Michael Evans
Kennewick,WA
Summary
I collaborate with industry leaders and public sector officials on a wide range of private, state, and federal contracts to drive innovative solutions in agriculture, infrastructure inspections, and environmental restoration efforts using the latest drone technology.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Pilot
Skysene AI
Richland, WA
02.2026 - 07.2026
- Led cross-functional teams across the United States designing and deploying over a dozen innovative drone docking solutions utilizing AI and BVLOS technology to safeguard crops against bird-related damage and improve overall yield by providing actionable insights saving millions of dollars for growers per season.
Operations Support Specialist
Hanford Mission Integration Solutions
Richland, WA
03.2025 - 02.2026
- Supporting the Aviation and Remote Sensing Program at Hanford, including both sUAS operations and manned aviation.
- Responsible for designing small, lightweight, NDAA compliant drones designed from the ground up to fly in confined and highly radioactive spaces underground.
- Flight planning, airspace deconfliction, lidar/photogrametric data processing, technology integration, and regulatory compliance within FAA and DOE standards.
Chief Supervisor
Altitude Agri Services
Richland, WA
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Oversaw drone operations and training with a keen focus on FAA compliance and safety.
- Proudly led a dynamic team focused on revolutionizing the agricultural spraying industry with cutting-edge solutions and practices.
- Through meticulous development of standard operating procedures we were able to increase application efficiency and reduce labor requirements.
Commercial Drone Operator
Altitude Agri Services
Richland, WA
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Operate drones to capture and analyze high-resolution imagery and data.
- Maintain and troubleshoot drone equipment while ensuring adherence to FAA and local regulations.
- Conduct safe chemical applications under Part 137.
- Provide clients with actionable insights and detailed reports to support decision-making
Aviation Tutor
Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Offering tutoring in aviation with a focus on meteorology and aviation law.
- Guided students through weather patterns, regulatory compliance to build a solid understanding of aviation principles and legal standards.
- Average grade increase of 21% for students I tutored.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Science and Computer Science
Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT05.2022
Skills
- UAS Operations
- Flight Test & Evaluation
- Systems Integration
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mission Planning
- Risk Assessment
- FAA Part 107
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Certification
- FAA Part 91 Instrument Rated Private Pilot
- FAA Part 107 Certification
Timeline
Lead Pilot
Skysene AI
02.2026 - 07.2026
Operations Support Specialist
Hanford Mission Integration Solutions
03.2025 - 02.2026
Chief Supervisor
Altitude Agri Services
10.2023 - 03.2025
Commercial Drone Operator
Altitude Agri Services
01.2023 - 10.2023
Aviation Tutor
Rocky Mountain College
01.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Science and Computer Science
Rocky Mountain College