Ben Burks is the Operations Manager at Tex-Air Drone , where he oversees daily operations, technology integration, and service execution across the company’s drone-based mapping, imaging, and application services. He is responsible for optimizing workflows, training pilots and technicians, and ensuring every project is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high professional standard. Ben holds a B.S. in Agricultural Business & Economics with a focus in Animal Science. He brings a lifelong, hands-on agricultural background shaped by 4-H livestock showing and involvement in his family’s ranching operations, giving him firsthand insight into animal management, land stewardship, and the operational realities producers face. With extensive experience in advanced drone platforms, sensors, and data-processing workflows, Ben bridges field operations with actionable data. His expertise includes precision mapping, LiDAR, thermal and multispectral imaging, and operational logistics—allowing the company to provide accurate, reliable insights for clients across agriculture, construction, energy, and land management sectors. Ben is driven by continuous improvement and innovation, focusing on adopting new technologies and refining internal processes so clients receive dependable service, efficient turnaround times, and results they can trust.