GREG MALONE
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot with 7+ years leading utility T&D inspections, high-volume data capture, and QC/QA. Known for flight safety, fast troubleshooting, and training field teams to deliver defect-ready imagery and consistent 3D inputs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UAV Operator
CES Utility Solutions
09.2025 - Current
- Execute UAV inspections on PG&E T&D assets under FAA Part 107 and utility safety protocols; maintain high on-target capture rates.
- Plan missions (risk/airspace/site), run pre/post-flight checklists, perform on-site QC, and escalate anomalies per PG&E procedures.
Owner / Drone Operator
Aqua Aerial
08.2017 - Current
- High-end UAV cinematography for film/TV/corporate; credits include Taylor Swift, Kanye West, American Idol, Grey’s Anatomy.
UAV Operator
Talon Aerolytics
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Supported Charter Spectrum’s asset digitization program; optimized flight paths and enforced QC to improve throughput.
- Troubleshot mission issues in-field to sustain capture success rates and compliance.
Drone Operator
RayAccess
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Performed drone pressure washing/soft-wash of façades/windows using the Lucid Bots Sherpa cleaning drone.
- Managed hose/pump integration, airspace/risk assessments, and on-the-spot QC to protect surfaces and minimize rework.
UAV Operator
Cyberhawk
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Executed UAV inspections across PG&E T&D assets; robotic sUAS operations supporting infrastructure integrity assessments.
UAV Operator
SkySkopes
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted SCE transmission inspections; calibrated equipment and resolved system errors to maintain mission quality.
Field Supervisor
Bird’s Eye Aerial Drones
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Managed/trained 20–40 teams for SCE aerial data collections; improved safety, data quality, and crew readiness.
Drone Operator
PrecisionHawk
06.2018 - 09.2018
- PG&E transmission inspections; delivered datasets supporting Paradise, CA post-wildfire reconstruction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alhambra HS
Alhambra, CASkills
- SUAS/UAV Ops
- Utility T&D Inspection
- Mission/Risk Planning
- Airspace/LAANC
- Data Capture & QC
- Reality Capture Workflows
- Field Team Training
- Safety/Regulatory
- Troubleshooting (UAV/Networking)
Certification
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (Active)
- Class A CDL (Active)
Earlier Roles
- Drone Pilot — Cinedrones (2018–2022)
- Drone Pilot — Skyecam (2016–2018)
- Low-Voltage Cable Technician — AT&T (2012–2014)
Timeline
UAV Operator
CES Utility Solutions
09.2025 - Current
UAV Operator
Talon Aerolytics
10.2024 - 09.2025
Drone Operator
RayAccess
08.2024 - 10.2024
UAV Operator
Cyberhawk
10.2023 - 08.2024
UAV Operator
SkySkopes
05.2023 - 08.2023
Field Supervisor
Bird’s Eye Aerial Drones
06.2019 - 09.2022
Drone Operator
PrecisionHawk
06.2018 - 09.2018
Owner / Drone Operator
Aqua Aerial
08.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Alhambra HS