Traverse City, MI, June 5, 2025 – SampleServe, a leader in digital environmental sampling and reporting solutions, and blueflite®, an innovator in drone-based logistics, have formed a strategic partnership to introduce a groundbreaking drone-enabled water and sediment sampling solution. This collaboration integrates SampleServe’s digital workflow platform with blueflite®’s advanced drone technology to revolutionize environmental monitoring.
With global water quality challenges on the rise, exacerbated by increasing water scarcity and regulatory demands, timely and accurate data collection is more critical than ever. Initiatives like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Sampling and Analytical Methods (ESAM) program and the National Water Quality Monitoring Network underscore the need for efficient monitoring solutions. The SampleServe and blueflite® partnership addresses these demands by automating water and sediment sampling across diverse aquatic environments.
This innovative solution leverages blueflite®’s drones to perform GPS-guided sampling in wetlands, rivers, lakes, sewer lagoons, and other water bodies. By eliminating the need for manned boats and manual processes, the system reduces costs, enhances precision, and improves safety for field teams. All collected data seamlessly integrates into SampleServe’s platform, simplifying documentation, analysis, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
“At SampleServe, our mission is to streamline environmental sampling through digital innovation,” said Russell Schindler, CEO of SampleServe. “Partnering with blueflite® allows us to extend our capabilities with cutting-edge drone technology, delivering faster results and significant cost savings to our clients.”
“Blueflite®’s drone platform is built for reliability and versatility in demanding applications,” added Frank Noppel, CEO of blueflite®. “By combining our technology with SampleServe’s expertise in environmental workflows, we’re creating a powerful tool for the future of water quality monitoring.”
The partnership was recently demonstrated in Traverse City, Michigan, where blueflite®’s tiltrotor drone successfully executed a water sampling mission. Attended by industry leaders and regulatory representatives, the event highlighted the solution’s real-world potential for environmental monitoring.
Under the agreement, SampleServe and blueflite® will jointly market the solution, tailor deployments to client needs, and explore global opportunities in regions where water quality monitoring is a priority.
About SampleServe
SampleServe develops software solutions to automate environmental sampling and reporting, helping consultants and organizations save time, reduce costs, and enhance data quality. Learn more at www.sampleserve.com.
About blueflite®
Blueflite® is a U.S.-based company specializing in next-generation drone logistics. Its patented tiltrotor platform enables advanced delivery and monitoring for medical, industrial, and environmental applications. Learn more at www.blueflite.com.
