Thomas Schmack brings over 15 years of specialized experience in aerial inspection systems, photogrammetry, and multi-sensor data collection for renewable energy and aerospace applications. He holds dual degrees in Aeronautical Engineering from Technische Universität Berlin and Physical Therapy from Humboldt-Universität's Charité Hospital. His aerospace foundation was established at Boeing (2004-2010), where he worked as an Aeronautical Engineer in the Stability & Control Group, contributing to flight tests for the 787, 777, and 747 programs, as well as wind tunnel testing and FAA-certified simulator updates.

As Senior Flight Systems Engineer at DroneBase/Zeitview (2019-2025), Tom led some of the industry's most ambitious aerial inspection programs, including the National American Solar Scan (NASS 2023). He coordinated 16 flight crews to inspect 126 GWDC of photovoltaic installations—representing approximately 500 million solar modules—across the United States within six months. Tom pioneered glass crack inspection methods using UAS, contributed to IEC solar inspection standard updates, and developed advanced GIS analysis workflows handling datasets up to 300 million features. His work at PrecisionHawk and InspecTools Inc. established industry standards for thermal/radiometric photogrammetry and renewable energy inspection systems.

Tom's technical expertise spans LWIR and MWIR thermal imaging systems (ITC Level 1-3 certified), UAS operations (FAA Part 107 through 2027), and manned aviation (FAA Light Sport Repairman, Rotax technician). He has operational experience with platforms ranging from the 75-meter Zeppelin NT airship to advanced DJI Enterprise systems, and is proficient in QGIS, ArcGIS, Agisoft Metashape, and mission planning software. At AirSpace Integration's CA66 test range, Tom applies his comprehensive sensor integration and flight operations expertise to support cutting-edge R&D programs and BVLOS operations for aerospace clients on California's Central Coast.