"Drones" to Bring Jobs to Fairview Park

Anthony Serio and Michael Hach with small drones.

It’s been a long time since Cleveland has seen any new innovation. Ever since the industrial days of LTV Steel, our city has been starving for new advancements in the job sector. It would only make sense that the time is now, given the way things are now going for our city - the RNC convention, LeBron’s return, and new developments downtown. What’s next? Cleveland Aerial Media LLC. (a year old company) plans to be the pioneers and pave the path for new innovation in Fairview Park.

Drones have been recently introduced to the public with advancements in technology, but one thing stops consumers from cashing in - the FAA. “Ohio is known as the birthplace of aviation, and we plan to keep it that way with this new drone technology,” says Michael Hach. The company has had run-ins with the FAA in the past due to a TFR (Time Flight Restriction), but has been working closely with the local FAA office in North Olmsted. The company plans to maintain a friendly relationship and to one day set the example of how drones can be safely operated in accordance with FAA regulations.

Drone technology requires many different applications such as software development, mechanical engineering, and piloting abilities. Because of this, Cleveland Aerial Media LLC. plans to expand and create new jobs in Fairview Park. “We plan to consider students at Fairview Park High School who are directly involved in robotics programs,” says Anthony Serio.

Cleveland Aerial Media LLC. has many plans for using drone technology in the near future, including working with Fairview Park and Rocky River police departments. “Drones can potentially save an officer's life with surveillance technology,” says Hach. The company has virtually taken over North East Ohio’s real estate market, offering aerial photography that is much more affordable than traditional shots taken from aircrafts.

The area is already becoming a hot spot with companies such as Dronewerkx LLC stationed at the Lorain County Airport. The FAA forecasts that about 7,500 businesses employing unmanned aerial systems will be created in the U.S. in the next few years. Within the next decade, the drone industry is expected to generate nearly $10 billion in the U.S. economy. 

Michael Hach

Michael Hach and Anthony Serio are co-owners of Cleveland Aerial Media LLC.

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Volume 2, Issue 6, Posted 3:48 PM, 12.10.2014