Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Tyler Binz

Fort Wayne,Indiana

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Drone Pilot 1

Lorien(Contracted by Duke Energy)
05.2024 - Current
  • Maneuvered drone around distribution poles to captured a detailed list of shots for data verification.
  • Enhanced safety measures by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies for drone flights.
  • Mitigated risks associated with operating close to distribution poles by following rules set by part 107 and Duke Energy's aviation department, plus good communication with the visual observer.
  • Ensured compliance with FAA regulations by maintaining detailed records of all flights, including location, altitude, duration, and purpose.

Head UMS Lab Assistant

Indiana State University
03.2023 - 05.2024
  • Oversee a collection of 34 UAS platforms using the Cheqroom software.
  • Facilitate educational sessions for 100 students to learn safe and efficient operations procedures.
  • Established parameters for a feasible flight assessment of UAS platforms.
  • Employed 3D printing technology to manufacture fixed wing UAS.
  • Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures.

In-home Pet Sitter

Von Aries Kennels
10.2014 - 05.2024
  • Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
  • Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
  • Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.

Education

Master of Science - Uncrewed And Autonomous Systems

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Wordwide
08.2026

Bachelor of Science - Unmanned Systems

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
05.2024

Skills

  • Flight planning
  • Traffic Monitoring
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Battery Management
  • FAA Regulations
  • Pre-flight checks
  • CRM
  • Excellent Communication

Certification

Federal Aviation Administration

Part 107 remote pilot Certificate (issued 11/16/2021)

Environmental System Research Institute

Certificate of ArcGIS Pro Basics (issued 01/19/2023)

Environmental System Research Institute

Certificate of Performing Accuracy Assessment for Image Classification (issued 02/16/2023)

Duke Energy

Unmanned Aerial Systems Certificate of Achievement- UAS101: Intitial Qualification Training (issued 05/23/2024)

Professional Activities

President of AUVSI, January 2023 to May 2024

Indiana State University - Terre Haute, IN

  • Organize networking events for members on campus.
  • Teach seminars on sUAS and how to be professional.
  • Coordinate with the state chapter to increase Indiana’s involvement in the sUAS industry.

Student Volunteer, 04/25/2022 to 04/28/2022, 05/08/2023 to 05/11/2023, and 04/22/2024 to 04/25/2024 

AUVSI Xponential - Orlando, FL, Denver, CO, and San Diego, CA 

  • Monitored educational sessions.
  • Communicated with guests and exhibitors to ensure a safe and responsive environment for the conference.
  • Networked with people from all over the world in the sUAS industry.

Timeline

Drone Pilot 1

Lorien(Contracted by Duke Energy)
05.2024 - Current

Head UMS Lab Assistant

Indiana State University
03.2023 - 05.2024

In-home Pet Sitter

Von Aries Kennels
10.2014 - 05.2024

Master of Science - Uncrewed And Autonomous Systems

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

Bachelor of Science - Unmanned Systems

Indiana State University
Tyler Binz