LAFAYETTE, LA. – The Drone Institute, LLC is expanding its Lafayette headquarters to consolidate its drone operations, data processing, and pilot training within a single facility.
This $340,000 expansion is expected to create 610 new jobs over the next 10 years while retaining seven current positions in Lafayette Parish. George Femmer, Drone Institute CEO, shared how the new facility will support the company’s growing operations and development of advanced aerial imaging software for infrastructure assessment.
"Drone Institute is changing how we see the world from above. Contrary to the trend of young tech companies leaving the state, Drone Institute has committed to Lafayette and Louisiana. This expansion allows us to build smarter drone systems and data products that assist clients to work safer, faster and with deeper insight," Femmer said.
The new headquarters will be located at 105 Dorest Avenue in Lafayette. From this location, the company aims to manage nationwide drone missions, train pilots and geospatial analysts, and develop advanced imaging tools that help industrial clients detect and prevent infrastructure issues.
According to the Drone Institute, construction on the new facility is scheduled to begin by the end of the year, with completion expected by July 2026.
With new job opportunities and technological advancements, Lafayette is set to become another emerging hub for aerial systems.
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