Michael Clancy
Tampa,FL
Summary
Experienced UAS Operator with 6 years of experience leading and operating unmanned aircraft systems. Demonstrated leadership skills as the creator and leader of one of the highest-performing hubs in the Florida market. A dedicated and analytical thinker, able to effectively analyze data and make informed decisions to optimize operations. Excited to bring my expertise and passion for unmanned aircraft systems to contribute to the success of a new team or organization.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Hub Leader
DroneUp
11.2022 - Current
- Manage and supervise a team of drone operators to ensure an efficient and safe operation
- Culture creation revolving around hard work, professionalism and standardization of daily operations
- Develop team members and facilitate personal and professional growth
- Mentor and prepare crew members to take the next steps in their professional career
- Created and managed all hub supporting documentation, including; flight currency tracking, effective flight log tracking, and operational metic documents shared with company partners
- Collaborated with supporting teams to develop and integrate systems to drive operational excellence
- Integrate strategies to ensure consistent communication between hub leaders and supporting teams
Shift Leader
DroneUp
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Maintaining operational readiness of the crew while ensuring the safety and success of all flight operations
- Collaborate with other shift leads to develop and implement best practices to improve standards and efficiency in hub operations
- Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure the proper upkeep and maintenance of on site aircrafts
- Analyze flight data to identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations to management
- Ensure the aircraft is air ready by conducting multiple safety checks a day
Flight Engineer
DroneUp
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Participated in the success and safety of drone delivery missions in three different roles; Remote Pilot In Command
- Safety Pilot and Visual Observer
- Conducted pre and post flight inspections on the aircraft to ensure airworthiness and compliance with company safety standards
- Complete and review an operational risk assessment document daily
Drone Operations Intern
Sentera
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Tasked with collecting Ariel imagery of crops using a sUAS on farms as large as 150 acres across 8 states
- Created flight plans and executed missions following multiple project schedules
- Accumulated 200+ hours of surveying flight time with the Phantom 4 pro, Matrice 200 and Matrice 300
- Experience using multiple sensors, including; 6x Multispectral, Double 4k, High Precision NDVI
- Interfaced with clients to schedule in person meetings at field locations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05.2022
Skills
- Team Management
- Hard Working
- Adaptable
- Driven
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Aviation Knowledge
- Setting Professional Standards
- Advanced Understanding of 107 Regulations and Restrictions
- Effective Workplace Culture Creation
- Proficient in Google Sheets & Microsoft Excel
- Hub Operations
Additional Information
- FEMA Training: , IS-00005.a , IS-00100.c, IS-00200.b, IS-00700.b, IS-00800.d
Flight Operations
• Part 107 commercial drone license & recurrent
• Completed 300+ autonomous drone delivery missions
• Oversaw and facilitated 500+ successful drone delivery missions at my hub
• Lead a demo for Florida state senators to help facilitate company expansion in the market
• Engaged with local FAA officials multiple times to explain the operation throughly
• 200+ hours flying the DJI M200, M300 and Phantom 4 Pro for agricultural mapping and data collection • 12 hours of manned aviation flight time
• FEMA Training: IS-00005.a , IS-00100.c, IS-00200.b, IS-00700.b, IS-00800.d
Timeline
Hub Leader
DroneUp
11.2022 - Current
Shift Leader
DroneUp
08.2022 - 11.2022
Flight Engineer
DroneUp
05.2022 - 08.2022
Drone Operations Intern
Sentera
05.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Middle Tennessee State University
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