Yelm IRIS Network

05/17/2026

05/16/2026

Here it comes, folks

03/02/2026

🚨ISO: a large privately owned property (farmland, fields etc) to conduct a mock search mission using a thermal-image drone. Time frame: Late evening/nighttime hours (approximately 16:00-21:00).
This mock search will include staging a truck and trailer, sending a search subject into the property to hide, then conducting an aerial grid search over the property. If you are a property owner and are interested in supporting this mission, please reach out.

02/05/2026

These Bombadomboms on JBLM are WILD today…

01/20/2026

We hope you enjoyed last night’s view of the Northern lights from Yelm…

01/19/2026

FYI - We will be testing a new spotlight system around town tonight. We'll try to stick to fields and avoid homes, but please do not be alarmed if we pass overhead. The purpose for this exercise is to refine our set up for search and rescue as part of our I.R.I.S. Network. 🙂

01/12/2026

New Year, New Focus - When we started Yelm Aerial Solutions, we flew mostly for fun - now, we've launched the I.R.I.S. Network (Integrated Real-time Incident Support), an on-demand, as-available 24-hour service aimed at providing support to public safety and emergency responders, such as Search & Rescue and Fire departments.

Please take a moment to comb through our updated website (see comments or profile page) and feel free to point out any areas for improvement.

Where we need help:
Connecting with State & local government agencies, such as WA DNR for airspace deconfliction during wildfires
JBLM Traffic Control/Aviation Division for a Mutual Aid agreement to allow for Unmanned aircraft.
Connecting with those in public safety personnel to iron out processes & procedures (we'll buy lunch if you want to chat).

South Thurston Fire & EMS
Bald Hills Fire Department
Thurston Co. WA Explorer Search and Rescue
Mason County Search & Rescue
West Pierce Fire & Rescue
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Joint Base Lewis-McChord