THE GRYFN LEAD TEAM
Insights from a high quality,
high capacity data platform.
Most drone imaging companies in
agriculture focus on the production scale
or operator level, we’re starting at the
other end — we’re delivering complex,
multiple high end sensing technologies to
generate reliable, accurate and precise
data for actionable research. Research
that will eventually benefit
the producer.
MATT BECHDOL
CEO
BS in Public Affairs from Indiana University, MS in Geographic and Cartographic Science from George Mason University, MS in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University, and MBA from Indiana University
Specializes in spatial data analysis and remote sensing technologies for agriculture and natural resources
Previous consulting, leadership and teaching roles within geographic information systems and “Big Data”
Believes weekends are for analog technology, map-geek,
hops-grower
Geospatial data for all
Our technology streamlines the hardware design, data collection, and analytics software to deliver high-quality remote sensing data. We offer customized, user-friendly pipelines that allow researchers to take maximal advantage of remote sensing data for their projects.
YI-CHUN "JILL" LIN
Applied Scientist
BS and MS in Civil Engineering from National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Purdue University
Specializes in remote sensing, photogrammetry, and computer vision
Develops end-to-end software pipeline for mobile mapping systems
Indulges in coffee, music, and volleyball in spare time
We’re making it easier
every day.
I’ve spent quite a bit of time over
the past two years making it easier to
collect this data. Where we used to have
keyboards and screens and generators in
the field to collect this data, we have
broken that down and made it simpler to
collect data in the field with just a laptop
and an internet cable. We land, we can
pull the GPS data, the LIDAR data
and the hyperspectral data and
layer to understand what
we just saw.
EVAN FLATT
Director of Solutions
Graduate of Purdue University’s College of Technology
Specializes in hardware solutions for remote sensing and mobile mapping applications
Formal training in aviation technology along with hands-on experience in remote sensing
Holds Part 61 Private Pilot Certificate and a Part 107 Remote
Pilot Certificate
Model aircraft builder, guitar player, motorcycle rider
Cutting edge technology.
There’s plenty of other companies out
there who have the capability to collect
RGB and LIDAR simultaneously or LIDAR
and hyperspectral simultaneously,
but no other U.S. companies are doing
all three on a single platform.
RYAN RILEY
UAS Pilot and Data Analyst
Graduate of Purdue University’s UAS through the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology
Specializes in data processing and analysis, and collaborator training
Plans and executes GRYFN missions
Holds a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Former Purdue club gymnast, Chicago White Sox fan, fitness buff
Measure twice, and cut once
Getting a UAV in the air isn't difficult. What's hard is the goal of quality and efficient data collection. It's critical to understand the research objectives, study area, and conditions and adapt to changing variables…all in a specific timeframe. A lack of preparation and agility means you might not get a second chance
ETHAN HOKE
UAS Pilot and Data Analyst
Graduate of Purdue University’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology
Specializes in planning and conducting in-field UAS operations
Holds FAA Part 107 Certificate and FEMA IS-00700.b certification
Enjoys soccer, cycling, hiking, and listening to music
FOUNDERS
Purdue University
Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering and Environmental and Ecological Engineering
Purdue University
Nancy Uridil and Francis Bossu Professor of Civil Engineering
Purdue University
The Charles William Harrison Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Professor of Biomedical Engineering
University of Oklahoma
Gallogly Chair Professor of ECE and CS Associate Vice President of Research and Partnerships Director, Data Institute for Societal Challenges (DISC)
Purdue University
Thomas A. Page Professor in Civil Engineering
Lyles School of Civil Engineering Co-Director of the Civil Engineering Center for UAS Applications for a Sustainable Environment (CE-CAUSE)
Associate Director of the Joint Transportation Research Program (JTRP) Courtesy Appointment
Forestry and Natural Resources
MICHAEL LEASURE
Purdue University
Associate Professor of Aviation Technology, Retired
Purdue University
Professor of Plant Breeding and Genetics Wickersham Chair of Excellence in Agricultural Research
Purdue University
Professor Emeritus, Dept of Agronomy Member, Whistler Center for Carbohydrate Research Member, Purdue Center for Plant Biology