International drone-based managed solutions provider Aerodyne Group has acquired a controlling interest in the services business of aerial intelligence company Measure.

Known as Aerodyne Measure, the new, combined business entity will continue serving enterprise clients in North America, providing high quality aerial inspections and data analysis services.

Through the agreement, Measure will also get additional funding as it grows its stand-alone software as a service (SaaS) offering, Measure Ground Control, which is an end-to-end software platform for enterprise UAS programs.

“This agreement between Aerodyne and Measure makes each company stronger in the dynamic and competitive drone industry,” says Brandon Torres Declet, CEO and co-founder of Measure.

“Aerodyne Measure will provide high-quality services to asset managers looking to out-source their drone operations, while Measure will support enterprise drone programs with the most comprehensive software platform on the market.”

The combined business entity will leverage the core strengths of each respective company. Measure has a plethora of experience across the nation conducting professional inspections of energy assets, while Aerodyne will provide access to various resources such as more operational experience and R&D opportunities, experienced pilots located around the world, and broader analytic capabilities.

“Measure has established quality processes and a reputation for excellent customer service, giving Aerodyne a strong foothold as we expand into the North American market,” says Aerodyne founder and CEO, Kamarul A Muhamed.

“By combining our expertise, we have created a business that will be a market leader from day one.”

The entities note that Measure Ground Control will continue to be built based on real-world experience. In 2020, the Aerodyne Measure joint venture, and its parent company Aerodyne, will use the platform to manage thousands of flights.