Frontier Precision, Inc.
Employee-owned US reseller of survey, GIS, mapping and drone/UAS geospatial solutions, partnering with Trimble and Esri.
Frontier Precision, Inc. is an employee-owned American company founded in 1988 and headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota. With more than 37 years of experience, the company serves survey, mapping, engineering, construction, GIS, drones/UAS/unmanned, forensics, law enforcement, forestry, water resources, agriculture, mosquito and vector control, and natural resources professionals across the United States. Frontier Precision is a Trimble and Spectra Precision survey partner, offering GNSS receivers, robotic and conventional total stations, software, and accessories for surveyors, engineers, and contractors. As a Trimble mapping dealer and an Esri Gold Partner, the company provides a range of mapping solutions and GIS professional services. In the unmanned systems space, Frontier Precision is an experienced drone reseller and service provider, supplying UAS platforms, sensors, and workflow software for aerial mapping, inspection, and data collection, along with training and support.
The company has grown from a single Bismarck office in 1988 to over 100 employees operating in more than 22 states, with offices in locations including Minneapolis, Honolulu, and others. Frontier Precision combines hardware sales with professional services, technical support, and training, positioning itself as a full-service solutions provider rather than a pure equipment dealer. Its role in the robotics ecosystem centers on distributing and supporting unmanned aerial systems and high-precision positioning and navigation equipment that enable autonomous and semi-autonomous geospatial data capture for engineering, surveying, and natural resource applications.
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United States
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Founded
1988
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System Integrator
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North America
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