About Matt Williams - Mr MPW
WELCOME TO MR MPW.COM!
Passionate about all things aviation since I can remember - I'm an 'AV GEEK' in the truest sense of the word!
Join us in our mission to create the world's leading aviation training school and learn everything along side us as we document the journey...
From running the world's largest commercial drone training school, flying heavy lift drones for the film and TV Industry, to getting back into the air following a life-changing flying accident in the Royal Air Force a few years ago; welcome aboard and I look forward to seeing you at some point around the 'circuit' soon!
Fly Safe & Blue skies,
Matt
“A LEADER IN THE DRONE INDUSTRY...”
Matt Williams. Mr MPW - Prepping the Freefly Systems ALTA 8 on set for a shoot with Jason Bradbury of the Gadget Show
A leading light within the international aviation community with deep-seated roots within the unmanned training and operational delivery sectors, Matt has built a number of successful businesses centered around the ever-evolving unmanned aircraft space.
He continues to manage an ever-growing team at the UKs leading drone training company and also consults at the very highest levels in the sector in order to help explore and deliver practical and pragmatic solutions to problems faced by both regulatory bodies worldwide and those looking to exploit options to operate within regulatory frameworks.
Matt Williams, Mr MPW - Presenting Live on the Main Stage at the UK Drone Show 2018 with Jason Bradbury and Andy Jaye
Public Speaker
An accomplished public speaker, with a vast amount of experience across different media, Matt is often called upon by organisations such as the British Broadcasting Company(BBC), SKY and other independent television and radio companies to deliver expert informational and opinion based pieces.
Matt Williams | MR MPW | Flying the Freefly Systems Alta 8 in Bermuda for the 35th America's Cup, alongside an H125 flown by Michael Franck of @Eliterotorcraft, Chicago and @aaronfitzgerald105 of the Red Bull Airforce.
Heavy & Super Heavy Lift Drone Pilot
Matt also operates all over the world as a Heavy and Super Heavy Lift drone pilot. His vast knowledge of different unmanned aircraft systems, combined with his extensive aviation expertise and more than 20 years of model flying experience sees him regularly working in High Risk environments; often coordinating with full sized helicopters working in the same airspace.
Military Helicopter Pilot & Instructor
Prior to embarking upon his business journey, Matt was a military helicopter pilot and Instructor/Examiner with 2500+ hours TT in various types, both Single Pilot, Single Turbine and Multi-Crew, Multi Engine Turbine.
He was a Qualified Helicopter Instructor in the Royal Air Force (CFI/CFII/TRI/TRE/IRI/IRE) instructing and examining on:
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Puma Mk1(AS330)
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Airbus Helicopters Puma Mk2(AS330/AS332L2 and EC225)
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Airbus Helicopters Squirrel(AS350 B1/B2)
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Bell 'Griffin'(412EP).
He is also a Aviation Human Factors Facilitator, Crew Resource Management Instructor and an experienced 'Bowtie XP' Risk Analysis and Mitigation Practitioner.
Matt Williams, Mr MPW - On operations in with the RAF in Central Africa, flying the Puma HC1