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Tom McKay | FAA Part 107 Certified
I'm Tom McKay, a certified FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot and GIS specialist with over 15 years of experience working with spatial data, mapping technologies, and geospatial problem-solving. I focus on building a hands-on drone mapping portfolio that delivers actionable data for infrastructure, land use, agriculture, asset inspection, and public works projects.
I’m expanding my expertise into UAV mapping, managing projects end-to-end — from flight planning and aerial data capture to photogrammetric processing — producing orthomosaics, DSMs, and 3D textured models. Alongside this, I continue to refine my GIS skills through hands-on projects, software training, and ongoing learning. My goal is to combine my GIS expertise and UAV mapping capabilities to create practical, high-quality geospatial solutions.
I’m actively seeking opportunities to apply these skills in a professional setting and welcome collaborations, consulting, or full-time roles where I can deliver high-quality GIS and UAV mapping solutions.
My GIS Experience
My background is rooted in GIS and spatial data analysis, with experience supporting state and local government agencies as well as private sector clients. I’ve contributed to infrastructure planning, public safety, land records, and asset management projects through roles involving geospatial editing, quality control, cartographic production, and client support. Over the years, I've worked extensively with tools like ArcGIS, QGIS, satellite imagery, and web-based mapping platforms to produce clear, reliable, and functional deliverables.
Why Drone Mapping
My interest in aerial imagery and geospatial data began in high school, when I was first introduced to photogrammetry — a passion that ultimately led me to pursue a degree in Geography with a focus on GIS. Over the years, I’ve developed a strong experience in processing remotely sensed data, so expanding into drone mapping felt like a natural next step. I’ve flown drones recreationally for years and even took private pilot lessons in a Cessna, which deepened my love for aviation and seeing the world from above. Now, through my Part 107 certification and hands-on fieldwork, I’m building a drone mapping portfolio that brings geospatial analysis into the field — where I can collect data firsthand and transform it into deliverables like orthomosaics, 3D models, DSMs, and inspection imagery. I enjoy the hands-on, technical nature of drone operations and focus my efforts on local, real-world projects that combine precision with practical value.
Let’s Connect
I’m open to opportunities to collaborate, consult, or contribute to field mapping and data visualization projects — especially ones that help communities and decision-makers see their environments more clearly.
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