CERTIFIED UAS OPERATORS
OVER 30,000 HOURS OF COMBINED FLIGHT EXPERIENCE
CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS
MANNED COMMERCIAL PILOTS
MANY OF OUR PILOTS HAVE BACHELOR'S DEGREES FROM UND
CERTIFIED INSTRUMENT FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS
CERTIFIED UAS OPERATORS
OVER 20,000 HOURS OF COMBINED FLIGHT EXPERIENCE
CERTIFIED MANNED COMMERCIAL PILOTS
ALL PILOTS HAVE BACHELOR'S DEGREES FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
3 CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS
2 INSTRUMENT CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS
Tommy Kenville has over 30 years of aviation related experience, including 15 years at the University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation and founding the Unmanned Applications Institute (the first Institute for research, testing and consulting in the emerging unmanned aerial vehicle industry in North Dakota, founded in 2010) prior to merging with ISight.
Adam has a background in product development in the energy and agriculture industries. With a degree in Aerospace Engineering and an MBA, Adam brings unique experience to the ISight management team.
Nathan Leben, a University of North Dakota commercial aviation graduate, has been in the aviation industry for over 20 years with more than 15 years specifically pertaining to UAS. Nathan’s exceptional UAS expertise is a core strength of the ISight management team.
Doug McDonald has more than 30 years of applied research, planning and development experience focusing on strategic development, unmanned systems and technology. Doug has undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of North Dakota. Doug’s experience includes assignments in unmanned systems, aerospace, remote sensing, value-added agriculture and information technology.
Jennifer brings over 15 years of experience in professional office executive assistant positions and a track record of strong performance in high-volume, high-pressure environments, Jennifer skillfully manages administrative duties and client relations for her colleagues.
Mike Link is a commericial pilot and University of North Dakota graduate with a bachelors of science in Unmanned Aircraft Systems where he focused on UAS Systems and UAS operations. Mike’s experience includes aerial weather modification, cloud seeding and hail reduction. Mike brings hands-on experience in manned and unmanned aircraft operations.
Zachary Daly is a commercially rated pilot from Delano, MN. He is a University of North Dakota graduate with a major in Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Zach has been building, flying, and modifying remotely piloted vehicles since the age of 13. His passion for aviation has encouraged him to develop a mentality for life-long learning and personal growth.
Jackson Frankenhoff is a commercial pilot from Luverne, MN. He is a University of North Dakota graduate with a major in Unmanned Aircraft Systems and a Specialization in Safety. Recently he has become a Certified sUAS Thermographer. He is always looking for new ways to utilize UAS where they haven’t been used before.
Austin Yaggie is from Fargo, ND and a UND graduate majoring in Business Economics. He is a certified commercial drone operator, and has had a passion for aviation that was passed down from his dad and grandpa.
Joe Schoepfer is a commercially rated pilot from Sioux City, IA. He is a University of North Dakota graduate with a major in Unmanned Aircraft Systems. He has always had a great interest in aviation and first piloted a plane at the age of 16. He is always looking for new ways to integrate UAS into everyday life.
Kyle Bloomquist is a pivate pilot from Vadnais Heights, MN. He has been operating UAS commercially since the summer of 2015. He has also been interested in aviation and building/testing remote aircraft since he was young.
Logan Couture is a double major graduate from the University of North Dakota in Commercial Aviation and Unmanned Aircraft Systems. He is a commercial pilot with multi engine and CFI ratings. His expanded knowledge of aviation helps bring the ISight team new ideas and possibilities. He is a proud owner of a Piper Cherokee and enjoys spending his free time flying with friends.
Dawson Burkhardt is from Trimont, MN and is a UND graduate with a bachelors in Unmanned Aircraft Systems. He is a commercial pilot with multi engine and instrument ratings. Dawson is excited to fulfill his dream of working as a pilot.
Brandon Cooksey is a commercial fixed wing pilot, and University of North Dakota graduate. He graduated with a bachelors of science in UAS Systems and Operations. Experience includes but is not limited to, systems programming, building and flying lighter than air, fixed wing, and rotor UAS systems. He was also a member of UND’s collegiate drone racing team as well as the Advanced Rocketry Association. He works to bring the ISight team to new heights and possibilities at the forefront of UAS technologies.
Bjorn Swanson is from Fargo, ND and graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in Unmanned Aircraft Systems with a specialization in safety. His studies at UND earned him his Commercial pilot license with a multi-engine and instrument rating as well as a part 107 remote pilot license. Bjorn is looking forward to the growth of the UAS industry and how UAS will be used for new purposes in the near future.
Jim is a double major in Electronics Technology and Precision Machining from Minnesota State College, Southeast Winona. He also has 20 years of extensive experience with computers and
networking. He has been scratch building and providing drone operations support since 2014 to businesses around southeastern MN. He likes working with microcontrollers and small electronics. He has experience as a commercial UAS test pilot for a large aerospace company with a variety of experience including collision avoidance testing, GPS denied navigation testing, autonomous transmission line inspections and flare stack inspections. He is big on safety and professionalism and is very excited to be with the ISight team.
Russ graduated UND with majors in commercial aviation and unmanned aerial systems and a minor in meteorology. Russ is a commercial, multi-engine and instrument rated pilot, as well as a CFI-I. He has a background in Aviation, agriculture, airports, and firefighting.
Renae comes to us with 20 years of experience in higher education. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of North Dakota, with majors in Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship. She also has an M.B.A. She will be working on marketing and special projects to grow brand awareness in the drone industry.
