Fred Rufus Mfon

UAV Pilot · Propel Aerial Services

2025 – Present · Nigeria

• Operate the DJI Matrice 350 RTK equipped with Zenmuse H30T and H20T-series payloads for industrial inspection and aerial surveillance missions.
• Conduct pipeline right-of-way (ROW) monitoring, aerial patrols, and infrastructure inspections for industrial clients.
• Perform flight planning, airspace assessments, site reconnaissance, and operational risk assessments before missions.
• Execute pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures in accordance with company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and applicable aviation regulations.
• Capture high-resolution aerial imagery for infrastructure inspection, asset monitoring, and condition assessment.
• Prepare post-flight reports and maintain accurate flight logs and operational records.

UAV Operations Intern · Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Uyo Work Centre

2023 · Uyo, Nigeria

• Assisted with UAV inspections of power transmission infrastructure.
• Supported aerial and ground-based monitoring activities during field operations.
• Participated in safety briefings, equipment inspections, and mission preparation.
• Assisted with technical reporting, documentation, and operational recordkeeping.

Technical Assistant – Survey & UAV Support · Golden-Peace Survey & Engineering Services

2020 – 2022 · Uyo, Nigeria

• Assisted survey and geospatial teams during field operations.
• Supported UAV mapping activities and aerial data acquisition.
• Prepared mapping equipment and handled surveying instruments.
• Assisted with field measurements, technical documentation, and project support activities.