Todd Bellman
About Todd Bellman
Todd Bellman is a Senior Site Survey Technician and Drone Pilot at Sunrun, with extensive experience in UAV operations and data collection. He operates a small business named SKYDATA and holds multiple certifications in drone technology and inspections.
Work at Sunrun
Todd Bellman serves as a Senior Site Survey Technician (Drone Pilot) at Sunrun, a position he has held since 2021. He operates primarily in San Luis Obispo County, California. In this role, he utilizes his expertise in drone technology to conduct site surveys, contributing to Sunrun's solar energy initiatives. His work involves assessing locations for solar installations, ensuring optimal site conditions for energy production.
Experience at SKYDATA
Todd Bellman is the owner and operator of SKYDATA, where he has worked as a Remote Pilot in Command since 2021 and as a UAV Pilot since 2018. His business has established agreements with Fly Guys and Eagle 7 Group, as well as contracts with local real estate and development agencies. This role involves providing aerial data services, leveraging his extensive experience in drone operations.
Previous Role at SkySkopes
Before his current positions, Todd Bellman worked as a Remote Pilot in Command at SkySkopes from 2019 to 2020. During this time, he gained valuable experience in drone operations and remote piloting, further enhancing his skills in aerial data collection and analysis.
Certifications and Training
Todd Bellman holds several certifications that enhance his qualifications as a drone pilot. He is certified as a UAS Specialist in Thermography Level 1 by ABJ Drone Academy. Additionally, he has received certifications in Drone Structure Inspection, Precision Agriculture Inspections, Mapping & Modeling, and Advanced sUAS Flight Operations & Safety from Dronitek. These certifications reflect his commitment to maintaining high standards in drone operations.
Flight Experience and Achievements
Todd Bellman has accumulated over 500 flight hours as an FAA part 107 sUAS Remote Pilot. Approximately 300 of these hours have been dedicated to capturing utility data for Southern California Edison using the Matrice 210 v2 drone. His work has been recognized by Maps Made Easy for the use of his 3D model on their webpage. Additionally, his drone footage has been featured in news articles, highlighting significant projects in Atascadero.