Marchandt Juvan Van Der Merwe
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator
Pretoria
Summary
Dynamic Drone Operator with SNLV, skilled in precision agriculture and aerial photography. Successfully implemented innovative drone standards, enhancing data acquisition through advanced navigation systems and thermal imaging. Adept at communication and coordination, ensuring optimal flight paths while considering environmental factors for effective inspections and wildlife monitoring.
Professional drone operations specialist with strong expertise in UAV navigation, aerial photography, and data analysis. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams, adapt to changing conditions, and achieve mission-specific results. Skilled in flight planning, real-time problem-solving, and ensuring operational safety. Known for reliability, precision, and results-driven mindset.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Drone Operator
SNLV
01.2024 - Current
- Maneuvered drone around obstacles and obstructions.
- Followed work specifications to obtain needed photography.
- Learned and used advanced drone inspection software to stay at forefront of industry.
- Helped create and implement innovative drone standards for group.
- Applied knowledge of environmental factors such as weather patterns and terrain features when determining optimal flight paths for successful data acquisition.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoerskool Overvaal
Vereeniging, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Precision agriculture techniques
Communication and coordination
Navigation systems
3D modeling expertise
Aerial photography expertise
Obstacle avoidance techniques
Remote pilot certification
Disaster response strategies
Wildlife monitoring methods
Thermal imaging experience
Lidar sensor operation
Inspection and surveying
Certification
Licensed [Drone Operate]
Timeline
Licensed [Drone Operate]
07-2024
Drone Operator
SNLV
01.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hoerskool Overvaal
04.2001 -