Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Equipment Proficiency
Projects And Achievements
Timeline
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Brian Gill

Natchez

Summary

Highly skilled and FAA-certified Drone Operator with over 10 years of hands-on experience operating UAVs for commercial, industrial, and creative applications. Proven ability to capture high-quality aerial footage, conduct accurate mapping/surveying missions, and adhere to strict safety and regulatory standards. Expertise in flight planning, GPS systems, and post-flight data processing. Committed to delivering precision, efficiency, and innovation on every mission.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator

Skyworx inc
01.2024 - Current

Senior Drone Operator

SkyView Aerial Solutions
Atlanta
01.2021 - Current
  • Operate drones for surveying, 3D mapping, and photogrammetry projects in real estate, construction, and infrastructure.
  • Coordinate pre-flight and post-flight procedures to ensure safety, compliance, and data accuracy.
  • Capture cinematic-grade aerial footage for marketing, film, and promotional use.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to monitor construction progress and site conditions using drone-collected data.
  • Manage fleet of UAVs including DJI Mavic 3, Phantom 4 RTK, and Inspire 2, ensuring all systems are maintained and updated.

Drone Operator & Field Technician

AeroScan Technologies
Dallas
05.2017 - 12.2020
  • Conducted aerial inspections of agricultural lands to assess crop health using multispectral imaging.
  • Created detailed orthomosaic maps using DroneDeploy and Pix4D software.
  • Delivered actionable insights to clients using post-processed data sets and aerial images.
  • Trained junior staff on safe drone operation and flight planning techniques.
  • Logged over 2,000 successful flight hours in various terrain and weather conditions.

Education

Associate of Science -

Louisiana Tech
Houma, LA
05-2005

Skills

  • FAA Part 107 Certified
  • Aerial Photography & Videography
  • Surveying & Mapping
  • Photogrammetry
  • LiDAR
  • Construction Progress Monitoring
  • Agriculture & Land Inspection
  • Flight Planning & Risk Assessment
  • Drone Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • DJI GO
  • Pix4D
  • DroneDeploy
  • FAA Compliance
  • Adobe
  • Adobe Premiere
  • FLIR Thermal Imaging Cameras
  • GoPro & DSLR Integration
  • Ground Control Station Setup
  • FPV QUADS
  • Drone operation
  • Aerial mapping
  • Client relations
  • Safety compliance
  • Project coordination
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical thinking
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Risk management
  • Client relationship management
  • Business planning
  • Aerial photogrammetry
  • UAV maintenance
  • Flight planning
  • Client communication

Certification

  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (Active)
  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification
  • Customer Service cert
  • Photo & Video editing

Equipment Proficiency

  • DJI/Autel/Yuneec/Parrott
  • FLIR Thermal Imaging Cameras
  • GoPro & DSLR Integration
  • Ground Control Station Setup
  • FPV QUADS

Projects And Achievements

  • Successfully mapped 5,000+ acres for precision agriculture clients, increasing crop yield by 15%.
  • Delivered drone footage featured in a national commercial for a real estate developer.
  • Reduced inspection time by 70% on multiple wind turbine and utility projects using thermal imaging drones.

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Skyworx inc
01.2024 - Current

Senior Drone Operator

SkyView Aerial Solutions
01.2021 - Current

Drone Operator & Field Technician

AeroScan Technologies
05.2017 - 12.2020

Associate of Science -

Louisiana Tech
Brian Gill