In a significant development for the aerial survey industry, Revolution Flight and ClearSkies Geomatics formally announce their merger, creating a comprehensive solution for aerial survey acquisition. The merger combines Revolution Flight's expertise in survey aircraft operations with ClearSkies Geomatics' established presence in survey equipment sales and rentals.
This strategic partnership formalizes a successful working relationship that has evolved over the past 18 months. The merger brings together two industry veterans: Paul Rossouw, who brings extensive aviation expertise and Pat McConnell, known for decades of experience in aerial survey equipment.
"This merger makes perfect sense for both companies and, more importantly, for our clients," said Paul Rossouw, CEO of Revolution Flight. "By combining our resources and expertise, we can now offer a seamless experience for clients who need both aircraft and specialized survey equipment."
Both companies will maintain their core service offerings. ClearSkies Geomatics will continue its successful business of brokering sales and rentals of aerial survey equipment, while Revolution Flight will maintain its Cessna Caravan wet lease services and comprehensive maintenance services for the aerial survey market.
Importantly, the merged company will maintain its position as a dedicated service provider, focusing exclusively on supporting aerial survey clients rather than competing with them. Both brands will concentrate on delivering superior service through its modern, turbine survey aircraft fleet—the industry's only platform provider of scale—and industry-leading aerial survey equipment offerings.
The merged entity creates a one-stop solution for geospatial clients, acting as a central provider for both sensor rentals and aircraft leasing. This integrated approach streamlines the procurement process and eliminates the need to coordinate with multiple service providers.
"We've been working together informally for over a year now, and the synergies were obvious," added Pat McConnell, Vice President of Business Development. "This merger allows us to better serve our clients by providing them with comprehensive solutions under one roof."
For more information about the merged company's services and capabilities, please contact us at AERIALSURVEY.com.
