Industry Blog
Explore the latest news about drone technology, data solutions, and Firmatek’s perspective across a range of industries.

Firmatek’s Safety Procedures During COVID-19
By Rob Wyssbrod, President and Chief Operating Officer Information about COVID-19 changes by the minute. A pandemic s...

The Importance of Being a Trusted Advisor
By Chris Mauldin, Senior Operations Manager Who enjoys buying a car? Visiting an auto mechanic? Calling a plumber? An...

Firmatek’s All Company Meeting: Investing in Company Culture
When you hear the words company culture, what comes to mind? Is it a ping pong table and a casual
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Team First Mentality: Firmatek Values
“I’ll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it’s sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup<...

Implications of the Recent FAA Remote ID Proposal
By Andrew Maximow, Chief Drone Officer The FAA received over 10,000 public comments within five weeks of publishing t...

What Makes Firmatek Cloud Unique: Firmatek Cloud Series Part 3
By Lauren Elmore, Chief Executive Officer In the last five years, the industries we serve have been transformed by te...

Blog Series: What’s Your Why, Agha Zain
By Agha Zain, Senior Director of Product Management My Why I have always been interested in the psychology and hist...

Starting the New Year with Firmatek Cloud: Firmatek Cloud Series Part 2
By Lauren Elmore, CEO of Firmatek. The new year always brings a sense of new beginnings, fresh starts, and new
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2020 Predictions: The Future of Drones in the Aggregate Mining Industry
Technology is continuing to change the game in the aggregate mining industry and we don’t anticipate that stopp...

Why Firmatek Cloud: Firmatek Cloud Series Part 1
By Lauren Elmore, President of Firmatek Why Firmatek Cloud? Why was this something that we invested our time, our mon...

Firmatek Launches Firmatek Cloud with Premium Features for Industry Clients
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS —Firmatek, the industry leader in stockpile measurement and mapping for the aggregate mining ind...

2020 Industry Predictions
By Andrew Maximow, Chief Drone Officer With peak season winding down, it is time for Firmatek to start planning, gear...
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of poles and structures can you inspect?
We inspect a wide range of utility assets, including distribution poles, transmission structures, substations, and related infrastructure. Our solutions are adaptable to meet the specific needs of each utility.
How long does the inspection process take?
Our pace is fully customizable based on your preferences and schedule. Our experienced UAV teams can inspect anywhere from 250 structures per day to over 10,000 per week on large-scale projects.
What kind of data will we receive?
You’ll receive access to our cloud-based Kespry platform, along with downloadable deliverables such as KML, XML, shapefiles, PDFs, and CSVs. All data formats and reporting can be tailored to fit your internal workflows and GIS systems.
Will we receive too much data at once?
Not at all. We tailor our data delivery schedule to your needs. While we may collect large volumes of data quickly, we can deliver it gradually – for example, one feeder at a time – based on your review capacity and internal processes.
What if we already operate our own drone program?
We can complement your internal UAV efforts by providing support where you need it most, from processing and reviewing data to hosting and delivering final results. We’re flexible and can scale our involvement based on your existing capabilities.
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