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, LA05-2005
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