Whirlybirds to Wingmen

Richard Sidebottom, with North Texas Helicopters, and Jake Bosacker and Gina Cannova, with O’Brien Right of Way Valuation, will be presenting on how both helicopters and drones are playing an increasingly larger role in right-of-way projects. From asset management on utility easements to greenfield route scoping to new FAA drone bans, they will have you hovering at the edge of your seat.

Richard Sidebottom was born in the UK and lived in Texas for almost 20 years, where he started his career as an instructor, flying out of Addison in the late nineties. After that, he went to the Pacific and flew from the deck of a tuna boat for a year, flying in all kinds of conditions and working with the team and crew. After the Pacific, he moved to Africa, where he flew for the World Health Organization (project Oncho). From Africa, he took a position in Scotland, for a company called PDG Helicopters. PDG does all kinds of helicopter operations. He spent most of his time flying powerlines and external load work (Longline). Since coming back to Texas, he worked as an Air Ambulance pilot (Careflite) for 12 years in the DFW area until his role at North Texas Helicopters became too busy.

Jake Bosacker is an FAA licensed drone pilot and Director, and Gina Cannova is a Sr. Managing Director, at O’Brien Right of Way Valuation. They have nothing nearly as interesting to list about their lives as Richard – they’re appraisers – what more is there to say? 

Tickets

$30.00 Member

$35.00 Non-Member/Walk-in