P leasant Grove, Utah-based security company Fortem Technologies keeps its customers safe with state-of-the-art, advanced AI software systems and small networked radars that detect, categorize and remove dangerous drones.
helpful suggestions and helped us make great decisions to stay within our budget,” said Colton. “Their full-service approach is refreshing and makes leasing easy.” Situated near Interstate 15, Fortem’s facility can easily be accessed by Brigham Young University student-innovators, technology entrepreneurs in Utah Valley’s growing tech hub, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. While Colton said the coronavirus pandemic hasn’t had much effect on business, it reminded them of the importance of lending a helping hand. “We all want to be safe, live healthy lives and thrive, and I think that in some ways the pandemic has shown how our businesses and communities can really come together and step up for one another when there is a call,” she said. “Fortem is all about safety and security, about keeping people safe — and while the virus represents one type of enemy, when our citizens are threatened and we can help, Fortem will always rise to that occasion, just like so many of our peers and people in the community.” Fortem Technologies VALLEY GROVE 1064 S. North County Boulevard, 6th Floor Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 385.375.3233 www.fortemtech.com
But in March 2020, as health care workers and first responders ran low on personal protective equipment (PPE), the company worked to provide essential equipment when demand was at an all-time high. Fortem Technologies donated 50 3D-printed masks and 50 surgical masks to the Provo Police Department in Utah County. Fortem used the multiple 3D printers at their St. John Properties location to manufacture the masks, each taking roughly an hour and a half to complete.
When Fortem Technologies detects one of these drones, it automatically alerts security personnel to their location and assesses harm. “Fortem also manufactures the world’s leading AI-enabled interceptor drone, the DroneHunter, which autono- mously launches to pursue a rogue drone, shoot a net at the drone, and remove it to a safe location,” said Colton. Developing these technologies requires a big facility, which St. John Properties delivered. Pre-pandemic, Fortem Technologies would invite guests from all over the world to share the Pleasant Grove, Utah, mountainscape and showcase the Fortem DroneHunter in action. “As a growing company,” Colton said, “we have room for expansion and room to conduct our deep tech testing and building right on [the premises].” With ample space, and room to grow, Fortem Technologies enjoys their St. John Properties location and has had pleasant experiences with staff. “Their in-house designer listened to our needs, made
Ordinarily, though, drones are their specialty.
“In essence, when a drone flies into airspace where it is illegal or dangerous, most security systems either cannot detect that drone, or they do so after it may be too late,” explained Jen Colton, vice president of marketing and communications. “Even small commercial or hobby drones can cause major destruction or can be used intentionally to be harmful (for espionage or other malicious acts).”
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