Ty Krizman
Loveland,CO
Summary
FAA Part 107 Certified Drone Pilot with 6+ years and 5,000+ regulated missions capturing high-precision aerial imagery, drone videography, and 3D Matterport tours for luxury properties. Built and scaled full operational systems and technology stacks that drove 10x revenue growth while maintaining elite quality and zero incidents. Avid golfer with working knowledge of golf course design, features, tees, fairways, greens, and irrigation systems. Proven rapid learner who masters new technologies and workflows quickly (designed entire drone + 3D scanning stack from scratch). Excellent independent problem-solver with strong communication and organizational skills. Ready to apply precision aerial data collection expertise to PGA TOUR golf course mapping and LiDAR workflows. Willing to relocate and travel up to 180 days per year.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founding Lead Photographer & Operations Lead
Boxwood Photos – Real Estate Media & Technology
Loveland, CO
09.2019 - Current
- Planned, executed, and documented 5,000+ UAS flights in regulated airspace in full compliance with FAA Part 107; maintained zero incidents and 99%+ on-time delivery.
- Captured high-quality aerial imagery, drone videography, and 3D Matterport tours; optimized flight parameters, overlap, altitude, and GCP placement for superior data quality.
- Conducted pre- and post-flight inspections, routine maintenance, firmware updates, battery/sensor management, and troubleshooting on DJI platforms.
- Managed airspace coordination, LAANC authorizations, and site safety assessments using B4UFly and FAA resources.
- Spearheaded evaluation, testing, and selection of complete camera, drone, lens, and 3D scanning technology stack that became company standard.
- Designed and implemented end-to-end operational systems (scheduling, CRM, delivery pipelines, quality control) that enabled 10x revenue growth.
- Created and delivered company-wide training program; hired, onboarded, and mentored 25+ pilots and editors on standardized flight protocols and quality standards.
- Served as primary client-facing leader for VIP accounts; coordinated weekly with stakeholders and consistently delivered exceptional results.
Founding Head of Operations
Alumni Cap Foundation
10.2017 - Current
- Built design systems and workflows for high-volume creative projects and managed stakeholder communication with universities and professional athletes.
Digital Marketing Specialist & Creative Lead
Bon Voyage Travel Agency
01.2016 - 06.2022
- Developed and executed multi-channel campaigns that drove revenue through targeted visuals and audience segmentation.
Proximity Marketing Associate
Renewal by Andersen
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Ranked in top percentile closing high-ticket sales through exceptional customer experience and communication.
Production Management & Bindery Specialist
QPS Quick Print
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Managed full production department and equipment maintenance during high-volume periods.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, CO01-2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Loveland High School
Loveland, CO01-2013
Skills
- UAS & Drone Operations
- FAA Part 107 Licensed Remote Pilot (active)
- DJI platforms – aerial imagery, videography, 3D Matterport tours
- Mission planning, LAANC authorization, B4UFly, pre-/post-flight inspections
- Maintenance, firmware updates, battery/sensor management
- 5,000 regulated missions, zero incidents
- High-precision imagery and 3D photogrammetry workflows
- Flight parameter optimization and in-field quality checks
- Rapid adoption of new drone technologies and software
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Stakeholder coordination & clear communication
- Team training, mentoring, and leadership
- Independent field work and problem-solving
- Extreme attention to detail and organization
Certification
FAA Part 107 Licensed Remote Pilot
Timeline
Founding Lead Photographer & Operations Lead
Boxwood Photos – Real Estate Media & Technology
09.2019 - Current
Founding Head of Operations
Alumni Cap Foundation
10.2017 - Current
Proximity Marketing Associate
Renewal by Andersen
10.2017 - 10.2018
Digital Marketing Specialist & Creative Lead
Bon Voyage Travel Agency
01.2016 - 06.2022
Production Management & Bindery Specialist
QPS Quick Print
10.2015 - 10.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Loveland High School
Associate of Arts -
Front Range Community College
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Avid golfer with strong knowledge of golf course design and features
- Willing to relocate to Ponte Vedra Beach, FL and travel 180+ days per year (air + long-distance driving)
- Passionate about AI, automation, and emerging drone technologies