about us

EmpowerUAV is a drone aerial media company specializing in industrial and commercial drone applications. An employee-owned corporation based in San Diego, we handle projects all over the western United States. Founded in 2014, it became operational in 2015. In 2019, Empower merged with a fellow drone company Code 3 Drone. Specialties include agriculture, solar, roof, wind turbine, transmission and distibution line inspection, along with construction/real estate photography, and 3D mapping.

Empower UAV has been leading the way in providing superior data, cultivating safe working environments, and education in FAA legal compliance.

All of our pilots have a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA, under the FAA’s Small UAS Rule (Part 107). 

jeff riolo

CEO/Founder Empower UAV UAS Inc since 2014. League representative and founding member of FAA Safety team. Former baseball scout and certified Part 61 manned pilot. (Favorite Drone: Skydio 2)

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