Joseph

UAV Pilot in Command - Energy Utilities Specialization

Santa Paula, CA 93060

jdrista@icloud.com

805-798-2935

Part 107 FAA-certified sUAS pilot, with extensive experience flying in challenging conditions. Proven ability to safely plan, coordinate, and direct mission objectives. Early participation in the drone industry, with experience in multiple verticals. Always professional in manner and conduct.

Ability to Travel for Work: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Owner Manager: Aerial Reflections & Ground Media

(Drone Services) LLC - Santa Paula, CA

March 2017 to Present

ARGM provides premier commercial services for the entire state of California, in the following categories:

Aerial Cinematography/Photography, Mapping and Photogrammetry, NDVI (farm and vegetation health), Thermal Imaging (Search and Rescue), and Utilities Inspections.

FAA Part 107 Certified and Commercially Insured Owner.

Utility Tower and Distribution Inspections for Pacific Gas & Electric.
Utility Tower and Distribution Inspections for Southern California Edison.
Producer of Aerial B Role Footage, for Documentaries.
Producer of Drone Based Industrial Short Films.
Member of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), since March 2019.
Member of Academy of Model Aeronautics, Since June of 2016.
Deliver high quality reliable data collection and Aerial Videography, upon demand,

(in qualified airspace).

Pilot in Command

SkySkopes - Energy Utilities Division

October 2019 to January 2020

June 2020 to January 2021

(Current Stand Down, 2021 Contract Negotiations)

SkySkopes is an Industry leader in providing commercial drone services to clients, worldwide.

Inspected transmission and distribution assets, for Southern California Edison. Completed complex work requirements in a timely and safe manner.

(Scored 100% on product quality report card).

Part of the team that launched electric utility inspections for Southern California Edison, in some of California’s highest-fire-threat areas.
- 100% Safety Compliance Record.

Pilot in Command

Sharper Shape - Energy Utilities Division

February 2019 to June 2019

February 2020 to June 2020

Sharper Shape is an Industry leader in providing beyond visual line of sight and autonomous drone flight platforms, (based out of Finland)

Inspected electrical transmission towers and distribution assets, for PG&E. Completed complex work requirements in a timely and safe manner.

Part of the teams that inspected over 5,500 transmission towers, in California’s highest-fire-threat areas.
- 100% Safety Compliance Record.

Director/Manager/Owner

Performance Revitalize Computers - Ventura, CA

February 2010 to March 2017

(PRC is a contract IT service provider, for small business owners.)

Negotiated contracts with small business owners

Provided leadership through adverse conditions.
Managed invoices, taxes, expenses, insurance, and corporate records.

Education

Bachelor of Communication

Pepperdine University - Malibu, CA

Skills

IT and Computers (7+ years)
Communications (20+ years)
DJI Multi-rotor UAVs (5 years)
First-Aid + CPR
Pending sUAS Level 1 Thermography Certification
Pending PIX-4D Certification
Proficient with sUAS mapping tools
Extensive experience with independent operations of sUAS
Familiar with small-unmanned aircraft systems
Over 1000 hours of sUAS experience
Demonstrable experience
Experience with DJI Phantom PRO RTK, Mavic 2 Enterprise, Inspire 2, Matrice 210, and DJI M300
Experience with different types of sUAS sensors
Experience in Construction, Utilities, and Media

Joseph

UAV Pilot in Command - Energy Utilities Specialization

Santa Paula, CA 93060

jdrista@icloud.com

805-798-2935

Part 107 FAA-certified sUAS pilot, with extensive experience flying in challenging conditions. Proven ability to safely plan, coordinate, and direct mission objectives. Early participation in the drone industry, with experience in multiple verticals. Always professional in manner and conduct.

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Ability to Travel for Work: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

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Owner Manager: Aerial Reflections & Ground Media

(Drone Services) LLC - Santa Paula, CA

March 2017 to Present

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ARGM provides premier commercial services for the entire state of California, in the following categories:

Aerial Cinematography/Photography, Mapping and Photogrammetry, NDVI (farm and vegetation health), Thermal Imaging (Search and Rescue), and Utilities Inspections.

FAA Part 107 Certified and Commercially Insured Owner.

Utility Tower and Distribution Inspections for Pacific Gas & Electric.

Utility Tower and Distribution Inspections for Southern California Edison.

Producer of Aerial B Role Footage, for Documentaries.

Producer of Drone Based Industrial Short Films.

Member of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), since March 2019.

Member of Academy of Model Aeronautics, Since June of 2016.

Deliver high quality reliable data collection and Aerial Videography, upon demand,

(in qualified airspace).

Pilot in Command

SkySkopes - Energy Utilities Division

October 2019 to January 2020

June 2020 to January 2021

(Current Stand Down, 2021 Contract Negotiations)

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SkySkopes is an Industry leader in providing commercial drone services to clients, worldwide.

Inspected transmission and distribution assets, for Southern California Edison. Completed complex work requirements in a timely and safe manner.

(Scored 100% on product quality report card).

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Part of the team that launched electric utility inspections for Southern California Edison, in some of California’s highest-fire-threat areas.

100% Safety Compliance Record.

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Pilot in Command

Sharper Shape - Energy Utilities Division

February 2019 to June 2019

February 2020 to June 2020

Sharper Shape is an Industry leader in providing beyond visual line of sight and autonomous drone flight platforms, (based out of Finland)

Inspected electrical transmission towers and distribution assets, for PG&E. Completed complex work requirements in a timely and safe manner.

Part of the teams that inspected over 5,500 transmission towers, in California’s highest-fire-threat areas.

100% Safety Compliance Record.

Director/Manager/Owner

Performance Revitalize Computers - Ventura, CA

February 2010 to March 2017

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(PRC is a contract IT service provider, for small business owners.)

Negotiated contracts with small business owners

Provided leadership through adverse conditions.

Managed invoices, taxes, expenses, insurance, and corporate records.

Education

Bachelor of Communication

Pepperdine University - Malibu, CA

Skills

IT and Computers (7+ years)

Communications (20+ years)

DJI Multi-rotor UAVs (5 years)

First-Aid + CPR

Pending sUAS Level 1 Thermography Certification

Pending PIX-4D Certification

Proficient with sUAS mapping tools

Extensive experience with independent operations of sUAS

Familiar with small-unmanned aircraft systems

Over 1000 hours of sUAS experience

Demonstrable experience

Experience with DJI Phantom PRO RTK, Mavic 2 Enterprise, Inspire 2, Matrice 210, and DJI M300

Experience with different types of sUAS sensors

Experience in Construction, Utilities, and Media

Certifications and Licenses:

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Commercial Remote Pilot

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Licensed FAA Part 107 Pilot

UAV COACH (sUAS Drone Pilot Ground School)

Valmont Ascend Level II UAS Inspection Certification