Owyhee Air Research is a leading aerial imaging and mapping services provider, working with Federal and state agencies, universities, and private companies throughout the US. We use the most advanced technology available in remote sensing and mapping, multispectral imaging, and aerial telemetry to deliver the insights and intelligence that drive critical decisions.
Our Mission And Vision
Our mission is to provide unparalleled excellence of service in the area of aerial survey and natural resource data acquisition.
Our vision is to continually develop our services to meet expanding customer needs while creating lasting relationships and promoting safety as our first priority.
Who We Serve
Federal Agencies
For over 12 years, we’ve partnered with federal and state agencies. Our combination of palatized sensor payloads and professional expertise provides a reliable and cost-effective solution for conducting wildlife surveys and fire reconnaissance. Our advanced telemetry and mapping equipment ensures accurate data collection, enabling agencies to make informed decisions to protect and conserve natural resources.
Wildlife Biologists
Our team of wildlife professionals have designed habitat and species-specific survey protocols to allow for the accurate and efficient collection of a wide variety of wildlife population metrics. Agency biologists leverage our services for studying and monitoring animal behavior and habitat. With our infrared/HD video and telemetry equipment, researchers can track animal movements and gather critical data to inform management decisions at the landscape scale.
Land & Fire Managers
For fire managers, we provide critical information for the detection, prevention and control of wildfires. Our fire reconnaissance capability enables fire managers to quickly and accurately assess the location, size, and intensity of a fire, allowing them to make informed decisions about the most effective response strategies.
Environmental Organizations
From habitat health assessments to post-fire regrowth monitoring, environmental organizations use our mapping technology to identify areas of high conservation value and prioritize conservation efforts.
Land Developers
Land developers could use our telemetry and mapping services to assess the impact of their projects on local wildlife and habitat, as well as change-over-time monitoring across a landscape of development project.
Researchers & Educators
Researchers and educators can benefit from the full breadth our services to engage fellow researchers, students, and the general public in learning about new methods of data acquisition for wildlife behavior and conservation.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Dan is a Certified Wildlife Biologist through the Wildlife Society with an M.S. in Wildlife Biology/Ecology, and a professional background in Incident Management. He’s been with Owyhee Air for 7 years and established many of the flight protocols we now use for wildlife and wildfire aerial operations and data delivery. Born and raised in the foothills of Southern Idaho, Dan has a deep appreciation for the outdoors where he can often be found exploring new trails and streams in the wild places of North America.
As Director of Operations, Steven is responsible for regulatory compliance with all FAA regulations and is the main point of contact behind our FAR Part 135 Operations Certificate. From stealth missions in Iraq, to a full career with United Airlines; Steven possesses an aviation career spanning more than 45 years and over 12,000 flight hours in both manned and unmanned aircraft, including time as an operational test pilot for the F-117A Stealth Fighter and mission pilot for the RQ-4 Global Hawk. He holds a B.S. in Business, a Master of Public Administration, and Education Specialist degrees. Steve has a tremendous love of the outdoors and spends as much time as he can enjoying the myriads of mountains, lakes, and rivers of the intermountain northwest.
Todd is our Chief Pilot. His passion for aviation took wings at age 17 and has taken him around the world from N. America to the Western and Southern Pacific islands, to the continent of Africa, and now to Owyhee Air Research, where he oversees pilot training and standardization, in addition to operational flying. Over the years he has served in roles ranging from pilot/mechanic to Chief Pilot at a regional airline, to Program / Country Director of a large Humanitarian Air group in Papua New Guinea. He holds FAA Airline Transport, Commercial, and Airframe and Powerplant licenses in addition to a B.S. in Business from Southern Oregon State University.
Born and raised in the Northwest of the US, Todd has a passion for the outdoors, where you’ll find him backpacking, biking, or sailing, as time allows. These interests align well with the natural resources focus of Owyhee Air Research.
Let’s explore the possibilities of the actionable insight you need.
