Key Accomplishment sand AchievementsI stated FridayFPV in early 2016, we specialise in the design and distribution of premium racing drones for recreational drone racing and freestyle. All our design work, prototyping and testing on all our products is done locally in Johannesburg, South Africa.We are now privileged enough to have a world wide distribution network and are well represented globally. We also have a professional drone racing team, consisting of some of… Show more Key Accomplishment sand AchievementsI stated FridayFPV in early 2016, we specialise in the design and distribution of premium racing drones for recreational drone racing and freestyle. All our design work, prototyping and testing on all our products is done locally in Johannesburg, South Africa.We are now privileged enough to have a world wide distribution network and are well represented globally. We also have a professional drone racing team, consisting of some of the top pilots from across the globe. I have a true passion for new product development and small business. This company has given me the opportunity to grow and hone my skills as an avid young entrepreneur and designer, I am also lucky enough to work with some of the most talented and skilled people in this high paced and extremely competitive industry. Show less

Company Mission: Develop cost effective drone and disruptive technologies which are both customisable, rugged and easy to implement in Africa and abroad.Key Accomplishments and AchievementManage people and resources to ensure business operations ran efficiently and effectively in both production and R&D.Production• Manage and supervise the activities and performance of production• Ensure that production targets are met in a timely manner to satisfy the needs of… Show more Company Mission: Develop cost effective drone and disruptive technologies which are both customisable, rugged and easy to implement in Africa and abroad.Key Accomplishments and AchievementManage people and resources to ensure business operations ran efficiently and effectively in both production and R&D.Production• Manage and supervise the activities and performance of production• Ensure that production targets are met in a timely manner to satisfy the needs of clients• Interact with suppliers to source the best quality products are procured for our requirements• Problem solve and troubleshoot any inefficiencies or issues raised in production• Draft documentation to seamlessly implement changes into production when challenges arise• Implement and execute changes to production plan• Hands-on problem solving and retraining with production team on the floor• Practical and theoretical up-skilling of staff to constantly improve services and product offeringResearch and Development• Completion of all the design, prototyping and testing of the flagship product, including the airframe, launch and retrieval system, along with all the necessary documentation for the system• Create a Product Requirement Specification (PRS) and outline for the R & D project to brief the team• Manage the activities and performance output of the R&D team• Hands-on involvement in design, planning, organising and field testing of new product development• Refine parts, processes and systems already in production to add value and improvement, and to consistently improve and put the product ahead of any other competitionGeneral• Involved in recruitment of new hires to company• Training, support and mentoring new hires to develop skills to meet compliance• Support the company to ensure AS 9100 compliance is met• Strategy and planning for staff, resources and projects Show less

Key Accomplishments and Achievements • Developed a complete wide area surveillance drone offering and managed service• Collaborated with the client to fully understand their problem and how best to correct the issue• Provided cost effective prototype demonstrations, until such time as the client was satisfied and the problem could be remedied• Implemented the newly prototyped product/service for the client with a hands-on approach• Managed projects on… Show more Key Accomplishments and Achievements • Developed a complete wide area surveillance drone offering and managed service• Collaborated with the client to fully understand their problem and how best to correct the issue• Provided cost effective prototype demonstrations, until such time as the client was satisfied and the problem could be remedied• Implemented the newly prototyped product/service for the client with a hands-on approach• Managed projects on the ground to ensure executional excellence• Drafted all the necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for teams to follow• Logistical management of people and equipment to fulfil contracts• Change management to improve effectiveness and efficiency in both product assembly and within teams• I built relationships with clients from numerous different spheres including: military, national and private game parks, international land and sea• Provided information intelligence to produce project strategy insight, project costing’s and contracts• Delivered a weekly report to the CEO, detailing all current projects spending, forecasts, achievements, impediments and action plans to remedy any such instances Show less

Company Mission: Aeronautical design, consultancy and manufacturer providing neat and elegant solutions for clients.Key Accomplishments and Achievements• Built a water-cooled 3-axis CNC router (2 X 3 X 0.5m), for the purposes of manufacture, parts, tooling and moulds• Retro-fitted an existing 3-axis milling machine to CNC for producing metal components• Manufactured an aluminium and carbon fibre contra-rotating spinner for a competition F3A class RC pattern aircraft… Show more Company Mission: Aeronautical design, consultancy and manufacturer providing neat and elegant solutions for clients.Key Accomplishments and Achievements• Built a water-cooled 3-axis CNC router (2 X 3 X 0.5m), for the purposes of manufacture, parts, tooling and moulds• Retro-fitted an existing 3-axis milling machine to CNC for producing metal components• Manufactured an aluminium and carbon fibre contra-rotating spinner for a competition F3A class RC pattern aircraft. This required, accurate mould manufacture and composite laminate technique to ensure spinner didn’t cause any vibration at high RPM• Designed and built an easily portable, fixed-wing drone launching platform for the purposes of guaranteeing repeatable and successful drone launches Show less