WHO WE ARE:
Halkin Inc. was founded in 1982 to perform non-destructive testing and infrastructure installation services for a variety of industries. At the turn of the millennium, Halkin Inc. sold most of its divisions to large, multi-national inspection and non-destructive testing entities. Halkin has shifted its focus and resources to drone-based, asset management, materials inspection, agricultural analysis, mapping services, curriculum development, and workforce training. From materials inspection to scale rendered mapping and land analysis, Halkin’s certified technicians and software engineers provide customers with concise and expedient reporting and training through a conjunct GIS software platform.


WHAT WE DO:
Halkin's certified pilots and inspectors use drone and GIS technology to conduct a variety of materials inspection, create As-Built drawings and administer land parcel mapping through advanced automated drone flight programming and virtual, GIS reporting. Halkin's software engineers developed and deployed SeraPoint, a virtual, highly collaborative GIS platform initiated by advanced, automated drone flights. Our certified instructors provide drone educational course development and workforce training programs for private and public organizations and secondary / post secondary schools,
OUR SERVICES
Education and Training
- Educator Training Workshops
- Introductory Drone Course for Educators
- Entry-level course introducing UAV basics and integration in education
- Comprehensive FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam Preparation
- Structured program covering all knowledge areas for FAA certification
- Advanced, Hands-On Manual Flight Training
- Practical flight skills development, including complex maneuvers and field operations
- Data/Image Rendering and Processing Training
- Tools and methods for processing drone-captured imagery and data
Mapping and Data Services
- GIS Mapping
- High-precision mapping for land use, planning, and environmental monitoring
- CAD / As-Built Documentation
- Drone-enabled CAD drawings and site verification
Workforce Training
- Development and Implementation of Internal Drone Programs
- Custom training packages to establish or scale in-house UAV operations
- GIS Training
- Introduction to GIS principles and applications in drone operations
- Comprehensive FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam Preparation
- Professional certification pathway for employees
- Advanced, Hands-On Manual Flight Training
- Workforce-targeted field and technical training
- Data/Image Rendering and Processing Training
- Advanced tools for data analytics and interpretation
Inspection and Analysis
- Infrared Inspection
- Thermal imaging for buildings, utilities, and equipment
- High-resolution visual data for asset integrity checks
- Materials Inspection
- Close-range analysis of surface conditions and structural components
Drone Curriculum (Primary and Secondary Schools)
- Hands-on Drone Flight Instruction
- Supervised student experience in UAV operations and safety
- Textbook
- Age-appropriate, standards-aligned print resource
- Drone Kits
- Durable, classroom-ready kits for student use
- Digital Curriculum + Lesson Templates (32 Contact Hours)
- Turnkey teaching materials for one semester of instruction
- Certificate of Completion (8 PD Hours)
- Recognized professional development credit for educators
- Ongoing Educator Support Group
- Access to a private forum for sharing strategies, troubleshooting, and updates
Agriculture
- Optimize Fertilization and Watering Protocols
- Data-driven precision agriculture recommendations
- Identify Areas of Concern
- Early detection of crop stress, disease, or soil degradation
- Monitor Drainage and Cellulose Content in Soils
- Advanced agricultural imaging to assess water flow and soil health
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Team

GRANT HALL
Chief Executive Officer

GRANT HALL
Chief Executive Officer
Grant serves as Chief Executive Officer of Halkin Inc. He has participated in several companies as an executive owner, board member and advisor. He has been and remains active in several industries including energy project development / finance, industrial engineering / inspection, and GIS software development. Much of his attention has been devoted to UAV initiated data capture, processing, and delivery.
He is a principal architect of a drone-based asset management software platform (SeraPoint), is a registered patent holder for “Methods and Devices for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Based Site Inspection and Scale Rendered Analysis”, and a published author for commercial drone operation’s protocols.
He has completed over 1,000 commercial drone flights in various industries and conditions. His experience and continued passion for drone technology propels his pursuit to develop academic resources and curriculum for future generations of students with ambitions to pursue one of the many constituents that comprise the exciting new world of commercial drone technology.
He enjoys focusing on creating drone operations curriculum and further developing aerial data analysis software technology.
Grant attended the George Washington University and the Unversidad de Nebrisensis in Madrid, Spain. He resides in Colorado and enjoys all the Rocky Mountains have to offer.

RYAN HALL
Chief Operating Officer

RYAN HALL
Chief Operating Officer
Ryan Hall is a seasoned entrepreneur with a diverse background in drone operations, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), finance, and business development. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Halkin Inc., a drone operations and software company he co-founded in 2014 to harness the potential of emerging drone technology.
Ryan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Marquette University and studied international business at the University of Antwerp in Belgium. He previously directed operations for a major NDT firm serving the oil, gas, and mining sectors and managed finances and commodity futures trading for multiple companies.
At Halkin Inc., Ryan led the development of drone inspection services and proprietary GIS software systems for advanced aerial mapping. He has worked extensively with infrared, optical gas imaging, multispectral, visual, and LiDAR sensors. He holds multiple certifications in drone inspection technologies, is a licensed FAA Part 107 drone pilot, and holds a patent for UAV inspection and scale-rendered analysis methods.
Recognizing the growing need for skilled drone professionals, Ryan began developing curriculum and educational resources to bring drone technology into classrooms and inspire the next generation of drone industry leaders.

JAMES ANWAR
Chief Technical Officer

JAMES ANWAR
Chief Technical Officer
With over 18 years of expertise in GIS, Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, and CAD, James brings a depth of technical knowledge that powers Halkin’s innovative solutions.
From digital terrain modeling to 3D tile generation from drone imagery, James has led cutting-edge projects across the globe — including work with MOMRA (Saudi Arabia), Hansa Luftbild (Germany), AUAV (Australia), and several U.S.-based firms.
Now based in Colorado, USA, James leads our development of SeraPoint and transforming aerial imagery into immersive 3D environments. His role as CTO also includes overseeing server architecture and data security, ensuring high performance and safe operations for all our users.
James holds advanced diplomas in Drafting, Geography, and MicroStation. He reside in Colorado, is a proud husband and father of four Children and enjoys spending time in the Rocky Mountains.

SAVANNAH SANBURG
Director of Education and Curricular Development

SAVANNAH SANBURG
Director of Education and Curricular Development
Savannah Sanburg acquired a Master’s degree in Social Justice from the University of Colorado Denver in the Fall of 2015. Savannah has been an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of Colorado (Boulder campus), University of Colorado (Denver campus), and the Community College of Aurora. Savannah has an interdisciplinary resume, teaching subjects that include: Freshman Composition, Public Speaking, Introduction to Ethnic Studies, Global Media, African-American History, Foundations of Ethnicity in America and US Popular Culture, Introduction to Africana Studies, Contemporary Asian-American Studies, Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Organizational Communication, and Global Media. Savannah earned a B.S. in Speech Communication with a concentration in Rhetoric and Public Address from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2013. Savannah also received a B.S. in Consumer Sciences from Colorado State University in 1998. In addition to Savannah’s teaching portfolio, she worked with the OU Speaking Bobcats under the direction of Dan West while working on her Ph.D at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. Savannah has been in the Forensics circuit since 1995 as a successful Interp Finalist in both Regional and National Tournaments. Currently, Savannah is an Associate Professor of Communication & Arts in Garden City, Kansas.

ALAN HELD
Director Of Agricultural Services

ALAN HELD
Director Of Agricultural Services
Alan’s family owned a cow-calf to finish cattle operation in western Nebraska, which was partial to performing sustainable farming practices to assure the most profitable oriented operation. He later Judged Livestock on the National Collegiate level where he completed his degree in Agriculture Education from the University of Wyoming. Alan continued his education at the University of Wyoming and received his MA in Curriculum and Instruction after designing and testing virtual reality websites for agricultural mechanics students to learn from. Throughout his college experience, Alan was able to secure multiple employment opportunities in the agriculture industry.
He continues to write agriculture curriculum for schools on the Local, State and National level assuring the most prevalent resources and curricula are available to students, and teachers alike. Alan was awarded the Nebraska Environmental Educator of the year in 2011 due to his precise orientation to details and sustainability. Today, Alan still strives to maintain a proactive approach to advising agriculturists in profit oriented, sustainable manner.

BRETT BUCHHEIT
Regulatory / Legal Affairs

BRETT BUCHHEIT
Regulatory / Legal Affairs
Attorney Brett Buchheit received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Connecticut in 1997. Due to his scholastic achievements, Mr. Buchheit was inducted into the Golden Key National Honor Society.
Mr. Buchheit joined the U.S. Peace Corps in 1998. While stationed in Morocco, Mr. Buchheit oversaw a large-scale reforestation and sustainable agriculture project. After he returned to the United States, Mr. Buchheit embarked on a solo cycling trip from Connecticut to California. In 2003, Mr. Buchheit began attending law school in Virginia. While pursuing his law degree, Mr. Buchheit served as an editor of the Natural Resources Law Journal. He also received several scholastic and community service awards.
Mr. Buchheit was accepted into Tulane University’s prestigious Energy & Environmental Law LLM program in 2007, while at Tulane, Mr. Buchheit wrote numerous law review articles which were published both nationally and internationally. In 2008, Mr. Buchheit became licensed to practice law in Colorado. He opened his own law firm in 2010. His practice areas involve complex civil litigation, businesses formation, and counseling technology-based companies.In his free time.
Mr. Buchheit enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, fly-fishing, volunteering, and cycling.