The best way to study a place is sometimes to stay out of it.

Southeast Alaska’s research community — agencies, universities, tribal organizations, nonprofits — works in terrain that’s hard on crews and sensitive to footsteps. A drone gets the imagery without the trail: repeatable overhead documentation, coastal and riparian monitoring, and site records captured quickly, quietly, and from a respectful distance.

How we support field teams

Habitat & vegetation documentation

Repeatable flight plans so this season lines up with last season.

Coastal & waterway monitoring

Erosion, tideland change, stream conditions, before/after event documentation.

Site & infrastructure records

Research stations, remote sites, cultural sites (with the appropriate permissions and partners).

Imagery for publication & outreach

The same flights that produce data produce the photos your reports and public materials deserve.

Flown responsibly

FAA Part 107 certified, airspace-authorized, and briefed on wildlife-disturbance guidelines; we plan every mission around minimum-disturbance altitudes and seasonal sensitivities, and we’re comfortable working under permits and agency protocols. Juneau-based means no mobilization drama — we’re already here.

Tell us about the study area.