Jane Leung
Head of Operations / Chief Remote Pilot
Jane is a mechanical and aerospace graduate of The University of Queensland, and has competed in UAV challenges such as the Australian Youth Aerospace Association's ASAP, where the team's surveillance UAV won. She also has experience with aircraft maintenance and has worked on wind tunnel design and test data acquisition for Skyborne. Jane manages the aerial operations division.
Eran Medagoda, PhD
Lead GNC Engineer
Eran graduated from the University of Sydney in 2006 after completing his Bachelors degree in Aeronautical (Space) Engineering. In 2011, Eran gained his PhD in aerospace engineering from the University of Sydney, with his research focusing on the application of modern control techniques for automated flight. He has taught various undergraduate level flight mechanics and control courses, and is experienced in flight simulation. For over 7 years, Eran worked as a Guidance, Navigation and Control engineer designing autopilot systems for auto-steering vehicles in precision agriculture, and has filed numerous patents on that area.
Sam Mulhern
Lead Electronics Engineer
Sam brings to the Skyborne team over three years’ experience in software and hardware development, as well as eight years in mechanical drafting. His keen interest in electronics stems from work in the field of material analysis using microwave and radiation-based technology. Sam has previously been lucky enough to head the design of a handheld device from prototype to mass production, handling all aspects from mechanical design through to software and user interface.
Mark Davison
Armourer / CNC Machinist
Mark is the former armourer for Metalstorm, which included; design, modification, R&D, assembly and testing of prototype systems. R&D, assembly/loading, testing & documentation of experimental ammunition.
He started his career in the Marine Engineering Dept of the Royal Australian Navy, completing his Fitting & Machining Trade through Sydney Tech. as well as certificates in Diesel generators, distilling plants, refrigeration, pneumatic & hydraulic systems.
Joshua Luckel
Lead Software Engineer