CASA RePL (7kg Multirotor)
LearnX Platinum Award winner

Dylan Bishop is a senior consultant at Hover UAV and has been instrumental in delivering regulatory approvals for some of Australia’s most innovative drone programs. He is known for his strong regulatory insight and practical approach to navigating complex approval pathways.

Dylan plays a key role in supporting advanced operations and enabling organisations to safely scale uncrewed aviation across Australia.

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. 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.

Bailey is a dynamic professional with a deep passion for aviation and emerging technologies. Bailey holds a CASA Commercial Pilot License, Instrument Rating, Multi-Engine Class Rating, as well as a FAA Private Pilot Certificate and a degree in Aviation Management. Bailey’s interest in UAVs started after building a small drone with friends. This continued with learning to fly DJI’s drones and gaining experience to get a RePL. Bailey is exploring and is intrigued by emerging trends in Airspace Design and Remote and Digital Air Traffic Solutions (R/D-ATS). Bailey has specialised studies in these solutions, having conducted research on emerging air traffic solutions focusing on Europe and Oceania. Bailey looks forward to bringing these new technologies into the UAV space, allowing for safer operations between the crewed and uncrewed worlds. Bailey looks forward to being able to assist clients and support them in optimising their operations.

Roger Laird is a Chief Remote Pilot / Consultant at Hover UAV, bringing extensive experience across government and enterprise RPAS operations. A former team member of NSW Fisheries, Roger has firsthand insight into public-sector operational environments and the regulatory, governance, and safety expectations that underpin them. He specialises in supporting compliant, scalable drone programs, working closely with organisations to strengthen operational frameworks, mentor pilots and senior personnel, and translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, real-world outcomes.

Joel Kingaby is a Consultant at Hover UAV, supporting uncrewed aviation programs with a strong foundation in operational discipline, risk management, and safety-focused decision-making. He previously served in the British Army as a Paratrooper, including operational service with the United Kingdom Special Forces Support Group, where he worked in high-pressure environments requiring precision, teamwork, and strict adherence to governance frameworks.

Since returning to Australia, Joel has continued to build his professional capability through formal study and security operations, bringing strong analytical skills and situational awareness to his consulting work. At Hover UAV, he contributes to operational assurance and capability development, supporting safe, professional, and scalable RPAS operations.

Lang plays a pivotal role as our Administration Manager. With over a decade of experience across diverse industries, she brings a wealth of expertise to the helm. Her aptitude for efficiency is a product of years spent refining processes and streamlining workflows.

Outside the office, you’ll find Lang balancing the demands of a dynamic workweek with a passion for extreme adventures. A dedicated parent, she adeptly manages the intricacies of coordinating sports events and training with the same finesse and precision that defines her professional approach.