Aerial
Meter Reading
Since 2011
Stratocom championed
the use of aerial meter
reading in 2011.
We first tested our technology in 2011 by aerially reading meters in a 3.5km area for a natural gas company. The test revealed an 85% reduction in reading time compared to the traditional drive-by method. Since then, Stratocom has been unstoppable. We have refined the process and developed patent-pending technologies to collect mass data from smart meters aerially, increasing efficiency and decreasing carbon footprint.
Building The Future of Aerial Data Collection
As part of the INDROTEK GROUP OF COMPANIES, the pioneers in aerial robotics and drone defense, Stratocom has priority access to cutting-edge RPAS technology. In the next few years, there will be an exciting shift in how meters are read as ultra long-range drones (4hr+ continuous flight time) become commercially viable. This will revolutionize several industries like aerial data collection, delivery services, security, search and rescue, to name a few.
”We appreciate the professionalism of the Stratocom staff. Our reads are collected efficiently, accurately, and in a timely fashion. We are extremely happy with their service.”
– Harvest Hills Gas Co-op Ltd.
OUR PROMISE
Efficient, Accurate and Reliable meter reading through aviation.
The smartest meter reading system by far.
Our Team
Darren Miller
CEO
Darren Miller
CEO
Darren, founder of INDROCORP and co-founder of Stratocom Solutions brings more than 25 years experience with research and development, operations and management of technology in the petroleum industry. He later co-founded Insure Wealth Group, a Canadian financial services company and in 2019 co-founded Bravo Zulu, a leading international defense and securities company. He actively holds several board positions.
Sheri Rempel
CFO
Sheri Rempel
CFO
Ms. Rempel has over 30 years of accounting experience working with companies in the areas of software development, general financial services, real estate development, restaurant management, and mining.
Philip Reece
CTO
Philip Reece
CTO
Founder of InDro Robotics Inc., a technology firm that creates custom unmanned vehicle solutions for data collection. Philip has over 25 years’ experience in the technology and commercial aviation sectors, including 12 years in the oil and gas industry. Experienced in building successful startup companies in IT, oil and gas, control and instrumentation sectors worldwide, he works with industry regulators to shape the industry.
Rick Unrau
President
Rick Unrau
President
High performance C-level executive combining strategic vision with an operational management and finance background. A track record of twenty eight years in senior management of high-growth telecommunications, technology and financial services sectors. Broad thinker adept at enterprise-level planning and decision making. Recognized as an innovative problem solver with the ability to develop and implement processes, systems and controls to meet corporate objectives.
Daphne Smith
Operational Field Manager
Daphne Smith
Operational Field Manager
Daphne Smith has spent the past 24 years in the utility sector with extensive experience in meter reading, installation and project management. Daphne oversees all customer accounts, coordinates all customer reads and service delivery. Daphne’s familiarity and expertise with metering technology has made her an invaluable resource to both our customers and our internal team, determining optimal routes and settings to ensure our customers have accurate and timely receipt of data for their accounts.
Jacqueline Davenport
Controller
Jacqueline Davenport
Controller
Jacqueline Davenport has more than 30 years business management experience in retail, construction, government relations, supply management, inventory control and costing. While running her own business, she managed the planning and permitting process for large building projects monitoring all contract tenders and working with contractors to compile progress reports and issuing contracts and addendums as required.
As a Controller she oversees all the operations of Stratocom accounting including control systems and transaction-processing operations.
OUR CORE VALUES
Who we are
We are Innovators. We use our creative and technological edge to design and implement solutions to the growing challenges in the industries we serve. Being pioneers in the industry for seeing the future innovations, for adopting and introducing technology. We are experienced leaders with certified pilot who never risk safety.
What we do
Our goal is to create something that will shape the future of Utilities in a fast paced world while benefiting the communities and environment as a whole. We are credible and trustworthy in the delivery of our service which allows the established customer like utilities to trust us and adopt change.
Our Core Values
At Stratocom Solutions, an exceptional customer experience is core to our business. To achieve continuous success, we embody these core values with every customer, every time:
- Customer-commitment
- Accountability
- Value Delivered
- Quality
- Innovation
- Technology
- Integrity
”Stratocom has that small company feel with big company quality. We wonder sometimes if their team even sleeps! We are very impressed with the hardworking Stratocom team and the dependable service they provide. They are quick to respond to emails and calls, our readings are delivered on time, and their reliable aerial collection has been a huge cost and time saver for our company. If the weather is treacherous they always communicate their plans with us and we know they’re doing their best to keep everyone safe while still meeting our deadlines.”
– Crossroads Gas Co Op
