About Us

Heritage Drone Service is a veteran-owned company providing professional drone application services, consulting, and equipment sales in Indiana and nationwide. Since 2022, we’ve helped farmers, government agencies, and landowners manage and protect their land more efficiently.

  • FAA & State Certified

  • Veteran-Owned & Operated

  • Northern Indiana Based

who we are

Drone Solutions Built for the Field

Heritage Drone Service is a veteran-owned drone aviation company based in Kouts, Indiana. Since 2022, we’ve provided professional drone application services, consulting, and equipment sales in order to help farmers, government agencies, and landowners manage and protect their land more efficiently.

Our mission is to apply cutting-edge drone technology with precision, integrity, and real-world experience. Backed by more than 70,000 acres covered, our work is driven by:

  • Regulatory compliance with FAA and industry standards

  • Efficient land management solutions

  • Dependable, hands-on support

Heritage Drone Service technician standing beside spray mixing equipment and support vehicles in a field prior to drone application.
meet the founder

Veteran-Owned & Led With Purpose

Jake Wetzel, Owner

Heritage Drone Service was founded by Jake Wetzel, whose diverse background in construction, military service, and entrepreneurial leadership drives our company’s success. Jake served in the Indiana National Guard from 2005 to 2011, including a deployment to Afghanistan in 2009 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Jake brings years of hands-on experience, discipline, and strategic thinking to every project. After earning a Master’s degree and working extensively in construction, he turned his passion for aviation and precision work into Heritage Drone Service.

government credentials

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Heritage Drone Service is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

SDVOSB certification badge representing Heritage Drone Service as a service-disabled veteran-owned small business.

SDVOSB Status

SAM UEI: LMXDZL1N4KS4

Business Type: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Registered Federal Contractor

What SDVOSB Means for Our Clients

  • Qualified to support federal, state, and local agencies

  • Eligible for SDVOSB set-aside federal contracts

  • Meets federal compliance and registration requirements

  • Veteran-owned leadership with proven field experience

licensed, certified & compliant

Federal and State Credentials

Heritage Drone Service holds all required federal and state certifications to operate safely, compliantly, and effectively across agricultural and public sector projects.

Federal Certifications:

FAA Part 107 UAV Remote Pilot Certification
FAA Part 137 Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate (Exemption No. 44807)

State Certifications – Office of the Indiana State Chemist:

Category 1 – Agricultural Pest Management
Category 3b – Turf Management
Category 5 – Aquatic Pest Management
Category 6 – Industrial Weed Management
Category 11 – Aerial Application
Category 14 – Agricultural Fertilizer Application

NAISC Codes

115112 – Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating
481219 – Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation
115310 – Support Activities for Forestry
561730 – Landscaping Services

Cover crops emerging between corn residue in a harvested field, showcasing results of drone seeding and conservation practices.

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you need drone spraying, seeding, consulting, or help choosing the right drone, we’re ready to help. Get a free quote or give us a call today.