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Jackie Dujmovic
Jackie Dujmovic is an entrepreneur, CEO, and a mother who has proven that passion and persistence can take you to great heights. With a background in maritime work on Super Yachts worldwide, she made a career switch when she recognised the potential of drones to transform people’s lives and business efficiencies.
Today, Jackie is one of the worlds foremost drone experts and has managed projects for major companies like Google. She has also invented life-saving UAV shark alarm technology, demonstrating her innovative thinking and expertise in the drone industry.
Jackie’s extensive knowledge of flight regulations and procedures makes her an invaluable resource for anyone looking to establish a world-leading drone operation. With her impressive background and experience, she brings a wealth of expertise to the Hover UAV team.
When her head isn’t in the clouds, it’s on the ground getting things moving (and making sure her kids get to school on time). A WeRobotics and AAUS board member, NSW Govt Business Woman of the Year Finalist, Optus Business Woman of the Year Finalist and Unmanned Aerial System Industry Honouree.
Phillip Grieve CSM
CASA RePL (25kg Multi-Rotor / Powerlift)
Australian Army Textron Shadow 200 platform
Phillip is an experienced, driven and motivated professional with extensive Beyond Visual Line of Sight operational experience gained from planning, instructing, and standardising very small to large RPAS operations within the Australian Army.
Qualifications include a Bachelor of General Studies (Education), Cert IV in Training and Assessment, Cert III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) and remote pilot’s license. In addition, he has obtained military qualifications relating to Auditing and Assurance, Quality and Safety Management Systems, and Aviation Investigations.
With a military career spanning 27 years, Phillip has worked as a Remote Pilot, RPAS flight instructor, mission planner and coordinator, Chief Remote Pilot, RPAS Standardisation officer, and human factors and crew resource management facilitator.
Phillip was recognised for his work in developing the Australian Army’s Shadow UAS capability and was awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal in the 2017 Australia Day Honours and Awards.
Jarrod Danahay
Jarrod’s fascination with flight sparked at an early age and he began flying over the skies of Melbourne before he could legally drive a car. He is passionate about aviation and holds commercial licenses for both aeroplanes and helicopters, an instrument rating, and has flown crewed aircraft in remote outback and coastal locations.
As Hover UAV’s Chief Remote Pilot, Jarrod is responsible for overseeing the implementation of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. He enjoys exploring new technologies in the RPAS industry and educating others on the various benefits of using drones across a wide range of industries.
Simon Denby
Simon is an accomplished aviation expert, with a noteworthy career spanning across both crewed and uncrewed operations globally. His experience includes key leadership roles at Google’s Wing Aviation where over the last 3 years he held positions as the head of regulatory affairs for the APAC region, Chief pilot and head of maintenance control in Australia, whilst managing Wings operations in Finland. Prior to that, Simon spent 16 years with CASA in a number of roles, including CASA’s RPAS specialist where he managed a number of complex first-of-type applications. As well as managing complex drone projects he contributed significantly to RPAS regulatory frameworks.
With a robust portfolio of RPAS licenses and an educational background highlighted by a Graduate Diploma in Program Management, Simon is also a certified Safety Systems (Aviation) Auditor and a recognised instructor. He’s been lauded by the ACT Government for his exceptional contributions to ground and aviation firefighting.
An innovator at heart, Simon is passionate about imparting his knowledge to the broader RPAS community and driving the development of cutting-edge aviation solutions. Simon has a genuine passion for education and training and is excited to have the opportunity to share his knowledge and experience with the wider RPAS community. Simon also loves to challenge the status quo and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
Simon’s Notable Highlights from his time at CASA are as follows:-
- Delivering RPAS training to the PNG and Indonesian Aviation authorities on how they might establish and maintain their RPAS regulatory regimes.
- Working on the first civil approvals for MALE, HALE, and commercial drone delivery solutions
- Working as part of the team that established the SORA as a common assessment methodology for complex RPAS operations in Australia.
- Learning to fly the Yamaha RMAX a 99kg helicopter operating just a few feet from the ground conducting spraying operations.
Relevant RPAS Licences:-
- Aeroplane up to 25kg
- Powered Lift up to 25kg
- Multirotor up to 25kg
- Helicopter up to 25kg
- Yamaha RMAX/Fazer Helicopter
- Lockheed Martin Stalker (MALE)
- Pulse Aerospace Vapour Helicopter
Jack McLaughlin
Jack is a passionate aviation professional holding a CASA Commercial Pilot Licence, Instrument Rating, and a Remote Pilot Licence. After going to watch aeroplanes at Brisbane Airport as a child, his fascination with all things aviation has been unwavering. He has flown aircraft on the East Coast of Australia and in the Northern Territory and looks forward to building more aviation experience in the RPAS industry. Jack also has extensive experience managing teams and working with customers. Using this mixture of experience, Jack is excited to work with Hover UAV’s consulting team to provide high-quality drone solutions for our customers.
Mark Dujmovic
Mark Dujmovic is a highly skilled RPAS Chief Pilot with a diverse background in the marine industry. As a Marine Captain, Mark has captained multi-million dollar Super Yachts for high-profile clients across the globe, as well as working on offshore oil and gas operations with seismic support and ROV operations. With a passion for technology, Mark now serves as both the Chief Pilot and Chief Technology Officer at Hover UAV.
Mark has been instrumental in driving innovation in the UAV industry, leading the way in world-first applications such as marine conservation work, autonomous drone use, and exploring the potential applications of UAVs in the oil and gas industry. Whether at home, in the field, or in the office, Mark’s expertise and passion for technology make him a valuable member of the Hover UAV team.
A fast learner with high levels of attention to detail and experience across a wide range of industries, he’s the guy you want on your side when innovating something that’s never been tried (or as a ring-in for a hard fought trivia night).
Dylan Bishop
CASA RePL (7kg Multirotor)
LearnX Platinum Award winner
Dylan comes from a background in technical writing and knowledge management and brings a wide range of business experience from process analysis to bot writing to Hover UAV. Drawing on his eight year career with one of Australia’s largest media companies, Dylan uses his experience to specialise in process design and policy development.
As a hobbyist photographer and designer, Dylan had racked up close to 200 hours of flight time as a recreational pilot before seeking his CASA RePL accreditation. Dylan uses these creative and design skills to inform Hover UAV’s marketing language and focus on end-user experiences when designing procedures.
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