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Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
FlyGuys and Datumate Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Aerial Data Solutions in Construction Industry
LAFAYETTE, La., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FlyGuys, the leading nationwide reality data capture technology company, and Datumate, a pioneer in construction data analytics and management software, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership that will revolutionize aerial data solutions for the construction industry. This collaboration combines FlyGuys' extensive network of FAA-certified drone pilots and high-quality aerial data capture expertise with Datumate's advanced DatuBIM platform, a cloud-native SaaS solution for infrastructure construction data analytics. Together, they will provide construction professionals with seamless integration of precise aerial data and comprehensive analytics, enhancing project management and decision-making processes. Key Benefits of the Partnership: Seamless Aerial Data Integration: FlyGuys' aerial data will integrate effortlessly with Datumate's DatuBIM platform, offering users high-resolution, timely insights to streamline project timelines. Improved Accuracy and Safety: Clients will gain accurate geospatial data while reducing on-site risks through autonomous drone flights and advanced mapping technologies. Enhanced Decision-Making: The partnership enables the transformation of raw drone data into actionable insights, facilitating better decision-making across all project phases. "Partnering with Datumate is an exciting step forward in transforming construction project management," said Joe Stough, CEO of FlyGuys. "By integrating our nationwide reality data capture with Datumate's advanced analytics, we're empowering construction teams with exceptional precision, efficiency, and in-depth insights, raising the bar for digital project management." "At Datumate, we believe that the key to smarter, safer construction lies in transforming raw data into actionable insights," said Dror Friedman, CEO of Datumate. "By partnering with FlyGuys, we're not just capturing high-resolution images—we're harnessing cutting-edge automation to provide real-time clarity and precision on every project. Together, we're setting a new standard for the industry and building the future of construction." Construction professionals interested in leveraging this integrated solution are encouraged to contact FlyGuys or Datumate for more information. About FlyGuys: FlyGuys is the leading online marketplace for reality data capture, connecting data seekers with professional data collectors through its proprietary software platform. With a nationwide network of skilled drone pilots ready for deployment, FlyGuys streamlines mission assignments to ensure fast, efficient, and reliable data capture. With a strong focus on accuracy, reliability, and operational excellence, FlyGuys empowers businesses to confidently make informed decisions. Its technology-driven approach optimizes data collection, delivering seamless solutions that adapt to the evolving needs of various industries. For more information, visit About Datumate: Datumate is a leader in construction data analytics and management software, offering the DatuBIM platform—a cloud-native SaaS solution designed to provide full visibility into infrastructure and transportation projects. Utilizing drone and laser scanning mapping alongside an advanced automation and photogrammetry engine, Datumate empowers construction professionals with intuitive, digital, and automatic project insights. For more information, visit For media inquiries, please contact: FlyGuysWhitney Savoie, VP of Marketing1.888.837.0940393384@ DatumateChaz Ross-Munro, CPSM, Head of Marketing393384@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE FlyGuys
Associated Press
19-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Reaching for the Sky
Lafayette-based FlyGuys uses AI to match drone operators with reality data clients across the nation. LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA / ACCESS Newswire / March 18, 2025 / As AI continues to evolve, Louisiana tech investor Joe Stough is leading the way with FlyGuys, which uses proprietary software to match supply and demand for drones. With a managed online marketplace business model, FlyGuys brings together over 14,000 Federal Aviation Administration-licensed drone pilots nationwide to assist clients and software companies in need of reality data. FlyGuys' clients work in various industries, performing tasks such as studying the productivity of a solar panel, inspecting utility poles, assessing the status of a commercial parking lot, or even modeling a cell tower. What unites them is a shared goal: easily finding and engaging drone operators to do work that would otherwise be difficult or dangerous for humans. 'Our drone operators are capable of delivering inspection reports quickly and with more precision than a human looking with their naked eye,' says Stough, CEO. Stough's extensive history as a global software creator and tech investor-with a focus on operational excellence-has given him valuable insight into the industry. He came to FlyGuys after successfully investing in the food delivery app Waitr, a company he eventually ran and took public. When common investors between Waitr and FlyGuys asked Stough to serve as a coach to the FlyGuys founder, he became an investor and was named Board Chairman. In 2022, Stough shifted gears and became CEO with the goal of elevating FlyGuys to a new level by bringing operational excellence processes to an already promising business model. How It Works Engaging FlyGuys is simple. Once clients submit an order for data capture using FlyGuys' proprietary cloud-based software, the AI platform sources the appropriate drone pilot based on location and experience, obtains a commitment from the pilot through a micro-contract, and coordinates the mission. Drone operators then confirm the job by a specified check-in confirmation date, ensuring no customer commitments fall through the cracks. 'Other companies deliver a similar service, but most narrow their focus to one or two vertical markets,' says Stough. 'FlyGuys is AI-agnostic by design, so there's no limit to the vertical markets we can access.' As partners to AI software companies and drone pilots or service providers, FlyGuys' pure horizontal focus makes it unique. The company also prides itself on delivering quality services however big it grows. Market response has been exceptional. After a significant investment in cloud-based software, FlyGuys' revenue exploded from $3.9 million in 2023 to $10 million in 2024. By 2025, the company is projected to grow an additional 100%, and over the next five years its annual revenue is on track to reach $100 million. 'But even that,' says Stough, 'is nowhere near the limit of FlyGuys' potential. 'The total market for these reality data-gathering products is in the billions,' he continues. 'It's a highly disruptive technology in a sizable but fragmented market with very little competition. And it's exactly the kind of technology that clients nationwide will need to grow into the future.'
