Meet Ryan Darling

Ryan is a Montana‑based business owner, commercial pilot, and technical specialist whose career blends economics, aviation, and advanced geospatial mapping. He holds a degree in Economics from the University of Arizona, where he focused on market behavior, incentives, and the real‑world consequences of public‑policy decisions.

He is a Commercial Multi‑Engine Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII), with experience operating in demanding environments that require discipline, risk management, and precise decision‑making. His aviation background extends into unmanned systems as a licensed drone pilot, giving him hands‑on expertise with modern sensing technologies and field‑ready data collection.

Ryan is the owner of Verify 3D LLC and AeroVector Geospatial, companies specializing in LiDAR scanning, aerial mapping, BIM coordination, and digital‑twin production. His work supports construction, mining, infrastructure, land management, and critical‑infrastructure clients across the Mountain West. He is known for technical accuracy, operational reliability, and the ability to translate complex spatial data into practical solutions.

Across his professional life, Ryan’s approach is shaped by thinkers such as Thomas Sowell, Milton Friedman, Frédéric Bastiat, John Locke, and Clarence Thomas — emphasizing individual rights, clear incentives, limited government, and accountability in public institutions. His background in economics, aviation safety, and geospatial technology gives him a grounded, systems‑level understanding of how policy decisions affect real people, real industries, and real outcomes.