Julian Stone
Melissa,TX
Summary
FAA Part 107 Certified Drone Pilot and Survey Technician with 5+ years experience in boundary, easement, as-built, and topographic surveys. Proficient in RTK/PPK workflows, GNSS equipment, and coordinate system transformations. Skilled in drone data collection, post-processing with Propeller and Trimble Business Center, and field-to-finish workflows. Known for technical precision, leadership and safe, efficient project execution across heavy civil and construction sites
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surveyor/Drone Pilot/Assistant Foreman
Texas Heavy Civil LLC
Carrollton, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Executed aerial surveys and topographic mapping using RTK-enabled drones.
- Post-processed survey data in Propeller/Trimble Business Center for construction deliverables.
- Conducted construction staking for roadways, buildings, and boundaries.
- Supervised grading operations ensuring plan accuracy and specification adherence.
- Coordinated with GC teams to meet deadlines and maintain site safety compliance.
Surveyor/Drone Pilot
Xsurv
Melissa, Texas
10.2021 - 03.2024
- Led drone missions for topographic and as-built data across 450+ projects statewide.
- Collected and transformed GNSS data for accurate site modeling and analysis.
- Applied coordinate system transformations and uploaded data for CAD processing.
- Assisted with site calibrations, control point setup, and utility layout.
- Delivered field data and point clouds to support planimetric mapping.
Surveyor/Drone Pilot/Assistant Foreman
Villhauer
Lewisville, Texas
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Performed drone-based surveys, generating high-accuracy point clouds and contours.
- Created cut/fill and volumetric reports using Propeller and Civil 3D outputs.
- Conducted boundary, easement, and jobsite condition surveys with GNSS equipment.
- Supported machine control through control networks and localized site calibrations.
- Interfaced with CAD staff to ensure seamless field-to-office data integration.
- Directed field teams to meet daily survey and production goals safely.
- Maintained field notes, truck logs, GPS topography data, and timesheets.
- Guided crews in executing work from plans and layouts under foreman oversight.
Education
Collin County Community College
McKinney, TXSkills
- Trimble Business Center, AGTEK, Propeller, DJI M300 / Phantom 4 Pro, RTK / PPK Workflows, GNSS Equipment, Survey Calculations, Coordinate System Transformations, AutoCAD Integration, Microsoft Excel / Word / Outlook
Certification
- FAA Part 107 sUAS Remote Pilot License (Cert. #4621487)
- MSHA Certified
- Heavy Equipment Operator Certified
Languages
English
Professional
Core Competencies
- Construction Staking (Utilities, Buildings, Roads)
- Boundary, Easement, As-Built, and Topographic Surveys
- GNSS, RTK/PPK, Control Networks, Level Loops
- Coordinate Systems & Datum Transformations
- Trimble Business Center, AGTEK, Propeller, AutoCAD Coordination
- Field-to-Finish Data Workflows, Survey Calculations
- Drone Mapping (DJI M300/Phantom 4 Pro/Mavic 3), Point Cloud Generation
- Jobsite Safety, Crew Supervision, Project Coordination
Timeline
Surveyor/Drone Pilot/Assistant Foreman
Texas Heavy Civil LLC
03.2024 - Current
Surveyor/Drone Pilot
Xsurv
10.2021 - 03.2024
Surveyor/Drone Pilot/Assistant Foreman
Villhauer
08.2021 - 10.2022
Collin County Community College