Jonathan brings over 15 years of experience as a professional drone operator, with more than 1,000 hours of flight time across complex industrial environments. He built Rio Tinto’s drone program from the ground up, establishing standards, workflows, and operational safety practices that are still in use today. As a federally accredited Advanced Pilot and Flight Assessor with Transport Canada, he trains and certifies other pilots to meet national regulatory requirements. He also serve as the primary L1 Complex Certificate pilot for the Canadian Drone Institute, trusted to handle the most demanding missions and high‑risk airspace operations with precision and expertise.