UNIVERSITY PARTNERS
We partner with university research labs to provide custom UAV platforms, automated data pipelines, and ongoing technical support — from grant proposal through publication.
WHAT WE BRING TO YOUR LAB
Grant Proposal Support
We provide detailed equipment specifications, BOMs, and budget justifications formatted for NSF, DOE, USDA, and NASA proposals.
Custom Platform Design
Purpose-built UAV platforms with sensor payloads tailored to your specific research methodology and data requirements.
Data Pipeline Integration
Automated workflows from sensor capture through processing to analysis-ready datasets compatible with your existing tools.
Training & Knowledge Transfer
Hands-on training for graduate students and lab techs on UAV operations, maintenance, and data processing.
Ongoing Technical Support
Dedicated support for firmware updates, sensor calibration, and mission planning throughout your research timeline.
Publication Collaboration
Co-authorship opportunities on methodology papers. We bring UAV engineering expertise to complement your domain knowledge.
TARGET RESEARCH LABS
Labs whose research aligns with our UAV platform capabilities. We're actively reaching out to explore collaboration opportunities.
Autonomous Systems Lab
TARGETCarnegie Mellon University
Robotics Institute · Autonomous UAV Navigation & SLAM
Pioneering work in visual-inertial odometry and autonomous exploration. Strong alignment with our FPGA-accelerated perception pipelines.
Environmental Sensing Lab
TARGETUC Davis
Land, Air & Water Resources · Agricultural Remote Sensing
Multispectral and hyperspectral crop analysis at scale. Our automated flight planning and NDVI pipelines directly support their methodology.
Structural Health Monitoring Lab
TARGETUniversity of Texas at Austin
Civil Engineering · Infrastructure Inspection via UAV
AI-driven crack detection and 3D photogrammetric modeling for bridge and building assessment. Local to Austin — ideal for rapid deployment.
Ecological Robotics Group
TARGETOregon State University
College of Forestry · Forest Canopy & Wildlife Monitoring
LiDAR-based canopy structure analysis and thermal wildlife surveys in Pacific Northwest old-growth forests.
Geospatial Intelligence Lab
TARGETPenn State
Geography · Photogrammetry & Terrain Modeling
High-accuracy DEM generation and change detection for geological research. Our RTK-enabled platforms deliver sub-centimeter precision.
Precision Agriculture Lab
TARGETPurdue University
Agricultural & Biological Engineering · Crop Phenotyping & Yield Prediction
Large-scale phenotyping trials using drone-based multispectral imagery. Our automated pipeline integrates directly with their ML models.
Coastal Dynamics Lab
TARGETUniversity of Miami
Marine & Atmospheric Science · Coastal Erosion & Storm Damage Assessment
Post-hurricane damage assessment and shoreline change monitoring using photogrammetry and thermal imaging.
Smart Infrastructure Lab
TARGETGeorgia Tech
Civil & Environmental Engineering · Smart City & Infrastructure Monitoring
IoT-integrated UAV inspection systems for urban infrastructure. Our FPGA edge processing enables real-time defect detection during flight.
PARTNERSHIP PROCESS
Discovery Call
We learn about your research goals, data requirements, and timeline.
Platform Design
Custom UAV spec with sensor payload, flight parameters, and data pipeline architecture.
Grant Support
Equipment budgets, specs, and justification text for your funding proposal.
Deploy & Support
Build, test, train your team, and provide ongoing technical support.
LET'S COLLABORATE
Whether you're writing a grant proposal or ready to deploy, we'd love to hear about your research. Free consultation for university labs.
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