Lighthouse Drone Works

Hello San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles County, Orange County, and surrounding areas!!

I am an experienced drone pilot that wants to help you!

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot
 – 3 years

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
FAA Part 107–certified Remote Pilot in Command with 3 years of hands-on experience conducting safe, compliant, and mission-focused UAS operations. Proven ability to operate drones in dynamic environments while maintaining situational awareness, airspace compliance, and clear communication with stakeholders. Experience includes aerial media capture, operational planning, risk mitigation, and post-flight data handling. Seeking a Drone as First Responder (DFR) RPIC role to support public safety operations through disciplined flight execution, rapid response, and adherence to established SOPs.

CORE COMPETENCIES
FAA Part 107 Compliance & Airspace Authorization
RPIC Decision-Making & Risk Assessment
Mission Planning & Pre-Flight Briefings
Emergency Procedures & Lost-Link Protocols
LAANC Authorization & Controlled Airspace Ops
Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) & BVLOS Awareness
Radio Communication & Operational Coordination
Incident Documentation & Flight Logging
Data Management & Evidence Handling
Weather Analysis & Go/No-Go Determination

FLIGHT EXPERIENCE
3+ Years Active UAS Operations
100+ of logged flight hours (recreational, commercial, and mission-based)
Experience operating in urban, suburban, coastal, and controlled airspace environments
Familiar with operations near airports, helipads, roadways, and populated areas

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Drone Pilot / RPIC
Independent Contractor Operations | Southern California | 2023–Present
Served as Remote Pilot in Command for commercial UAS missions, maintaining full responsibility for flight safety, airspace compliance, and mission execution.
Conducted comprehensive pre-flight planning including airspace analysis, weather assessment, risk identification, and contingency planning.
Executed safe launch, flight, and recovery operations while maintaining situational awareness and continuous monitoring of aircraft telemetry.
Utilized LAANC to obtain airspace authorizations and adhered to all FAA Part 107 operational limitations.
Demonstrated sound aeronautical decision-making (ADM) under changing environmental and operational conditions.
Maintained detailed flight logs, mission notes, and post-flight reports to ensure traceability and compliance.
Managed onboard camera systems and data collection while prioritizing safety over mission objectives.
Practiced emergency procedures including lost link response, GPS degradation mitigation, and controlled emergency landings.
Coordinated operations around bystanders, vehicles, and structures to mitigate ground risk.
Ensured proper battery management, firmware updates, and aircraft airworthiness prior to flight.

Aerial Media Drone Pilot
Independent Contractor | Southern California | 2024-Present
Conducted aerial imaging and video capture missions for commercial clients while maintaining FAA compliance.
Operated drones in complex environments requiring precision flight and spatial awareness.
Planned flight paths to maximize coverage while avoiding obstacles and restricted areas.
Delivered high-quality aerial data while meeting client timelines and operational constraints.
Maintained professionalism and clear communication with clients and on-site personnel.

EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE
Multi-rotor UAS (DJI ecosystem or similar)
LAANC-enabled flight platforms
UAV Forecast, Aloft, B4UFLY, AirMap (or equivalent)
Data offloading

AVAILABILITY
Flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and on-call operations
Willing to undergo additional training, background checks, and agency onboarding