Managing Director | Chief Engineer – AIRGEO MagBird and AirGeoX

David Alam has been the Managing Director of UAS Aviation Services Australia since 2018, Airborne Geo Exploration - AirGeoX, since 2019 and now, most recently, AIRGEO Exploration & Discovery - AIRGEO. David is leading the company’s transformation into an Australian specialist in advanced airborne geophysical and environmental intelligence services with the initial AIRGEO MagBird Systems development.

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With a professional background spanning UAV aviation, engineering, and commercial leadership, David combines hands‑on operational experience with system‑level technical oversight and long‑term business strategy. He is a CASA‑accredited Chief Remote Pilot and aircraft owner‑operator, with operational experience across UAV helicopter, multirotor, VTOL fixed‑wing, and long‑range autonomous platforms.

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In addition to his executive leadership role, David acts as Chief Engineer and Technical Lead for the MagBird® development program, overseeing the architecture and integration of airborne magnetic survey systems. This includes sensor integration, navigation and positioning, power systems, flight platforms, and end‑to‑end data workflows.

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The AIRGEO MagBird program reflects David’s focus on building robust, Australian‑designed technology that performs reliably in real‑world operating environments and meets the expectations of exploration companies, environmental managers, and government stakeholders.

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Strategically, David’s work is focused on the long‑term evolution of AirGeoX into AIRGEO - expanding capability beyond data acquisition toward decision‑ready insight, supporting applications such as mineral exploration, environmental baseline and rehabilitation studies, infrastructure planning, and public‑sector geoscience initiatives.

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He is recognised for a values‑led, ethical, and practical leadership style, with a strong commitment to engineering fundamentals, aviation safety, and long‑term client relationships. A lifelong passion for aviation underpins his approach to system design, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.