Ernest Jackson

Remotely Piloted Aircraft (UAV) Pilot · Aero Recon Production / AEROTECH Services Limited

Till Date

• Conduct aerial reconnaissance and pipeline inspection missions for major International Oil Companies (IOCs) and oil & gas operators across the Niger Delta region.
• Utilize thermal imaging and high-resolution payloads to detect leaks, corrosion, right-of-way encroachments, and vandalism on critical pipeline infrastructure.
• Supported real-time airborne intelligence and rapid response operations as part of Nigeria's Mobile Drone Operations Command Centre deployments.
• Executed long-endurance BVLOS and night operations using the Autel Dragonfish Pro and Matrice series, enhancing asset security and incident mitigation.
• Collaborated with engineering, security, and operations teams to deliver actionable intelligence and high-quality aerial documentation.
• Maintained full compliance with NCAA, FAA Part 107, UKCAA, and Nigerian aviation regulations.

Cinematographer | Drone Pilot | Video Producer | Editor | Architectural Photographer · Utility Global Views Nigeria

• Delivering high-end commercial video production, architectural and interior design photography, and cinematic storytelling for corporate clients.

Videographer | Drone Pilot | Cinematographer · Shakara Square TV

• Captured broadcast-quality video content, aerial shots, and dynamic on-location sequences for television production.

Behind-the-Scenes Maker | DOP | Editor | Drone Pilot · Ben Jossy Production

• Managed behind-the-scenes documentation, principal cinematography, and post-production editing for film and media projects.

Videographer | Editor | DOP | Drone Pilot · Planet Project Nigeria

• Provided comprehensive visual documentation, aerial surveys, and promotional video production for infrastructure and engineering projects.

DOP | Editor | Drone Pilot | Cinematographer · Samage Entertainment

• Directed photography and aerial cinematography for entertainment, music videos, and commercial media productions.