Christopher DeMuro
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
FAA Part 107 certified Commercial Drone Pilot helping companies in a range of industries perform a variety of tasks more efficiently using drone technology to meet business needs and assist stakeholders with decision-making. Background includes but is not limited to: Roof Inspections | Cell Tower Inspections | Powerline Inspections | Retail Property Video/Photography | Coaching & Training | Marketing | Virtual Touring
Experienced with complex flight operations. Utilizes advanced navigational and communication systems. Track record of effective decision-making and crew coordination.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
UAS Pilot / Inspector 2
Orbital Engineering, Inc.
12.2023 - Current
- Interface directly with project management, sales, operations support staff, and client representatives to execute projects within OSHA and all safety guidelines
- Assign tasks and guidance to field team members
- Inspect structural components and systems at customer locations for any defaults, recommend appropriate remedial measures when needed, and ensure all deficiencies are recorded
- Comprehensive use of blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts and other visuals to accomplish accurate project results
- Detailed report writing and post processing of inspections and field data with database use
Director of Safety & Field Operations / Drone Pilot & Instructor
Drone Workforce Solutions, LLC / DWS Drone School, Inc.
11.2016 - 12.2023
- Executed a variety of client projects following a specific flight plan or capturing useful footage as Remote Pilot in Command that improved operations and assisted in stakeholder decision-making
- Oversee ground and flight operations to ensure operational safety and efficiency
- Educated students on FAA rules and regulations in preparation for their FAA Part 107 exam to improve student pass rate
- Taught students how to fly and operate various drones to improve skill mastery
Remote Pilot in Command (Contract)
Sky Gear Solutions
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Inspected over 50 telecommunication towers with Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 for DISH Network
- Captured access road, tower and ground images following a specific flight plan for scaling and 3D modeling
- Organized and upload captured data to hard drive for tower submissions, aiding stakeholders in asset management
Freelance Remote Pilot in Command
Frontline Inspections LLC
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Inspected over 20 rooftops for the Dover, DE school district to document roof integrity, lowering city expenses and anticipating structural needs
- Operated FLIR camera for thermal imagery to detect saturation on rooftops and pinpoint structural damage
- Performed pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight safety checks and communicated any updates to ensure a successful flight
Visual Observer (Contract)
Sky Gear Solutions
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Gathered data on over 150 PG&E power lines using drone technology to verify structure integrity and compliance with California wildfire protocol
- Ensured the success of drone flights and equipment safety by visually observing operations and communicating real time changes
Education
A.S. - Audio Engineering
Full Sail University
Orlando, FL01.2009
Skills
- DJI Go 4
- Drone Deploy
- Inspire 2
- FLIR Vue Pro 640X512 Radio Metric
- Matterport
- Matrice 300 RTK
- Mavic Series
- Mavic 3 Pro
- Phantom 4 Pro V20
- Skydio 2 Enterprise
Timeline
UAS Pilot / Inspector 2
Orbital Engineering, Inc.
12.2023 - Current
Remote Pilot in Command (Contract)
Sky Gear Solutions
03.2021 - 01.2022
Visual Observer (Contract)
Sky Gear Solutions
02.2019 - 04.2019
Freelance Remote Pilot in Command
Frontline Inspections LLC
08.2017 - 03.2020
Director of Safety & Field Operations / Drone Pilot & Instructor
Drone Workforce Solutions, LLC / DWS Drone School, Inc.
11.2016 - 12.2023
A.S. - Audio Engineering
Full Sail University
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