Andrew Foss

Geospatial Technologies Manager Chief Rpas Pilot @LN Land Development Technologies Inc.

Fort Mcmurray, AB, CA

Oversight of company RPAS program including operational procedures, regulatory compliance, safety management, and pilot competency standards.Train, mentor, and evaluate UAV pilots to ensure compliance with Transport Canada regulations and company operational requirements.Developed a Canadian RPAS training program focused on regulatory knowledge, operational procedures, and pilot competency.Approved Transport Canada Advanced RPAS Flight Reviewer responsible for conducting pilot competency evaluations and flight reviews.Plan and execute UAV data acquisition missions including LiDAR and photogrammetry operations for mining, construction, and industrial projects.Process UAV datasets using Agisoft Metashape and DJI Terra to generate orthomosaics, digital elevation models, and other geospatial products.Oversight of multiple survey crews, UAV pilots, and CAD technicians operating across concurrent projects.Register and process terrestrial laser scanning data from Faro and Leica RTC360 scanners using Faro Scene, Leica Cyclone, and Leica Register 360.Create as-built drawings and CAD models of completed works using Trimble Business Center, Autodesk Civil 3D, Leica Cyclone 3DR, QGIS, and other geospatial software platforms.Integrate UAV, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and terrestrial laser scanning technologies into traditional surveying workflows to improve efficiency and data accuracy.Provide technical consulting and cost estimates to clients, including project planning, scope development, and proposal preparation.

College of the North Atlantic

Diploma, Civil Engineering Technology/Technician

College of the North Atlantic

Certificate, Driller/Blaster Training - Level 1