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SkyLine Aerial Services

Construction & Roof Inspections, Austin TX • 6 Pilots • 8 Drones

At a Glance

Industry: Construction & Roof Inspections
Team Size: 6 Pilots • 8 Drones
Primary Use Case: Job scheduling, flight logging, and invoicing
Key Workflows Used: Job scheduling; flight logging; invoicing; automated payment reminders
Integrations: Not stated
Compliance Context: Not stated
Primary Outcome: Admin burden cut 60% (15 hours/week → 6 hours)

From Spreadsheets to $180K/Month Revenue

60%

Admin time reduced

40%

Faster job completion

Better cash flow

The Situation

SkyLine started with 2 pilots and grew to 6 in 18 months. But their processes didn't scale. Sarah Martinez, Operations Manager, spent 15+ hours per week juggling jobs across multiple spreadsheets, WhatsApp messages, and a separate invoicing tool. Pilots weren't sure what jobs were scheduled. Invoices went out 5-7 days after completion. Cash flow was tight despite growing revenue.

The Solution

SkyLine implemented ColonyCore for job scheduling, flight logging, and invoicing. Pilots got immediate visibility into the schedule. Sarah set up automated payment reminders. Jobs were invoiced the day they completed.

The Results

Admin burden cut 60%: 15 hours/week → 6 hours. Sarah now focuses on sales and growth instead of firefighting.
40% faster job completion: No more waiting for job details or missing deadlines. Pilots have clarity. Clients get updates automatically.
Payment time cut from 45 days to 15: Invoices sent same-day + online payment option = faster cash. 3x improvement in days-sales-outstanding.
Scaled to 8 drones without new admin hire: Would have needed a full-time scheduler at 8 pilots. ColonyCore handled it.
Better pilot satisfaction: "Our team actually knows what's happening" — less chaos, fewer surprises.

"ColonyCore is like hiring an admin assistant that never sleeps. We can focus on growing the business instead of managing spreadsheets."

— Sarah Martinez, Operations Manager, SkyLine Aerial

PrecisionDrone Solutions

Solar & Agricultural Inspections, Colorado • 12 Pilots • 15 Drones

At a Glance

Industry: Solar & Agricultural Inspections
Team Size: 12 Pilots • 15 Drones
Primary Use Case: Centralize scheduling, flight logging, maintenance tracking, and invoicing
Key Workflows Used: Centralized scheduling; flight logging; maintenance tracking; invoicing; automated invoice generation; payment reminders; maintenance alerts; profitability and equipment-utilization reporting
Integrations: Not stated
Compliance Context: Not stated
Primary Outcome: Revenue doubled in 12 months

Doubled Revenue While Reducing Headcount

Revenue growth in 12 months

-1

Fewer admin staff needed

30%

Cost per job reduction

The Situation

Michael Chen's PrecisionDrone was growing fast but hitting operational limits. The company had 2 full-time schedulers/admin staff managing job flow, flight logs, and billing for 12 pilots. Scaling meant hiring a 3rd person — a $70K/year expense that would eat into margins. Flight logs were inconsistent. Maintenance schedules were ignored. No clear visibility into profitability per job type.

The Solution

Implemented ColonyCore to centralize scheduling, flight logging, maintenance tracking, and invoicing. Automated routine tasks (invoice generation, payment reminders, maintenance alerts). Built reports on job profitability and equipment utilization.

The Results

One scheduler eliminated: Reduced from 2 to 1 scheduler. The remaining scheduler manages twice as many jobs with better tools. Annual savings: $70K+ (reinvested in growth/marketing).
30% cost per job reduction: Better equipment utilization, reduced downtime, accurate maintenance scheduling = lower per-job overhead.
Scaled to 12 pilots without infrastructure chaos: Clear job visibility, automated flight logging, zero missing maintenance items.
Revenue doubled in 12 months: With better operations supporting growth, Michael could focus on sales and client relationships instead of firefighting.
Profitability insights: Now knows which service types are most profitable. Can optimize pricing and focus on high-margin work.

"Hiring ColonyCore instead of hiring another person was the best business decision we made. Better control, same cost, faster growth."

— Michael Chen, Founder & CEO, PrecisionDrone Solutions

Horizon Real Estate Imaging

Real Estate Marketing Services, Los Angeles CA • 3 Pilots • 6 Drones

At a Glance

Industry: Real Estate Marketing Services
Team Size: 3 Pilots • 6 Drones
Primary Use Case: Job details and flight checklists to ensure shoot accuracy
Key Workflows Used: Job details; flight checklists; pilot confirmation of captured shots
Integrations: Not stated
Compliance Context: Not stated
Primary Outcome: Deliverables in 2–3 days instead of 5–7 (60% faster deliverables)

60% Faster Deliverables, 50% Less Rework

60%

Faster deliverables to clients

50%

Less rework due to lost details

95%

First-time delivery accuracy

The Situation

Jessica Park's Horizon did 50+ real estate shoots per month. Details got lost: forgotten camera angles, missed address variations, unclear shot lists. Deliverables took 5-7 days. Clients asked for reshoot because something was missed. Team morale was low because of constant rework. Margins were being eaten by inefficiency.

The Solution

Implemented ColonyCore's job details and flight checklist features. Every job has a detailed shot list. Pilots confirm what they captured during the flight. No more guessing what was shot.

The Results

Deliverables in 2-3 days instead of 5-7: No more back-and-forth on missing shots. Real estate agents are happier. Turnaround is fast enough for same-week listing launch.
50% less rework: Clear shot lists + flight confirmation = 95% first-time accuracy. Reshoot requests dropped dramatically.
Better client relationships: Faster delivery + fewer mistakes = happy clients. Word-of-mouth referrals improved 40%.
Team satisfaction improved: Pilots aren't blamed for missing shots they didn't know they needed. Clear expectations = less stress.
Margin improvement: Less rework overhead. Can handle 60+ shoots/month with same team size.

"ColonyCore turned our chaotic operation into a predictable machine. Our clients get their photos in 48 hours, first time, every time."

— Jessica Park, CEO, Horizon Real Estate Imaging

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