Robert Daniels
Keystone Heights,FL
Summary
Results-driven Drone Pilot and Survey Field Crew Chief with a record of managing projects and leading teams. Known for exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills, committed to delivering high-quality data analysis and technical solutions to drive project success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Drone Pilot/Data Retention Specialist
North Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Asheville, North Carolina
03.2022 - 11.2025
- Streamlined data collection and analysis processes by collaborating with team members.
- Created 3D models from aerial photographs captured via drones.
- Operated drones utilizing advanced navigation systems, such as GPS tracking.
- Achieved over 700 logged flight hours with various unmanned aerial vehicles.
- Utilized high-resolution cameras and Lidar for recording terrain, buildings, and stockpiles.
- Transferred image/sensor data into photogrammetry or mapping software such as pix4D to generate orthomosaic maps, digital surface/terrain models, point clouds, and 3D models.
Survey Field Crew Chief
North Carolina Department of Natural Resourses
Asheville, North Carolina
10.2018 - 03.2022
- Supervised field staff during environmental assessments and resource management projects.
- Completed complex boundary surveys utilizing robotic total stations and GPS to collect data.
- Completed topographic surveys on state projects, including the rehabilitation of state parks and the construction staking of new state buildings and properties.
- Completed assessments, measuring boundaries and notable landmarks.
- Utilized Revit and AutoCAD to prepare drawings and maps of properties.
- Prepared charts, plots, maps and records to support survey-related data.
Special Forces Communication Sergeant
United States Army
Fayetteville, North Carolina
11.2002 - 01.2018
- Managed secure communication systems for operational missions in diverse environments.
- Troubleshot problems related to communication devices, networks or other electronic systems.
- Analyzed communication needs and provided solutions for mission-specific requirements.
- Provided technical guidance to the Special Forces communication team on all aspects of communications operations and maintenance.
- Remained composed and poised even in most demanding of situations and physically stressful environments.
- Trained, coached and mentored military units to improve readiness and training.
Military Police Officer
United States Army
Killeen, Texas
08.2001 - 11.2002
- Enforced military laws and regulations to maintain order and discipline.
- Conducted traffic control and safety inspections at military installations.
- Responded to emergencies and incidents, coordinating with first responders.
- Maintained weapons qualifications through regular firearms training exercises.
- Managed access control at entry points to military facilities.
- Interacted with members of the public in a professional manner while representing the US Army.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Project Management
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA12-2001
Skills
- Drone operation
- Data analysis
- Navigation systems
- Environmental assessment
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Technical troubleshooting
- Lidar technology
- Data collection
- Critical thinking
- Crew leadership
Certification
Graduate Certificate in Geomatics University Of Florida
Timeline
Drone Pilot/Data Retention Specialist
North Carolina Department of Natural Resources
03.2022 - 11.2025
Survey Field Crew Chief
North Carolina Department of Natural Resourses
10.2018 - 03.2022
Special Forces Communication Sergeant
United States Army
11.2002 - 01.2018
Military Police Officer
United States Army
08.2001 - 11.2002
Bachelor of Science - Construction Project Management
Georgia Southern University