Drone Star Rising

From the Ground Up

I want to share something deeply personal. Building Drone Star has been one of the hardest, most exhausting, and yet most meaningful journeys of my life. This company didn’t come out of nowhere—it has been carved out of long nights, early mornings, endless trial and error, and more than a few setbacks that could have broken me if I didn’t believe so fiercely in the dream. I’ve poured my blood, sweat, and tears into Drone Star because I know what it can become, not just for me, but for all of us.

Every business that means something has a story of struggle, of sacrifice, of a person who refused to quit. Drone Star is my story. But I don’t see it as mine alone—I see it as a bridge. A bridge between what drones can do and the way our community can grow, connect, and build together. This company is not just cameras and flights; it’s about giving people new perspectives, creating opportunities, telling stories from angles we’ve never seen before, and opening doors we didn’t even know existed.

Now we are at a turning point. To take Drone Star to the next level, to truly compete and create, we need to step up our equipment. The DJI Matrice 4T isn’t just another drone—it’s a powerhouse. It’s a machine that does everything: mapping, inspections, thermal imaging, long-duration flights, precision work, and creative artistry at a level that makes anything possible. With it, we can serve not only weddings and events, but also agriculture, real estate, commercial sites, search and rescue, and industrial projects. It is the key that unlocks Drone Star’s full potential.

But that key comes with a price. Our goal is to raise $12,000 to secure the Matrice 4T. And this is where I humbly but confidently invite you—my friends, my family, my community—to stand with me. I am not asking for charity. I am asking you to invest in a vision. When you invest in Drone Star, you are putting your faith into something I promise will rise. You’re saying, “I believe in this, I believe in Armando, and I believe that together we can create something bigger than ourselves.”

“When I rise, I will make sure you rise with me.”

I give you my word: this is not a fleeting idea. This is my life’s work. I will carry this company forward with relentless dedication, with faith that cannot be shaken. If you choose to invest, you’re not just helping me buy a drone—you are planting your flag on the ground with Drone Star. You are taking a seat at the table with me. You are saying, “I’m part of this story, and when Drone Star soars, I soar too.”

I don’t see your investment as dollars alone. I see it as trust, as belief, as a token that links your name forever to the growth of Drone Star. I promise you, when I rise, I will make sure you rise with me. This isn’t about begging; this is about building. This is about showing the world what faith, perseverance, and community can create.

So, I ask you: if you believe in me, if you’ve seen how hard I’ve worked, if you know the fire that fuels me, stand with me now. Let’s bring the DJI Matrice 4T into our arsenal, and let’s show what happens when faith meets action, when dreams meet investment, when a community believes in one of its own.

— Armando William Rodriguez
Founder of Drone Star L.L.C.