Roderick Rutley (Rod)

Auto Aerials — aerial mapping and drone support for ecological restoration and blue/green initiatives.

We use drones, photogrammetry, and 3D orthomosaic modeling to help watershed councils, restoration ecologists, conservation nonprofits, and research teams see their landscapes from above — tracking habitat recovery, mapping green infrastructure, and turning raw aerial data into clear, usable deliverables.

This channel breaks down how it’s done: field workflows, before-and-after restoration flyovers, 3D terrain reconstructions, and practical lessons from real projects. Whether you’re a nonprofit exploring drone mapping, a fellow pilot, or just curious how aerial data supports restoration, there’s something here for you.

New videos on drone mapping, restoration storytelling, and blue/green project work.

📩 rod@autoaerials.com
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FAA Part 107 certified. Based in San Diego.