Al Thead started his professional career in real estate managing property in Dallas Fort Worth and East Texas. He got interested in UAS, GNSS, and positioning technology through his role in a large drone startup.

Al led a Nationwide team of Pt. 107 pilots collecting LiDAR and photogrammetric data for surveying and engineering firms across the Southeastern United States. This work was a gateway and introduction to geospatial technology, and interest in learning more about surveying and geodesy.

Al lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico with his wife and two dogs. He is an avid traveler, CCIM, Student Pilot, Part 107 pilot, blue belt in jiu jitsu, and IT hobbyist.