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Michael

Michael

FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot. ITC Certified Level 1 sUAS Thermographer.

San Marcos100 USD/hourMember since July 9, 2026
sUas ThermographyInfrared ThermographyThermal Imaging & AnalysisPhotogrametryAerial Industrial InspectionDrone Mapping & ModelingDrone PilotAerial Data CollectionOil & Gas Infrastructure InspectionCommercial Roofing EvaluationsEnergy Sector OperationsAerial IntelligenceAirspace Authorization (LAANC)Flight Safety & Risk Management
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Commercial Drone Pilot

About

I am an ITC Level 1 certified sUAS thermographer and private pilot operating Hogstooth Industrial Drone Services. Utilizing an advanced DJI Matrice 4T setup, I specialize in high-precision industrial inspections, offering expert thermal imaging and photogrammetry services. My background in the energy sector provides me with deep, hands-on operational insight, allowing me to deliver highly accurate, actionable data for oil and gas inspections, commercial roofing evaluations, and electrical utility surveys.

I am dedicated to providing safe, efficient, and top-tier aerial intelligence that helps clients optimize assets and streamline their workflows.

Experience

Founder & Lead UAS Thermographer | Hogstooth Industrial Drone Services

-Conduct high-precision industrial aerial inspections specializing in thermal imaging and photogrammetry.

-Utilize DJI Matrice 4T platforms to deliver actionable data for commercial roofing evaluations, electrical utility surveys, and oilfield infrastructure.

-Analyze complex RGB and thermal datasets to help clients optimize asset performance and streamline workflows.

Owner / Operator | Hogstooth Ventures, LLC

-Manage full-scale operations, asset deployment, and commercial logistics management.

Owner / Operator | Energy Sector & Oilfield Services

-Managed a small oil production company and a specialized oilfield hot oil service company, gaining deep operational insight into industrial energy infrastructure.

Education

FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot, Private Pilot, ITC Level 1 Certified uUAS Thermographer.

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