Nate Ernst, an Airborne Technologist, has dedicated 15 years to advancing aviation technology for linear infrastructure. His extensive experience spans collaborations with the largest electric and oil & gas operators in the United States. Nate has been responsible for Group 1-3 UAS operations as well as helicopter & fixed-wing operations over some of the largest and most complex infrastructure both in the US and abroad.
While the majority of his focus has been on critical infrastructure, he has also worked on special aviation projects with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), NASA, and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) within the Department of Defense (DOD).
Nate is also the Founder and President of The Tactien Group – a strategic advisory firm dedicated to pragmatically advancing aviation technologies for critical infrastructure applications. The Tactien team includes aviation experts with specific focuses that support the greater picture of Tactien’s mission; providing unbiased strategies for integrating airborne technology for infrastructure. Tactien works with utility operators to understand where airborne technology is of value to them and then works backwards to develop a full-system solution.
“We’re strategic assemblers. We help companies and institutions understand UAS for what it really is. Rather than being biased towards one manufacturer or service provider, we provide pragmatic perspectives, not just regarding what technology offers today, but what the industry will offer tomorrow. We then work with clients to utilize the best pieces of industry which turns into a future-proofed bespoke solution.”
