Fred Rufus Mfon

Certified Drone Pilot · Industrial Inspection & Pipeline ROW Monitoring (2+ yrs)

Port Harcourt, RiversNew 0 jobs done 2+ years experience

Profile Summary

Safety-focused Unmanned Aerial System/Drone pilot with 133 hours of accident-free flight experience supporting aerial surveillance, pipeline right-of-way (ROW) monitoring, infrastructure inspection, and geospatial data acquisition. Experienced in operating the DJI Matrice 350 RTK with Zenmuse H30 and Zenmuse H20 payloads for visual and thermal inspection missions in industrial environments. Skilled in flight planning, airspace assessment, risk management, mission execution, payload operation, and post-flight reporting, with a commitment to aviation safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence in oil and gas, utility, and infrastructure inspection projects.

Experience & Credentials

Experience Level

Intermediate

Years Experience

2+ years

Flight Hours

133 hours (120+ accident-free UAV flight hours)

License

Other

Owns Drone Equipment

Work Experience

UAV Pilot · Propel Aerial Services

2025 – Present · Nigeria

Operate the DJI Matrice 350 RTK equipped with Zenmuse H30 and Zenmuse H20 payloads for industrial inspection and 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 each mission.
Execute safe pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures in accordance with company SOPs and aviation regulations.
Capture high-resolution visual and thermal imagery for inspection, asset monitoring, and condition assessment.
Prepare accurate post-flight reports and maintain detailed flight logs and operational records.

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

2023 · Uyo, Nigeria

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

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 collection.
Prepared mapping equipment and handled surveying instruments.
Contributed to field measurements, documentation, and project support activities.