About MAXSUR | Trusted Surveillance & Intelligence Solutions

MAXSUR, a certified SDVOSB business, delivers mission-focused surveillance, unmanned systems (UAS), and intelligence solutions for law enforcement, homeland security, and defense organizations.

We help teams move from observation to action—designing, integrating, and supporting technologies that turn raw data into operational decisions.

Our work spans tactical and covert surveillance, UAS and payload integration, EO/IR and ISR workflows, C4ISR system integration, and mission training and lifecycle support. Every solution is engineered for reliability, discretion, and real-world use.

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Founded in Austin, Texas and later relocated to St. Louis, Missouri—strategically positioned near major defense and aerospace hubs.

Established in 2012

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Early leaders in UAS repair, payload integration, and EO/IR-enabled ISR capabilities for public safety and mission users.

UAS Customization & EO/IR

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Enabled the first commercially available EO/IR UAS platform and the first UAS-based 3D crime scene system—advancing operational intelligence for real missions.

Proven Industry First

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The first fully digital body wire with integrated recording and counter-intelligence (CI) protection, engineered for reliable, court-defensible undercover operations.

Hornet™ — Fully Digital Covert Body Wire

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Our Story

MAXSUR was built around one simple belief: operators deserve surveillance and UAS systems that work when it matters.

As the market evolved, MAXSUR expanded beyond hardware and integration into full lifecycle support—helping organizations select the right tools, integrate them into operational workflows, train personnel, and sustain long-term performance.

Our focus has always been practical innovation: disciplined engineering, secure deployments, and systems designed to be used under real-world conditions—not lab environments.

Steve Klindworth Co Founder of MAXSUR and Video Security Pioneer

Steve Klindworth - Co-Founder, CSO & Board Member

Steve Klindworth has been building and deploying advanced surveillance solutions since 1989. He founded and scaled a nationally recognized surveillance company—earning placement on Inc. Magazine’s list of the 500 fastest-growing companies in America.

Over decades supporting public safety and sensitive missions, Steve advanced specialized covert video capabilities with an emphasis on reliability, discretion, and operational practicality.

Today, Steve guides MAXSUR’s long-term strategy, product direction, and quality standards—ensuring solutions remain aligned with operator needs and procurement realities.

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Jake Lahmann - Co-Founder, CEO & Board Member

Jake Lahmann is a career technologist and operator-focused leader specializing in surveillance, UAS/ISR, and applied intelligence systems. His background spans mission technology, public safety support, and UAS-enabled sensing—focused on turning field problems into deployable, supportable solutions.

Jake is known for bridging engineering and operations: translating end-user requirements into integrated systems, building repeatable workflows, and delivering training that makes teams self-sufficient.

On MAXSUR’s Board, Jake helps shape strategy across UAS, EO/IR ISR workflows, satellite-enabled intelligence, and integrated surveillance capabilities.

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