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Meet Our Instructors

Meet our incredible team of instructors - experts from diverse backgrounds, each bringing their own unique skills and passion to the table. They're here to guide you, support you, and make sure your learning journey at FalconViz Academy is as practical, inspiring, and impactful as possible.

Nezar Tashkandi

Remote Pilot, Aerial Director

Nezar Tashkandi is an accomplished professional with 12 years of expertise in the field of drone surveying and mapping. As our Chief Drone Pilot, his primary responsibilities revolve around directing and maximizing the potential of drones for large-scale surveying and mapping projects. His profound familiarity spans various drone types, encompassing fixed-wing and multi-rotor platforms. Nezar boasts a wealth of experience in mission planning, coupled with adeptness in both manual and autonomous drone piloting.

Mohammed Mashnouk

TRAINER – UAV + FPV Pilot

Mohammed Mashnouk is a First Honors Aviation Management graduate from Prince Sultan University. His passion for flying drones began in 2020 when he learnt how to fly FPV (First Person View) and Racing drones at the end of his university tenure. He shortly thereafter obtained his GACA Part 107 License and has continued to expand his knowledge of drones since then. In addition to excelling in racing drones and taking epic FPV shots, Mohammed also has experience in filmography using a number of DJI drones, by leveraging the basic and intelligent flight modes found across DJI’s fleet.

Mohamad Agha

TRAINER – UAV Pilot

Mohamed Al Agha is a seasoned Mechatronics Engineer with a remarkable seven-year track record as a proficient drone pilot. His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of drones, encompassing fixedwing, VTOLs (Vertical Take-Off and Landing), and multirotors. He is well versed in all elements of drones, from design and maintenance all the way up to operation. Having joined FalconViz as a dedicated drone pilot, Mohamed brought a wealth of knowledge and handson experience to the team. His mission is to leverage his skills and experience to make a significant impact on all forthcoming FalconViz projects.

Abdelrahman Amr

TRAINER – UAV Pilot

Abdelrahman Amr is an experienced Mechatronics Engineer with a vast experience in operating drones. Over the course of 6 years, Abdelrahman piloted a plethora of different drones such as multi-rotors, fixed wings, and VTOLs (Vertical Takeoff and Landing). He is a vital part of the FalconViz team, as his proficiency as a drone pilot and comprehensive understanding of mechatronics allows him to seamlessly integrate dro0ne technology into various applications. His commitment to safety, precision, and innovative problem-solving has consistently enabled successful missions across multiple different industries.

Abdulrahman Abdulwahab

TRAINER – UAV Pilot

Abdulrahman immediately showcased a unique blend of creativity and proficiency in harnessing the latest technologies for video production and image editing upon joining FalconViz. His talents have had a profound impact on our company's aerial video production, resulting in the development of numerous high-quality videos that have become prominent features on our company's social media accounts. Recognizing the importance of staying at the forefront of the industry, Abdulrahman proactively acquired a GACA Part 107 certificate. This certification not only underscores his commitment to excellence but also empowers him to take the lead in conceptualizing and implementing groundbreaking aerial creations.

Ahmad Hasanat

TRAINER – Data Acquisition and Processing Head

Ahmad Hasanat is a dynamic professional with an extensive background spanning the drone industry, surveying, CAD, LiDAR technology, 3D cultural heritage documentation, business development, operations management, and photogrammetry data processing. With over 9 years of experience in the drone sector, Ahmad has consistently demonstrated expertise in managing and executing drone operations with a strong focus on safety and efficiency. In addition to his prowess in drones, he possesses 13 years of expertise in surveying, adeptly employing advanced CAD software, laser technology, and photogrammetry techniques to produce precise and comprehensive mapping data.

Hussam Al Ghamdi

TRAINER – UAV Pilot + Geomatics Engineer

He is considered one of the most important pillars of the field operation team because of his extensive experience in this field. Since he joined the team, he has participated in the completion of many difficult field tasks, which had a great impact in completing many of the company’s legacy projects. He has a vast knowledge in drone surveying and geomatics engineering and is equipped with all the skills and knowledge needed to take on even larger tasks in the coming years.

Hamad Al Fagehi

TRAINER – UAV Pilot

Hamad Fagihi is an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, a graduate of the International Aviation Technical College. With a solid educational foundation, his expertise revolves around ground support equipment with two years of expertise as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, holding a type rating for the A320/A330 aircraft family. In 2023, Hamad transitioned into the drone industry when presented with an opportunity at FalconViz and KAUST Academy. Through their comprehensive "Zero to Hero" program, he completed three months of intensive training, equipping him with the skills and certification needed to emerge as a proficient and certified professional drone pilot.

Mohamad Al Ali

TRAINER – UAV Pilot

Mohammed is an Aerospace Engineering honors graduate from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, specializing in drone design and applications. Throughout his academic journey, he gained extensive theoretical knowledge in drones and actively participated in various drone projects. Following his graduation, he underwent professional Drone Pilot training with Falconviz and earned his GACA Part 107 License.

Mazen Abdelghany

Metaverse Expert

Mazen Abdelghany is a Metaverse expert specializing in immersive experience design and virtual environments. With deep expertise in Unreal Engine, he bridges creative vision with technical execution to deliver high-impact, interactive digital experiences.

Hossam Baalawi

GIS Expert

Hossam Baalawi is a specialist in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geomatics, with academic and practical experience in spatial data analysis and processing. His training focuses on equipping participants with modern GIS tools and techniques for applications in environmental monitoring, urban planning, and resource management.

Amany Wahba

Visualization and Metaverse Expert

Amany Wahba is an architect and immersive experience designer with strong expertise in 3D modeling and Unreal Engine. Her background in computational design and digital fabrication allows her to craft engaging virtual environments with a high level of precision and creativity. At FalconViz Academy, she guides students in exploring the intersection of architecture, technology, and the Metaverse.

Neil Smith

Chief Information Officer

Neil Smith is the Chief Information Officer at FalconViz and a seasoned expert in visualization, 3D modeling, digital twins, and metaverse applications. With decades of experience bridging technology and design, Neil plays a key role in shaping immersive digital solutions that power smart cities, infrastructure, and virtual environments. At FalconViz Academy, he brings a strategic, real-world lens to the intersection of data, modeling, and spatial computing.

Our Instructors

Meet Our Instructors

Nezar Tashkandi

Mohammed Mashnouk

Mohamad Agha

Abdelrahman Amr

Abdulrahman Abdulwahab

Ahmad Hasanat

Hussam Al Ghamdi

Hamad Al Fagehi

Mohamad Al Ali

Mazen Abdelghany

Hossam Baalawi

Amany Wahba

Neil Smith

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