Matt Gulsvig is a founding member of the American Tower UAS Operations Program and remains their Chief Pilot. Operating remote vehicles has been a passion from a young age for Matt. In 1999 he graduated with a degree in Wireless Communications/Electronics from SCTC. In 2013 he was able to turn that passion along with his education into a career by flying multirotor UAS for the telecommunications industry. Matt launched the UAS Program at American Tower in 2017 and managed the UAS operations of 160+ pilots till 2024. He recently took a position as Program Manager of Hardware Solutions at American Tower. He continues to push the telecommunications industry forward by using uncrewed systems in combination with innovative strategies with focus on safe and repeatable processes that bring UAS operations to an enterprise scale.
Matt Gulsvig’s journey in the realm of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) is a testament to his dedication and innovative spirit. As a founding member and the Chief Pilot of the American Tower UAS Operations Program, Matt has been instrumental in pioneering the use of remote vehicles in the telecommunications sector. His fascination with operating remote vehicles dates back to his childhood, a passion that he transformed into a profession after obtaining his degree in Wireless Communications/Electronics from SCTC in 1999.
In 2013, Matt’s expertise and enthusiasm culminated in a career where he could merge his academic background with his passion, leading to his role in flying multirotor UAS for the telecommunications industry. His visionary leadership saw the launch of the UAS Program at American Tower in 2017, where he managed an impressive fleet of over 160 pilots until 2024.
Embracing a new challenge, Matt transitioned to the role of Program Manager of Hardware Solutions at American Tower. In this capacity, he continues to drive innovation in the telecommunications industry, leveraging uncrewed systems alongside cutting-edge strategies. His commitment to safety and the development of repeatable processes has been pivotal in scaling UAS operations to an enterprise level, solidifying his status as a vanguard in the field.
