Hi, I am EngJamesO

Machine Learning & Drone Engineering & Geospatial Intelligence

I am a Data Scientist and Drone Engineer with a passion for building AI, software, and Unmanned Aerial Systems. My passion is to create innovative solutions that leverage data and technology to solve real-world problems. I have a background in Mechanical Engineering (Aeronautics) and extensive experience in UAV systems, machine learning, and geospatial intelligence.

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Skills

  • Machine Learning & Deep Learning
  • drone icon Drone Engineering & UAV Systems
  • Geospatial Intelligence & GIS
  • UAV Flight Operation
  • Software Development & API Development
  • Training Development and Delivery

Tech Stack

Languages

Python JavaScript Qt logo QML Matlab logoMATLAB Arduino logoArduino

Frameworks/Libraries

Keras logo Keras Tensorflow logo TensorFlow Sklearn logoscikit-learn Pandas logoPandas Numpy logoNumPy Ardupilot logo

Tools

QGIS logo QGIS ArcGIS logo ArcGIS Pix4D logoPix4D zephyr logoZephyr Mission Planner logoMission Planner QGroundControl logoQGroundControl Metashape logo Solidworks logoSolidworks

Other

Git Docker OpenCV logoOpenCV mavlink logoMAVLink Earth Engine logoGoogle Earth Engine

Featured Projects

  • 4G-Controlled Surveillance Drone
    Building a fixed-wing drone that can be controlled over 4G networks, allowing for remote surveillance and monitoring.
  • Airfm
    A software for drone builders to create, manipulate, analyse and compare airfoils, to simplify the workflow of designing and building drones.
  • SA Deforestation Monitoring
    An analysis to discover the amounts and areas of deforestation within South Africa using satellite imagery. The analysis also monitors major changes in river network and carbon stocks and emissions.
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Current Mission

Empowering industries with AI-driven drone solutions for smarter data collection, analysis, and automation. Currently building autonomous Unmanned Aerial Systems for industry, and enabling research and innovation in the drone sector, while building capacity through STEM education.

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