Matthew Dyson
Knottingley,West Yorkshire
Summary
Accomplished pilot with a strong foundation in unmanned aerial systems, demonstrated by successful completion of the GVC Specific Category and SUSA Pilot certifications. Proven expertise in night flying and practical applications, underscoring a commitment to safety and precision.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Aquatic Specialist
Harrogate Aquatics
Knottingley, West Yorkshire
2022.03 - 2026.01
- · Maintain and clean tanks, ensure fish health and well-being, and assist customers with their needs.
- · Troubleshooting equipment brought in by customers, diagnosing any problems and trying to fix them.
- Understanding complicated setups of both fish ponds and tanks quickly, to help customers having problems and suggest what they could do to fix issues.
Freelance Media Specialist
Matthew Dyson Media
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2015.01 - 2024.01
- Freelance media services, including drone operation, photography, and videography for the BBC, local businesses and private clients.
- Managed client relations, ensuring satisfaction with project outcomes.
- Developed technical skills in drone repair and construction, building an FPV drone and staying updated on new technology.
Broadcast Technician
BBC
2014.01 - 2022.01
- Operate as a technical operator at the Leeds studio, including drone filming for regional and national news and operating the network radio van.
- Ingest media from camera crews, prioritize material, and manage routing of incoming and outgoing lines.
- Perform drone piloting and gimbal operations, conduct airspace checks, risk assessments, and drone preparation.
- Drive and set up the VSAT radio car, monitor sound levels, and ensure stable connections during live broadcasts.
Photographer
Freelance Photographer
2011.01 - 2014.01
- Specialized in funeral and catalogue photography, including editing for display purposes.
- Conducted product and advertisement photography for Glide ‘n’ Slide and ski chalet companies in France
Education
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Diploma - IT Practitioners
Harrogate College
2009.09 - 2011.07
OCR Level 2 National Certificate - ICT
Harrogate Grammar School
2003.09 - 2009.07
Skills
- GVC Specific Category – Pass (December 2023)
- SUSA Pilot Night Flying – Pass (October 2017)
- SUSA Pilot Practical – Pass (October 2015)
- SUSA Pilot Theory – Pass (July 2015)
Certification
GVC
References
References available upon request.
References
Available on request
Interests
- Drones: flying fpv drones for racing as well as cinewhoops.
- Shrimp keeping: I currently have 12 fish tanks set up. I currently breed various types of ornamental shrimp.
- Computers: Builds and repairs computers, proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Pets: I thoroughly enjoy walking my three dogs, a mixed breed and two Newfoundland puppies, exploring new places.
Timeline
Aquatic Specialist
Harrogate Aquatics
2022.03 - 2026.01
Freelance Media Specialist
Matthew Dyson Media
2015.01 - 2024.01
Broadcast Technician
BBC
2014.01 - 2022.01
Photographer
Freelance Photographer
2011.01 - 2014.01
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Diploma - IT Practitioners
Harrogate College
2009.09 - 2011.07
OCR Level 2 National Certificate - ICT
Harrogate Grammar School
2003.09 - 2009.07