Engineering Autonomous Systems for Industrial Infrastructure.

A Solutions Engineer specializing in the architecture, deployment, and operational management of UAS fleets for the world’s leading energy and resource networks.

13Y+

Innovation

1000H+

Command

Tier 1

Safety

BARS

Accredited

Engineering Philosophy

Bridging Precision and Visual Intelligence.

My career began in Multimedia and Graphic Design, a foundation that taught me how to distill complex information into intuitive, high-impact visuals. Over the last 13 years, I have pivoted this 'visual-first' mindset into the aerospace sector.

I don't just see drones as hardware; I see them as data-acquisition solutions. Whether it's architecting a Many-to-Many GCS or navigating high-voltage networks in GPS-denied environments, my goal is to bridge the gap between raw engineering and actionable commercial intelligence using advanced IMU, LiDAR, and Multispectral sensor arrays.

Leon Dwyer - Industrial UAS Lead
The Mission

"I specialize in scaling autonomous systems within high-stakes, regulated environments. My work ensures that when a Tier-1 client like BHP or Woodside needs data, the delivery is safe, BARS-compliant, and technically flawless."

Flagship Product Innovation

AUAV onSite: "Drone in a Box"

Led the R&D and product delivery of onSite, a sophisticated service module for the DJI Doc 3. Engineered for remote and offshore environments, the system features a fully redundant power architecture (PV, Battery, Generator) and a failover data array (5G LTE, Satellite, Ethernet).

Impact: Successfully demonstrated and secured CASA acceptance for ROB BVLOS operations in November 2025, enabling fully autonomous remote deployments globally.

Project Lead BVLOS Approval Systems Integration Remote Ops
AUAV onSite Drone in a Box
Case Studies & Deliveries
Mining Project - Elios Inspection
BHP // Rio Tinto

Mining & Resource Operations

Managed BARS-compliant data delivery for Tier-1 sites. Optimized survey workflows for volume reporting and complex subsidence monitoring across remote assets.

BARS Compliance LiDAR Volume Analysis
Woodside // Origin // Exxon

Oil, Gas & Energy Networks

Delivered high-fidelity 3D digital twins and critical stack inspections. Integrated thermal and RGB sensor data into actionable asset-health reports for global energy leaders.

Digital Twins Thermal IR Asset Inspection
Energy Infrastructure
Power Line Network
PowerCore // Grid Networks

Transmission & Utility Infrastructure

Spearheaded the deployment of the Insite SaaS platform for high-voltage network inspections. Provided utility managers with a centralized source of truth for transmission health.

Insite SaaS HV Networks Fleet Deployment
Detailed Experience
2024 — PRESENT

SafeSky Systems

Chief Remote Pilot & Solutions Architect

Leading the development of Many-to-Many GCS solutions. Specialized in CFD airframe optimization and the integration of custom flight-stack firmware for autonomous clusters.

2022 — 2024

AUAV

Project Lead: onSite // Operations Manager

Headed the R&D and rollout of the onSite Drone-in-a-Box solution. Managed the software-to-hardware integration and the regulatory pathway to CASA ROB BVLOS approval.

2020 — 2021

National Drones

Solutions Consultant (Sales & Marketing)

Technical consultant for marketing and sales agencies. Translated drone data capabilities into commercial visual assets.

2015 — 2020

AUAV

Senior R&D & Training Specialist

Pioneered fixed-wing solutions and custom NIR MultiSpec payloads. Developed internal web-apps for GIS analysis.

2004 — 2013

Ascet Interactive

Art Director & Web Development

The foundation of my career. Led visual strategy and web development for major regional projects.

Flight & Control
  • MR, VTOL & Fixed-Wing (to 25kg)
  • GPS-Denied & Confined Space Ops
  • Many-to-Many GCS Architecture
  • Ardupilot, PX4 & DJI Ecosystems
Software & Integration
  • SaaS Platform Deployment (Insite)
  • Python, Node.js, SQL
  • Flutter & C++ Development
  • API & Sensor Integration
Visual & Sensor Intelligence
  • LiDAR, Multispectral & IMU Sensors
  • 3D Digital Twin Workflows
  • Pix4D / RealityCapture
  • QGIS / ESRI / Global Mapper