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Antonio Tonnessen

Wichita

Summary

Electrical Engineering student at Kansas State University with a strong foundation in drone piloting and aerial data collection, consistently delivering high-quality results. Developed orthomosaic maps from geotagged drone images to enhance organic farming practices and improve weed management strategies. Expertise in operating agricultural autonomous robots, with skills in analyzing, troubleshooting, and maintaining efficiency. Proficient in navigation, safety compliance, and flight operation management, ensuring successful project execution in challenging environments. Hands-on experience in the research and assembly of electrical components within a system for an undergraduate research project.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Intern/Drone Pilot/Annotator/Bot Technician

Greenfield Robotics
Cheney, KS
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Operated drones for agricultural monitoring and data collection tasks.
  • Conducted pre-flight inspections to ensure drone safety and functionality.
  • Assisted in mapping crop health through aerial imagery analysis.
  • Followed regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance during operations.
  • Analyzed aerial images to identify potential problems or areas of improvement.
  • Assisted in creating 3D models from aerial photos taken by drones.
  • Utilized advanced navigation systems such as GPS tracking devices when operating drones.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
  • Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
  • Operated robotic systems for field analysis and data collection.

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Diesel-Electric Biofuel Vehicle
Manhattan, KS
11.2025 - Current

Assisted in the achievement of the successful conversion of a diesel engine vehicle to electric power, significantly improving performance and load capacity. Delivered innovative strategies for electric generators, converters, inverters, motor controllers, and power distribution systems. Produced a functional diesel-to-electric vehicle prototype through effective collaboration, enhancing research skills and practical knowledge of electrical components in a comprehensive system.

Education

Bachelors - Electrical Engineering

Kansas State University
Manhattan
05-2028

Skills

  • Drone piloting expertise
  • Aerial imagery analysis
  • C/C/Verilog/Assembly programming
  • Data collection proficiency
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Orthomosaic map creation
  • GPS systems analysis
  • Matlab programming

Extracurriculars

  • Kansas State Jiu Jitsu Club
  • Guitar and music theory
  • Golf (I used to be good, I promise)

Timeline

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Diesel-Electric Biofuel Vehicle
11.2025 - Current

Engineering Intern/Drone Pilot/Annotator/Bot Technician

Greenfield Robotics
05.2025 - 08.2025

Bachelors - Electrical Engineering

Kansas State University