Wandile Mdluli

UAV Pilot · BVLOS, Security & Mining Operations (4+ yrs)

Johannesburg, GautengNew 0 jobs done 4+ years experience

Profile Summary

Experienced UAV Pilot and Aviation Professional with 4+ years in the drone industry and 2,500+ UAV flight hours. Skilled in BVLOS operations, security surveillance, mining operations, aerial patrols, data collection, mission planning and risk assessment. Also pursuing fixed-wing aviation with 65 total flight hours including 15 solo hours.

Experience & Credentials

Experience Level

Expert

Years Experience

4+ years

Flight Hours

2,500+ UAV hours; 65 fixed-wing hours (15 solo)

License

Other

Owns Drone Equipment

Work Experience

UAV Pilot / Mining Drone Operator · Vidblast

September 2023 – September 2024

Conducted UAV operations in mining environments.
Collected aerial data for mining activities and monitored stockpiles and operational areas.
Conducted aerial surveys, inspections and surveillance.
Reported operational findings to management.

UAV Pilot / Security Drone Operator · AS Security

August 2024 – January 2025

Conducted aerial security surveillance and patrol operations.
Used UAV technology to support threat identification and situational awareness.
Supported security teams with aerial intelligence and operational reporting.
Conducted day and night UAV operations.

UAV Pilot · Advanced Aerial

February 2025 – February 2026

Conducted UAV operations across security and operational environments.
Performed BVLOS and surveillance-related operations, including day and night missions.
Conducted flight planning, risk assessments and post-flight reporting.
Supported UAV operator training and maintained operational documentation.

UAV Pilot · Venus

February 2026 – June 2026

Conducted professional UAV operations in support of operational and security requirements.
Performed aerial surveillance, monitoring, mission preparation and post-flight reporting.
Maintained flight records and followed safety and operational procedures.