Kestrel UAS Services was founded to provide accurate, small-scale remote sensing data tailored to real-world project needs. The firm works at the intersection of ecology, infrastructure, surveying, and long-term monitoring, with a focus on usable deliverables and dependable field knowledge. This is grounded in the qualifications sheet’s stated mission and service niche.
About Us
Leadership
EDUCATION
1998
B.S., Environmental Science
Messiah College
2009
M.S., Wildlife Ecology
Oregon State University
Jason Schilling, M.S., is a wildlife biologist and remote sensing specialist with more than 19 years of experience supporting restoration, construction, asset management, and monitoring projects. His background includes work with tribal, local, state, and federal agencies, as well as land survey firms and public utilities.
EXPERIENCE
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Terrestrial Biologist and UAS Program Manager (2016-Present)
Douglas County PUD, East Wenatchee, WA
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Wildlife Biologist (2010-2016)
The Tulalip Tribes of Washington, Tulalip, WA
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Graduate Research Assistant (2006-2009)
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
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Faculty Research Assistant (2001-2006)
Forest Sciences Laboratory, Corvallis, OR
PUBLICATIONS
Dittbrenner, B. J., J.W. Schilling, C. E. Torgersen, J. J. Lawler. 2022. Relocated beaver can increase water storage and decrease stream temperature in headwater streams. Ecosphere 13:7
Dittbrenner, B., Pollock, M. M., Schilling, J. W., and C. E. Torgersen. 2018. Modeling intrinsic potential for beaver (Castor canadensis) habitat to inform restoration and climate change adaptation. PLoS ONE 13:1-15.
Schilling, J.W., K.M. Dugger and R.G. Anthony. 2013. Survival and home-range size of northern spotted owls in southwestern Oregon. Journal of Raptor Research 47:1-14.
Approach & Philosophy
Kestrel UAS Services is built on the idea that geospatial data should be both highly accurate and immediately useful. The goal is not just to collect data, but to deliver clear, reliable outputs that help clients understand site conditions, track change over time, and make informed decisions.
With a foundation in both field ecology and remote sensing, Kestrel approaches each project with an understanding of how data is actually used on the ground. Whether supporting restoration, infrastructure, or long-term monitoring, the focus is on producing deliverables that are practical, defensible, and tailored to the needs of each project.
Kestrel works closely with clients to align data collection and processing with project goals, ensuring that the final products—whether orthomosaics, terrain models, or point clouds—provide meaningful insight rather than unnecessary complexity.