91´ÎÔª

Assistant Director

Bart Bauer serves as the Assistant Director of the Autonomous Aerial Systems Office (AASO), for the 91´ÎÔª (UofM). Bart has been employed by the UofM since 2019, where he started as a Montana Space Grant Consortium intern. He is also an alumnus of the UofM, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Biology and GIS Science and Technologies Certificate. Bart is a licensed FAA Part 107 UAS pilot with years of experience flying both multi-rotor and fixed-wing UAS for the university. Bart has worked on a variety of projects throughout the community, including various youth outreach programs, first responder trainings, as well as being an active member of MCSAR. Bart is a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran. 

UAS Operations Officer

Josh Kornoff serves as the UAS Operations Officer at the 91´ÎÔª, where he leads technical aspects of initiatives like the Headwaters Tech Hub ASSIST Program and manages high-impact research grants including the Montana Department of Transportation WEEDS project. With a background as an aerospace entrepreneur and FAA-certified pilot, he specializes in the integration of AI/ML, advanced sensor fusion, and complex autonomous flight operations. 

GIS Analyst & Drone Pilot

Diandra Lewis is a GIS analyst and FAA-certified drone pilot passionate about applying UAV technology to ecological research, particularly wildlife biology and conservation. At the 91´ÎÔª, she uses drones like Wingtra, Mavic, and Sentaero to capture high-resolution imagery and LiDAR data, which she then transforms into detailed maps and 3D models for ecological monitoring. With a background in ecology, evolution, and wildlife management, she combines her extensive field experience with advanced geospatial tools to support informed environmental decisions.