Case Studies



Newark Terminal One: Setting the Standard for Infrastructure Intelligence


The Project: Samuel Ortiz spearheaded drone operations for the $2.7B Newark Liberty (EWR) Terminal One redevelopment—the largest design-build in NJ history. This mission transformed aerial data from a "visual aid" into a mission-critical project management tool for the Port Authority.

The Challenge

  • High-Security Airspace: Navigating complex FAA coordination within active Class B airport perimeters.
  • Massive Scale: Monitoring a 1-million-sq-ft facility with hundreds of moving parts and subcontractors.

The Aerocentrix Solution

  • Digital Twins: High-frequency mapping provided a "single source of truth" for stakeholders to track progress remotely.
  • Advanced Inspections: Replaced high-risk manual steel inspections with high-zoom drone capture, prioritizing site safety.

The Impact

Our work established the operational protocols now used by the Port Authority for high-security infrastructure. From volumetric data to FAA coordination, Aerocentrix brings these same "Airport-Grade" standards to every site we touch.



JFK AirTrain: Critical Documentation for Project Handover


The Mission: As a key segment of the JFK AirTrain modernization neared completion, Aerocentrix was brought in to document the "turnover-ready" state of the infrastructure. With the site still under active construction and closed to the public, the priority was capturing high-fidelity data before the official handover to the owners.

The Strategy:

  • Pre-Handover Verification: Provided a comprehensive visual record of the finished work, ensuring all structural elements met owner specifications prior to the transition.
  • Executive Showcase: Created a cinematic "Final Walkthrough" from the air, allowing stakeholders and project executives to validate the project’s success before it was integrated back into live operations.
  • Operational Readiness: Proved that Aerocentrix could execute precision flights in a high-stakes transition zone, providing the owners with a digital baseline of the asset they were inheriting.



Why it Matters for You:

I didn’t just document a building; I helped build the roadmap for drone safety in the Tri-State’s most restricted airspaces. I now bring that same enterprise-level precision to projects of all sizes. — Samuel Ortiz, Founder