Frontier Precision, Inc.

What Frontier Precision, Inc. does

Frontier Precision, Inc. is a privately held, family-operated distributor and value-added integrator of precision geospatial, construction, and utility-locating technology, founded in 1988 and headquartered at 1713 Burlington Drive, Bismarck, North Dakota. The company serves surveying and mapping professionals, civil and building construction contractors, agricultural producers, utility and pipeline operators, water resource managers, and government agencies across eleven western and midwestern US states (North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Colorado, Alaska, Montana, Idaho, Hawaii, Wyoming, Oregon, Washington) as an Authorized Trimble Distribution Partner, supplemented by a wholly-owned construction-focused subsidiary, BuildingPoint America West.

The company distributes and integrates third-party hardware and software from Trimble (GNSS receivers such as the R12i, R780, R12, R980; total stations including the SX12; 3D laser scanners X9/X12; construction data collectors T110; and the Earthworks, Siteworks, SiteVision, FieldLink, WorksManager, and Connect software platforms), YellowScan (bathymetric and terrestrial LiDAR including the Navigator and Voyager 50), DJI and Autel Robotics (Mavic 3 Multispectral, EVO II Dual 640T V3), Emesent (Hovermap ST-X), SPH Engineering (EchoNIMBUS-MBES), Radiodetection (RD8200, PCMx, LMX100 GPR), HP (SitePrint autonomous layout printing robot), Schonstedt, Nikon, Spectra Precision, and Flybotix. Technical capabilities span GNSS/GPS positioning, LiDAR-based and drone-based aerial surveying, 3D laser scanning, machine control and grade control, augmented-reality site visualization, utility locating, and bathymetric surveying.

Frontier Precision generates revenue through three streams: hardware product sales (GNSS, total stations, LiDAR, drones, lasers, utility locators, data collectors, construction equipment), software and subscription products (Trimble Connect, SiteVision, FieldLink, Earthworks, Siteworks, Access, Flybotix ASIO Connect, Frontier VRS correction services), and technical services (certified repair and maintenance, UAS professional services, customized and on-demand training, rental equipment). All products are sold via 'Call for Price' direct sales consultation through dedicated Senior Account Managers and Regional Sales Managers, supplemented by an e-commerce online shop. The company operates a certified service center, hosts technology webinars, runs an on-demand training portal, and markets through LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Facebook, and a content blog.

Name

Frontier Precision, Inc.

Legal name

Frontier Precision, Inc.

Website

https://frontierprecision.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Frontier Precision is a privately held Authorized Trimble Distribution Partner founded in 1988 in Bismarck, ND, distributing and integrating geospatial, construction, UAS, and utility-locating technology across 11 western and midwestern US states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geospatial Surveying Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

GNSS/GPS Navigation & Augmentation Systems (IMABAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Soil & Terrain Mapping Services (EC/EM Scanning, Topography, Zone Delineation) (AFACACAE)

Keywords

• Geospatial surveying equipment
• GNSS and GPS solutions
• Construction technology distribution
• Drone surveying systems
• Utility locating equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Bismarck

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Precision Technology Product Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of hardware products including GNSS receivers, total stations, LiDAR systems, drones, laser levels, utility locators, data collectors, and construction technology equipment. Products are sold directly through sales account managers and the online shop. All products are priced as 'Call for Price' requiring direct consultation.
2. Software & Subscription Products: Sale of software licenses and annual subscriptions including Trimble SiteVision, Trimble Siteworks, Trimble Earthworks, Trimble Access, Trimble FieldLink, Flybotix ASIO Connect, and other Trimble software products. Some products offered as annual subscriptions with flexible licensing plans.
3. Technical Services: Value-added services including repair and maintenance, UAS professional services, customized training, on-demand training, and VRS correction services (Frontier VRS).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Frontier Precision is an authorized Trimble Distribution Partner and technology solutions provider that distributes and integrates geospatial, surveying, construction, UAS, and utility-locating products from Trimble, DJI, YellowScan, Emesent, SPH Engineering, Radiodetection, Spectra Precision, Schonstedt, Nikon, HP, and Autel Robotics. The company sells GNSS receivers, total stations, laser scanners, LiDAR payloads, drones, data collectors, and software subscriptions to surveying, construction, agriculture, water-resource, and damage-prevention professionals. Value-added offerings include certified repair, equipment rental, training, and Virtual Reference Station (VRS) correction services.

Product overview

Frontier Precision is a technology distributor and solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of geospatial, construction, and utility locating products organized into distinct solution categories. Their offering spans hardware (Trimble GPS/GNSS receivers, total stations, laser scanners, drones/UAS, utility locators), software (Trimble Connect collaboration platform, SiteVision augmented reality, Siteworks field software, Earthworks grade control, FieldLink layout software, WorksManager site management), and services (technical support, training, repair, rental). The company operates as an authorized Trimble distributor and sells products from DJI, Autel, YellowScan, Spectra Precision, Radiodetection, HP, SPH Engineering, and other manufacturers. Key product lines include: Geospatial solutions for surveying; Unmanned/Aerial solutions with drone-based lidar and sensors; Building and Civil Construction technology; Damage Prevention and Locating equipment; Water Resources monitoring; and specialized software for mosquito control and agriculture. The company provides technical services, training programs, and correction services (VRS) to support their product portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trimble R780 GNSS Smart Antenna Ultra-rugged GNSS receiver with tilt compensation, dual-band radio, Trimble ProPoint, CenterPoint RTX, xFill, and IonoGuard for construction site positioning. Sold to enterprise surveying and construction customers.
• Trimble R12i GNSS Receiver High-performance 672-channel GNSS receiver with ProPoint technology, offering 30% better performance in challenging environments, sold to professional surveying customers.
• Trimble T110 Tablet Data Collector High-performance tablet with 14th Gen Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB NVME storage, 4G LTE, and Trimble Empower interface for construction surveying and reality capture. Sold to heavy civil construction and surveying users.
• Trimble X9 3D Laser Scanning System 3D laser scanning platform with flexible licensing for range, accuracy, speed, and sensitivity. Sold to surveying, forensics, and geospatial customers requiring dense 3D point clouds.
• Trimble SX12 Scanning Total Station All-in-one survey total station and scanner combining total-station and 3D laser scanning with high-end imagery in one instrument. Sold to surveying and engineering firms.
• Trimble SiteVision Augmented Reality System Augmented reality system with real-time in-field visualization software for project collaboration, design change detection, and progress monitoring with centimeter-level accuracy. Sold as an annual subscription to construction and survey users.
• YellowScan Voyager 50 LiDAR System Integrated LiDAR system with 100 degree FOV scanner and up to 2400 kHz acquisition rate for high-density, high-quality drone surveying missions. Sold to UAS service providers and surveyors.
• YellowScan Navigator Bathymetric LiDAR Bathymetric LiDAR system with single-button operation for underwater and ground topography survey, designed for drone-based deployment. Sold to water-resource managers and surveyors.
• DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral Drone Drone with dual RGB and multispectral cameras for agricultural production management, crop growth analysis, and aerial surveying. Sold to agricultural producers and UAS operators.
• SPH Engineering EchoNIMBUS-MBES Multibeam Echosounder Payload Drone-based multibeam echosounder payload integrated with UgCS SkyHub for bathymetric surveys over shallow and hard-to-access waters. Sold to water-resource and surveying customers.
• HP SitePrint Autonomous Layout Printing Robot Autonomous layout printing robot that transforms construction site layout workflows. Sold to building and civil construction contractors.
• Trimble WorksManager Site Management Software Mobile-friendly site-management software keeping machine operators and survey crews connected to job information for efficient data transfer. Sold to construction and survey firms.
• Radiodetection LMX100 Ground Penetrating Radar Ground Penetrating Radar providing depth penetration and high resolution for accurate underground utility locating. Sold to damage-prevention and utility-locating professionals.
• Radiodetection PCMx Pipeline Inspection System Pipeline coating condition and cathodic protection evaluation system for locating faults, holidays, and shorts on buried pipelines. Sold to pipeline operators and damage-prevention contractors.
• Repair and Maintenance Services Certified Frontier Service Center providing repair and maintenance of surveying, geospatial, UAS, and utility-locating equipment with in-house service technicians.
• Training and Events Technology webinars, on-demand training portal (training.frontierprecision.com), customized training requests, and learning lab resources for all solutions sold.
• Rental Equipment Program Equipment rental program allowing customers to rent surveying, GNSS, UAS, and positioning technology for short-term project needs.
• VRS Correction Services (Frontier VRS / Trimble VRS Now) Virtual Reference Station GNSS correction network delivering high-accuracy real-time positioning data to surveying and construction customers across the distributor's territory.
• Value-Added Professional Services Professional services including customization, integration support, and implementation assistance for geospatial, construction, and UAS solutions, including UAS professional services.

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TrimblecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrontier Precision is an authorized Trimble Distribution Partner, reselling Trimble's full portfolio of GNSS receivers, total stations, construction technology, surveying equipment, and software products including Trimble Access, Siteworks, Earthworks, SiteVision, and FieldLink. The partnership covers delivery in ND, SD, MN, CO, AK, MT, ID, HI, WY, OR, and WA.
• YellowScancoreTechnology or IntegrationFrontier Precision distributes YellowScan LiDAR systems including the YellowScan Navigator (bathymetric LiDAR), YellowScan Voyager 50, and related surveying payloads designed for drone-based and aerial data acquisition.
• DJIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrontier Precision distributes DJI drone products including the DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral for agricultural and aerial surveying applications, as well as Autel Robotics EVO II Dual 640T V3 Enterprise Bundle.
• RadiodetectionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes Radiodetection utility and pipeline locating products including RD8200, RD7200, PCMx pipeline inspection systems, Flexrod and FlexiTrace accessories, and associated sondes for buried utility and pipeline locating applications.
• Spectra PrecisionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes Spectra Precision laser products including pipe lasers (DG613, DG813), dual grade lasers (GL1425C, GL720), and rotating lasers (HV1305C, HV302, LL300S, LL500) for construction and surveying applications.
• SchonstedtminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes Schonstedt magnetic locator products including the GA-52Cx, GA-92XTd, and Maggie magnetic locator instruments used for locating ferrous objects and ferromagnetic materials.
• HPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes the HP SitePrint autonomous layout printing robot for construction site layout automation, transforming how construction site layouts are created.
• NikonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes Nikon auto levels (AC-2S-360, AE-7) and electronic digital theodolites (NE101) designed for elevation control, alignment tasks, and general construction surveying.
• FlybotixminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes Flybotix ASIO Connect Premium yearly subscription, an all-in-one cloud-based platform for intelligent drone inspection data processing workflow management.
• Autel RoboticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes Autel Robotics EVO II Dual 640T V3 Enterprise Bundle drone for professional and enterprise applications including thermal imaging and aerial surveying.
• Laser TechnologyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferenced in helpful links section of the website footer as a technology partner for laser-based measurement and surveying technology.
• BuildingPoint America WestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuildingPoint America West is a wholly-owned company of Frontier Precision, serving as a dedicated channel for construction technology products including Trimble RealWorks software, layout solutions, and related construction technology products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fpimapping
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FPIMapping
• Facebookfacebook.com/frontier-precision-inc-107503665944512
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/frontier-precision-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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