Drone Strategy
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DATA
Integrated Operations is unique. We bring together the world's leading drone and data practitioners on an "as-needed"basis to ensure your drone investment delivers a significant company-wide return.
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* Business Case Development * Data Strategies * Workflow Integration * Advanced Technologies (Machine Learning and AI) * Training * Implementation.
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IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DATA
Are you an enterprise or public safety agency?
Are you using or thinking of using drones in your day-to-day operations?
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Are you getting everything you could out of your investment?
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Are you getting ALL the benefits from integrating drones and the data they produce into your workflows and operations?
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We’ve been told that data is the new oil. But like oil, data needs to be refined. To fully exploit your data, to integrate it into existing workflows and business processes, to really maximize the ROI from your drone investment an effective and comprehensive drone strategy is a business imperative.
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Don't let your drone investment reflect the needs of a single department, don't allow data to become trapped in a silo. Your data center or cloud provider delivers value to the entire organization. So should your drone program.
A DRONE IS JUST ANOTHER SENSOR
The only reason to use one is for the data it produces.
OUR SERVICES
Everything we do is designed to deliver a better return on investment from your drone program. Working with you to understand your organization, your workflows, your goals and hence your opportunities means we can create and apply actionable analysis, not just dusty reports.
BUSINESS CASE DEVELOPMENT
Key Deliverable: A completed operations plan that includes the data strategy but addresses all relevant operational issues. Completing steps outlined in the plan should prepare the runway for project launch.
OPERATIONAL PLANNING
Key Deliverable: A completed operations plan that includes the data strategy but addresses all relevant operational issues. Completing steps outlined in the plan should prepare the runway for project launch.
DATA STRATEGY
Key Deliverable: Detailed drone data strategy ready for application to your business - including cloud, network, security, workflow, analytics and future-proofing considerations.
PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION
Key Deliverable: Support the actual implementation of the plan including (where appropriate) drone equipment selection and procurement, training, technology sourcing, software development and integration
ONGOING INDUSTRY INSIGHTS AND USE CASES
Ensuring that you are positioned to use best industry practices for new projects and identifying new opportunities based on industry evolution. We provide ongoing access to advice and guidance on industry trends, technology scouting, competitive analysis, use cases and strategies.
WHO WE ARE
We don't believe in having armies of consultants that need to be fed. Instead, we bring together domain experts that contribute to client assignments on an as-needed basis. Our network is extensive and enables us to apply deep expertise when and where it's needed. If we are going to talk ROI then we'd better deliver it as well.
OUR NETWORK
Co-ordintated by Jon Gaster in Los Angeles our network spans the US, Europe and Australia. Wherever and whenever you are thinking of deploying drones into your ecosystem we are available to help you get the most out of your investment.
Here are some of our people
Jon Gaster
Managing Partner
JON GASTER
Overall Management Project Design, and Delivery
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Jon has over 20 years bringing digital technologies and workflows into enterprises and delivering ROI by combining new technologies with existing workflows. He is now bringing his expansive and experienced network to bear on behalf of clients worldwide.
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PK
Overall Management Project Design, and Delivery for Europe
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PK has over 15 years experience bringing new technology to the drone world. As an entrepreneur, founder and technologist PK, based in Norway, manages all European operations and opportunities.
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Per Kristian Frydenlund Haga
Managing Partner - Europe
Mike Sebaugh
Project Manager
MIKE SEBAUGH
Project Manager and Drone Video/Data Post-Processing Expert
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Mike has extensive experience in radar, LIDAR, photogrammetry and video/data streaming as well as multi-beam sonar and Side Scan Sonar. He is an expert in data post-processing and workflow integration.
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Cort Fritz
Technology Strategy
CORT FRITZ
Technology Master - cloud, Scale, Data Distribution, Integration
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Cort has been leading technology teams since 1995. His teams have built global-scale, consumer-grade systems for Xbox, Creative Artists Agency, Accenture, Virgin, Disney, Yahoo, MTV, Showtime, and many other global brands.
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Kyle Snyder
Regulatory Strategy
KYLE SNYDER
Regulatory Strategy and Implementation
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Kyle is a 20 year veteran of the aerospace and aviation world. A leading expert on integrating drones into national airspace. He has worked with NASA, the FAA, Georgia Tech and Lockheed Martin as well as state and local governments nationwide.
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Michelle Aultman
Advanced Systems
MICHELLE AULTMAN
Advanced Systems
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Following a career in the Air Force Michelle established herself as a leader real-time video analytics including automatic object recognition and tagging in live video. Her advanced technology also includes neural networking, AI, machine learning and computer vision. More...
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Chris Keon
Drone Operations
CHRIS KEON
Drone Operations, Safety,Training
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Chris is a UAS Master Trainer and operations expert. He served as an SUAS Operator with the 82nd Airborne Division. He also has experience as a Disaster Preparedness Coordinator, Law Enforcement Officer, Firefighter, Hazmat Technician and Operations and Logistics Supervisor.