Edge Flyte

Join us as we explore the exciting journey of EdgeFlyte, a local pioneer in aerospace innovation. I will share our humble beginnings and key milestones that shaped our path, from groundbreaking ideas to industry recognition. Discover how our local community events have fostered collaboration and inspired the next generation. Learn about our notable achievements, including livestreaming from the edge of space and an ongoing mission for satellites in orbit. Get an insider's view of our current projects and what’s next for us and our local community.

About Tate:

I am a 5th generation farmer who has a passion for innovation and technology. I am highly motivated, resourceful, and have a strong work ethic. Over the years, I have gained industry specific experience in technology, computer programming, and high-altitude flight vehicles. I have been involved in the High-Altitude Balloon (HAB) industry for a few years. During that time, I launched numerous scientific research payloads and built countless atmospheric probes. I have attained fluency in 6 programming languages, designing and building embedded systems, and high-altitude component design and fabrication.

Around 6 years ago, a radiosonde launched by the NWS landed in my front yard. Being completely shocked by it, I researched all I could about it on the internet. Even though it was such an interesting instrument, there was hardly anything publicly available about it. So, I decided to crack it open and figure out what it was, how it worked, and what made it special. Upon many more hours of research, experimentation, and failure, I figured out how to receive the data off radiosondes launched by governmental organizations. I collected enormous amounts of sensor data ranging from positioning, temperature, pressure, humidity, ozone, frost point hygrometer, and much more. By gaining all this experience, I knew there was a better way for hobbyists, academics, and professionals alike to do edge-of-space research without all the hassle and with better results.