Ousman Belay

• Founded and led Ethiopia’s first commercial drone service provider, delivering end-to-end UAV solutions in surveying, mapping, aerial photography, precision agriculture, surveillance, and infrastructure inspections.
• Successfully executed multiple drone projects with local and international organizations, including NGOs and research institutions, meeting strict operational and data-quality standards.
• Accumulated 500+ hours of commercial flight time, operating drones in complex environments and remote field conditions.
• Conducted large-scale mapping operations covering over 10,000 hectares, supporting land management, agriculture, and water resource projects.
• Led high-intensity farm security surveillance missions, monitoring 1,000 hectares in a single coordinated operation.
• Performed maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of multiple DJI drone models for over three years, ensuring operational safety, reliability, and mission readiness.

Autonomous Missions & Mapping Software

• Mission planning and execution using DroneDeploy, DJI Terra
• Photogrammetry and 3D processing: Pix4D, Agisoft Metashape
• GIS and spatial analysis: QGIS, ArcGIS
• Planning & visualization: Google Earth Pro (KML/KMZ workflows)

• Operated various Drones Including DJI and Parrot drone models, executing precise aerial missions for land surveying, real estate photography, and industrial inspections, optimizing data accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Conducted drone maintenance and repair, specializing in both hardware and software troubleshooting, ensuring operational readiness and extending drone lifespan.
• Collaborated with engineers and developers to create geospatial maps for urban and infrastructure projects.
• Conducted high-quality aerial videography and photography for commercial clients.
• Diagnosed and resolved firmware, sensor calibration, and flight stability issues, improving drone performance and safety.
• Planned and executed autonomous flights with a strong focus on safety and efficiency.