Macatawa: Custom Developers of Unmanned System Solutions

In the last decade, the use of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) has grown manifolds with theirinnovative and critical use cases for business across industries. Started as a sophisticated military technology, sUAS, colloquially known as drones, have become an integral component of several firms in sectors, including agriculture, construction, architecture, delivery, emergency services, environmental preservation, media, wireless internet services, and many others. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has also relaxed some of its initial restrictions that required permits and imposed restrictions such as banning flights that go beyond-line-of-sight or at night, which has added fuel to the industrial usage of unmanned systems. However, being a relatively new technology, there are several apprehensions regarding the applicability of the sUAS for specific business use cases. Many times, businesses do not even know if drone technology can be a better fit for their particular business requirements. Also, handling drones poses significant challenges with many back-end requirements and risks involved in operating the drones. This is where a veteran-owned company, Macatawa, comes into the picture with a range of unmanned system solutions that help businesses and government agencies develop unmanned capabilities according to their requirement.

The company's offering includes many unmanned systems, including sUAS sales, unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV) sales, online and classroom training, Counter-UAS, and technologies that support those systems. Macatawa does not take a one-size-fits-all approach; instead, it analyzes client requirements before proposing an appropriate solution for them. The company boasts an experienced and proficient team of professionals, including sUAS mechanics, system operators, trainers, and integrators. "We are one of the best integrators of drone technology for custom solutions,” states Jeremy Latchaw, CEO at Macatawa.

Any engagement with clients starts by understanding their current protocols, constraints, risk factors, and price points. Subsequently, the Macatawa experts suggest the best solution that can be either an off-the-shelf or custom-made equipment based on the clients’ requirements and price point.