ELEVATE YOUR IMPACT

Data-driven insights and impactful visual experiences that elevate science, stewardship, and storytelling.

We partner with organizations across the West to bring positive impacts to diverse ecosystems.

Our mission is to bring actionable insights and better communications through aerial imagery and analysis to every conservation organization. These are tools for all land-managers, stewards, and researchers.

We Work With Conservation Champions

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Upper Nehalem Watershed Council Logo
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Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission Logo
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Native Fish Society Logo
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Elevate your impact.

Get the imagery and data you need. ForeSight Drone Services has a proven system and workflow for aerial mapping and technical imaging. Bypass the hassle of drone purchasing, software learning-curves, insurance, and time-intensive FAA licensing.

Our Services

A screenshot of a 360 degree virtual tour spherical panorama.

Give your audience an experience. Engage the next generation of followers

Before and after image of a wetland in high-water and low-water seasons

Tell the story of seasonal and restoration changes on a landscape scale with GPS-guided repeat imagery.

A drone orthomosaic image of a wetland with a highlighted beaver lodge

Measure and monitor better with a high-res photo map of your site. Chronicle your site and measure changes over time.

Tell the story of your work with rich and eye-catching visuals from above

A 3D point cloud of a forested island in a clear blue mountain lake

Wow stakeholders with guided virtual tours of your site in 3D. Engage the next generation of supporters.

An aerial image of large woody debris (LWD) with measurements of lengths

Turn raw aerial data into actionable insights. Answer research questions and report to stakeholders.

A drone-derived digital elevation model topographic map

Analyze your site in three dimensions for better science and stewardship.

Three government employees prepare a fixed-wing drone for take-off as part of a training.

Build drone capacity in-house. We develop custom curricula tailored to your organization and team needs.

What Our Partners Say

  • "Nick Wagner and his crew at ForeSight Drone Services were thoughtful, organized and efficient throughout the whole process. They were able to adapt to changing study plans on the fly in response to unforeseen changes in landowner permissions. We would happily work with them again."

    Casey Justice, Fishery Biologist, CRITFC

  • "Nick is considered a world expert in flying this UAS and after spending a week in training with him, I understand why. Nick has an excellent work ethic and enthusiasm for instruction. He is extremely organized, reliable and has excellent communication skills..."

    Melissa Cook, Ph.D., Research Fishery Biologist, NOAA

  • “The whole process working with [ForeSight] so far has been great. You took my vision and turned it into a reality, producing some really useful and well-organized data/files.”

    Jack Halsey, Executive Director, Oswego Lake Watershed Council

  • “Nick went above and beyond for us and we greatly appreciate his skill and professionalism.”

    Matt Benotsch, Greenbelt Land Trust

  • “Drones are incredible tools for viewing wetlands and for helping us bring the magic of the wetland to those who aren’t able to don waders and tromp through it themselves.”

    Katie Ryan, Executive Director, The Wetlands Conservancy

  • “Native Fish Society is really grateful to have Nick collaborating with us and lending his skills to our conservation work in the Oregon Coast Range.”

    Jennifer Fairbrother, Conservation Director, Native Fish Society

A drone shot of the Salmon River in Oregon with clear water and old-growth forest.

Get all the benefits of aerial imagery

Aerial imagery offers unparalleled advantages. It enhances planning, allows for real-time progress tracking, and provides a clear view of results. It also presents a compelling way to showcase your work and easily detect changes over time.

Three government employees prepare a fixed-wing drone for take-off as part of a training.

Build drone capacity in-house

Equip your team with the knowledge and tools needed to harness drone technology's full potential, efficiently and cost-effectively. At ForeSight, we create a custom curriculum tailored to your team's specific needs, streamlining the learning process. We're here to simplify the complexities and empower you with robust internal drone capabilities.

Before After

Highlighting changes through repeat imagery

With GPS-guided and autonomous flights, we capture consistent, accurate data when it matters most. Peak greenness, low-water, post-fire, leaf-off, high-tide. Users can monitor, measure, and report on changes at the landscape scale.

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