Brandon Osborne
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot and U.S. Army National Guard UAS Operator with expertise in DJI and Skydio platforms, autonomous flight operations, and aerial data collection. Proven ability to execute mapping and waypoint missions while troubleshooting complex UAS systems in real-time. Focused on delivering accurate, high-quality aerial data to support operational efficiency, analysis, and decision-making in dynamic environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UAS Operator (15W)
U.S. Army National Guard
10.2024 - Current
- Operated and maintained unmanned aerial systems to support aerial data collection, surveillance, and mission-critical operations.
- Planned and executed autonomous waypoint missions, enabling consistent, repeatable data capture for analysis and reporting.
- Conducted aerial mapping and high-resolution imagery collection to support situational awareness and operational planning.
- Performed pre-flight planning, airspace evaluation, and risk assessments to ensure safe and compliant operations under FAA Part 107 guidelines.
- Diagnosed and resolved GPS degradation, data link interruptions, sensor malfunctions, and power system issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining mission continuity.
- Maintained system performance through firmware updates, calibration, and preventative maintenance procedures.
- Collected and analyzed aerial data to support decision-making, intelligence gathering, and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure safe, efficient, and well-communicated flight operations in dynamic environments.
Education
B.S. - Finance/Accounting
West Chester University
West Chester, PA06.2027
A.A.S. - Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Cochise College
Sierra Vista, AZ11.2025
A.A. - Liberal Arts
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA06.2023
Skills
UAS Operations & Platforms
- DJI & Skydio UAS Operations
- Small & Tactical UAS (C100, RQ-28B, Teal 2, RQ-7 Shadow)
Flight Operations
- Autonomous Flight Planning (Waypoint Missions)
- Pre-Flight Planning, Airspace Evaluation & Risk Assessment
- FAA Part 107 Compliance
Mapping & Data Collection
- Aerial Mapping & Data Collection
- Photogrammetry Image Capture
- High-Resolution Imagery Acquisition
Technical & Systems
- UAS Troubleshooting & Diagnostics GPS & Navigation Issues
Data Link & Signal Loss
Sensor/Camera Malfunctions
Battery & Power Systems
- Firmware Updates, Calibration & System Maintenance
Data & Analysis
- Aerial Data Analysis & Reporting
- Intelligence & Operational Data Interpretation
Certification
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot
- U.S. Army National Guard 15W Qualification
Timeline
UAS Operator (15W)
U.S. Army National Guard
10.2024 - Current
B.S. - Finance/Accounting
West Chester University
A.A.S. - Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Cochise College
A.A. - Liberal Arts
Community College of Philadelphia