 107 certificate holders in the United States (August 2016 — the month the regulation took effect). 10+ years of commercial UAS experience with 2,500+ flights and zero safety incidents across infrastructure inspection, aerial survey, drone delivery, cinematography, and drone light show operations.
Currently manages the East Region drone and robotics P&L at a major national inspection services company, directing all business operations for the US East Coast. Has built IS-BAO compliant safety management systems, advised on a $14M UAS industry acquisition, and served as the company point of contact for the FAA BEYOND program. Based in Alexandria, VA — 15 minutes from the Pentagon and major federal agencies.
Every Box Checked
Brook Ford operates exclusively with American-made, NDAA-compliant platforms. No DJI. No Chinese-manufactured equipment. Full compliance with the American Security Drone Act.
NDAA Compliant
All operations on American-made platforms only
ASDA Compliant
FAR 52.240-1 — effective Dec 22, 2025
Blue UAS
Certified on Skydio, AeroVironment, and other cleared platforms
FAA Part 107
All pilots hold current Remote Pilot Certificates
EASA Certified
A1/A2/A3/STS for European and international operations
IS-BAO
International aviation safety management standards
FLIR Level 1
Certified thermographic data interpretation
SDVOSB
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Contract Vehicles & Classifications
All services codes. Brook Ford provides operational services — we do not manufacture drones or equipment.
Ready to Talk Subcontracting?
Whether you're a prime contractor looking for qualified SDVOSB field services partners or a federal agency exploring UAS program options, we'd like to hear from you.