drone experts

PROFESSIONAL PILOTS

29

CERTIFIED UAS OPERATORS

EXPERIENCE

OVER 30,000 HOURS OF COMBINED FLIGHT EXPERIENCE

3 CFIs

CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS

14

MANNED COMMERCIAL PILOTS

EDUCATION

MANY OF OUR PILOTS HAVE BACHELOR'S DEGREES FROM UND

2 CFIIs

CERTIFIED INSTRUMENT FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS

PROFESSIONAL PILOTS

17

CERTIFIED UAS OPERATORS

20,000

OVER 20,000 HOURS OF COMBINED FLIGHT EXPERIENCE

12

CERTIFIED MANNED COMMERCIAL PILOTS

SCHOOL

ALL PILOTS HAVE BACHELOR'S DEGREES FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA

CFI'S

3 CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS

CFII'S

2 INSTRUMENT CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS

The Team

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Tommy Kenville

Rainmaker/Founder

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 Lingwall

Adam Lingwall

Founder

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.

Nate Leben

Nate Leben

Founder

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

General Manager - Flying with ISight since - 2011

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.

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Jennifer Fridolfs

Administrative Assistant - Flying with ISight since - 2019

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.

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Renae Kmecik

Brand Strategist - Flying with ISight since - 2023

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.

Mike Link

Director of Flight Ops - Flying with ISight since – 2017

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.

Zach Daly

Watford City Site Manager - Flying with ISight since 2019

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

Minneapolis Site Manager - Flying with ISight since - 2019

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

Controller - Flying with ISight since - 2019

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.

Grand Forks Site Lead - Flying with ISight since - 2020

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

Fargo Site Lead - Flying with ISight since - 2020

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

Senior Pilot, CFII - Flying with ISight since - 2020

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

Operations Specialist - Flying with ISight since 2020

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

Houston Site Lead - Flying with ISight since 2022

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

Director of Safety, Lead Pilot - Flying with ISight since 2022

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.

Keegan Sponholz

Operations Specialist - Flying with ISight since - 2022

Keegan Sponholz is a University of North Dakota Unmanned Aircraft Systems graduate with 10 years of operational experience with unmanned systems. He also holds commercial multi engine and instrument ratings and enjoys flying aerobatics.
 
 
 

Vinnie Gallo

Operations Specialist - Flying with ISight since - 2022

Vinnie Gallo from Eagan, MN and graduated from the University of North Dakota with an Unmanned Aircraft Systems degree. He is both a commercial drone operator and manned pilot with instrument and multi engine ratings. Vinnie is excited to see the new applications of UAS.
 
 
 
 

Nate Sharrett

Lead Pilot - Flying with ISight since - 2022

Nate Sharrett is from Glasgow, MT and graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in Unmanned Aircraft Systems. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran and ISight’s only commercial-rated helicopter pilot.

Haven Eliason

Operations Specialist - Flying with ISight since 2023

Haven Eliason is a commercial UAS pilot from Brooklyn Park, MN. He comes from a unique background with experience in land based surveying and product development engineering. His love for aviation, technology and problem solving helps him to excel in the continually developing landscape that is UAS.

Russ Nelson

Operations Specialist, CFII - Flying with ISight since 2018

Russ Nelson from Willmar MN, 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. Russ teaches flight students in western ND with  experience in a variety of both manned and unmanned applications

Baylee Couch

Operations Specialist - Flying with ISight since 2023

Baylee Couch from Glenwood, WA and graduated from ERAU with an Unmanned Aircraft Systems degree and a minor in Computer Science. He has experience with flying drones for delivery and photography purposes. He is excited to see how the industry expands.

Greyson Rose

Operations Specialist - Flying with ISight since 2023

Greyson Rose is from Houston, TX and graduated from the University of North Dakota with a bachelor of science in aeronautics. In his time at UND, he earned his commercial pilot license with instrument and multi-engine ratings as well as a commercial part 107 certificate. 

Russ Nelson

Operations Specialist, CFII - Flying with ISight since 2017

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.

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