Олександр

Oleksandr Blinov
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | Kyiv, Ukraine | Open to relocation

Professional Summary
Results-driven UAV engineer with over 3 years of experience in military and defense-related
technology projects. Over 2 years of hands-on experience operating multirotor (copter-type) UAVs
and 6 months of fixed-wing UAV piloting. Strong expertise in unmanned systems development, FPV
drone operations, system integration, and flight testing. Proven ability to lead UAV trial programs
and deliver operational solutions in mission-critical environments.

Education
National Technical University of Ukraine (2011–2017)
Course: Acoustic Means and Systems

Work Experience
2022 – Volunteer Driver (Civilian Evacuation)
Supported humanitarian evacuation missions during the early phase of the full-scale invasion of
Ukraine. Operated in high-risk environments requiring rapid decision-making.

2023 – FPV Drone Pilot | Black Raven School
Contributed
Successfullytocompleted
a roboticFPV
ground
pilot complex (UGV)
qualification development
course. Owned andproject.
operated ATOMRC Insight 7
FPV drone. Participated in the “Territorial Defense of the Sky” initiative. Gained practical experience
in multirotor UAV operations.

2023 – UAV Assembly Engineer
Assembled and integrated UAV systems for military-related applications. Contributed to drone
component development and optimization. Performed system diagnostics and technical
improvements.

2024 – Flight Test Organizer & UAV Innovation Specialist
Led organization and execution of UAV flight trials. Conducted factory acceptance tests (FAT) for
copter-type UAVs for NATO codification. Coordinated technical teams and managed test
documentation. Operated both multirotor and fixed-wing UAV platforms during testing phases.

2025 – Fiber-Optic & Smart UAV Engineer
Developing and testing fiber-optic and smart UAV solutions. Managing integration, testing, and
early-stage production processes. Supporting R&D; of next-generation unmanned systems.

Core Competencies
• Military UAV Systems Development
• Multirotor (Copter-Type) UAV Operations – 2+ Years
• Fixed-Wing UAV Piloting – 6 Months
• UAV Assembly & Maintenance
• Flight Testing & Optimization
• System Integration
• Innovation & R&D;
• Technical Team Coordination
• Strong Communicative Skills
• Teamwork Ability

Technical Skills
• UAV System Architecture
• Autopilot Configuration & Tuning (ArduPilot-based systems)
• Flight Controller Setup & Calibration
• PID Tuning & Flight Optimization
• Mission Planning & Ground Control Systems
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• NATO Codification Test Support
• Fiber-Optic UAV Integration
• Hardware Troubleshooting & Field Repair
• Firmware Configuration

Operational Skills
• Tactical UAV Deployment
• Multirotor & Fixed-Wing Flight Operations
• Flight Performance Analysis
• Operational Risk Assessment
• Field Adaptation & Rapid Prototyping
• Mission-Critical Decision-Making

Engineering & Management
• UAV Prototyping & Validation
• Cross-Functional Team Coordination
• Technical Documentation
• Test Planning & Execution
• Production Process Oversight
• R&D; Implementation

Languages
Ukrainian – Native
English – Upper-Intermediate (Working Proficiency)

Additional Information
Category B Driving License (10+ years of driving experience)
Military Medical Commission (VLC) passed – 22 Oct 2025
1.5 years of operational experience with ArduPilot-based UAV systems, including firmware
configuration, mission planning, and field-level troubleshooting.