
CAA-Certified UAV Pilot | Drone Thermography & Solar PV Inspection Specialist | Asset Integrity & O&M
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CAA-Certified UAV Remote Pilot / Certified Thermographer with extensive real-world experience delivering drone-based thermographic inspections of utility-scale solar PV assets. Experienced in UAV flight operations, thermal and infrared surveys, data capture, reporting, and compliance within operational and safety-critical environments. Proven ability to work independently and as a team across large geographical regions, supporting condition monitoring, preventative maintenance, and asset integrity programmes.
I also have 30+ years electrical and HV experience, which supports my inspection work, giving me a strong technical background in electrical engineering and asset performance monitoring, enabling accurate interpretation of thermal data and practical fault diagnosis.
UAV Pilot / O&M Technician - Lightsource BP
(2019-01)
Specialising in aerial and hand-held surveying, including thermography and infrared inspections of solar modules, transformers and substations, reporting and condition monitoring across solar PV sites, identifying thermal anomalies including defective modules, connectors, strings and electrical related issues, while operating under CAA regulations, company procedures and site safety rules.