Written by Jay Hunter, Sky Hunter TX
At Sky Hunter TX, we’re always on the hunt for innovative tools that enhance the way we operate in the field. Conducting aerial thermal drone wildlife surveys in the rugged and often remote landscapes of Texas demands gear that’s not just reliable — it has to be battle-tested, efficient, and built with real-world application in mind. That’s exactly why discovering the Alpha Rack by Alpha Innovations, Inc., was a turning point for us. It’s Rugged and Built for the Texas back country!
Alpha Innovations’s rack system has been a total game-changer. We’ve mounted it on our 2025 Can-am defender to serve as a mobile drone command center. The moment we began field-testing it, we knew we had found something special. It lets us haul our drone gear, ground control stations, and thermal payloads securely and safely — even across some of the most unforgiving terrain in the state of Texas.
Whether we’re conducting nocturnal thermal deer counts or flying early-morning predator surveys, our setup time has been cut dramatically. Everything has its place, stays protected, and is instantly accessible when it’s go time.
The Alpha Rack system wasn’t just a “nice to have.” It solved a real problem: staying mobile while carrying thousands of dollars’ worth of sensitive drone equipment. We customized the rack with storage for our DJI Matrice series drones, thermal payloads, extra batteries, charging stations, and even an external monitor mount — all of it organized and ready to roll.
It’s allowed our team to work faster and smarter. We’re able to drive directly onto properties, deploy within minutes, and begin collecting high-quality thermal data without skipping a beat. That kind of operational efficiency translates into better results for our clients — and more successful surveys for us.
What we love most about the Alpha Rack is that it’s clearly designed by people who understand off-road field work. The rack feels like it was made for drone operators, land managers, and anyone else who needs gear that just works, no matter the conditions.
At Sky Hunter TX, we pride ourselves on staying at the cutting edge of drone-based wildlife and land management. Having a partner like Alpha Innovations, Inc., in our corner makes that possible. Their rack system has become an essential part of our mobile setup — and we won’t roll out to a job without it.
If you’re in the drone business, land surveying, wildlife management, or any kind of serious fieldwork, check them out. Trust us you find a better product!
