Bearded Dad Drones is a professional aerial imaging and data collection company serving Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. The company is co-owned by Louis Hardt and Jordan Loy, bringing together extensive experience in public safety, emergency services, aerial imaging, mapping, inspections, and commercial drone operations.
Louis Hardt is an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot, Firefighter/Paramedic, EMS Instructor, and Public Safety UAV Coordinator with years of experience utilizing unmanned aircraft for emergency response, mapping, inspections, and aerial media. Jordan Lloyd is a Registered Nurse, Paramedic, and FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot who brings extensive operational, medical, and aviation experience to every project.
Our services include:
• Real Estate Photography and Videography
• Large Acreage and Rural Property Marketing
• Construction Progress Monitoring
• Orthomosaic Mapping and Survey Support
• Thermal Imaging Inspections
• Roof and Infrastructure Inspections
• Commercial and Industrial Imaging
• Agricultural and Land Management Documentation
• Public Safety and Emergency Response Support
• 360° Aerial Imaging and Virtual Tours
Our team operates multiple aerial platforms including RTK-enabled aircraft, thermal imaging systems, high-resolution camera drones, and 360-degree imaging solutions. We routinely work on projects ranging from residential and commercial real estate to large rural acreage, industrial facilities, infrastructure inspections, and public safety missions.
Prior to co-founding Bearded Dad Drones, Louis owned and operated Veritas Drones LLC, building extensive experience in aerial media, mapping, inspections, and client-focused drone services throughout the region. This experience continues to shape the professionalism and quality standards of Bearded Dad Drones today.
Safety, communication, and mission success are at the center of every operation. Whether documenting a residential property, producing marketing content for hundreds of acres, creating mapping products, or supporting emergency operations, our goal is to deliver accurate, professional, and high-quality results that exceed client expectations.
FAA Part 107 Certified • Fully Insured • Multi-State Service Area.