Meet the Team

Mathew is the founder of Victorian UAS Training. With over a a decade in RPAS operations and a lifetime obsession with aviation.  Starting with Airforce Cadets, moving through General Aviation and aeromodelling, and now the Director of Victorian UAS Training.

 

Along with years of experience flying Multirotor and Fixed Wing platforms, Mathew has a background in system research, development, and prototyping for commercial markets. 

 

He is passionate about the UAV industry in Australia, believing that passing on the skills needed and offering support to new operators is key to industry growth and stability, and eager to share his experience.

Jesse Sago

RPAS Pilot, Flight Instructor  

Jesse comes from a Design background (Landscape Architecture) and so brings

a particular “eye” to the industry.

 

Jesse has been flying RPAS for 10 years as an amateur, and 3 years professionally. He has a passion for video, and has flown numerous missions documenting and promoting major infrastructure projects across Australia.

 

Jesse has previously taught Masters students at RMIT University, The University of Melbourne, and Adelaide University, and has a strong reputation when it comes to teaching, which he brings to our Flight Training courses.

Michael Herbert

RPAS Pilot, Flight Instructor and Education Liaison

Michael has been with Victorian UAS since 2016. He comes to the organisation with a background in aviation, automotive, marine, military (RAAF), communications, tourism and a recent Bachelor of Environmental Science (Freshwater Biology).

 

His role within Victorian UAS varies and includes:

• Flight and theory instruction 

• Research & Development (design, manufacture and fitment of specialist components)

• Education Liaison (STEM).

• English Language Proficiency (ELP) assessment

 

He is also involved in general aviation as a pilot and enjoys coastal pursuits, including protection of native animal and bird species.​

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