Steven J. Smith

During the past 25 years with ESi, Mr. Steve Smith has developed his skills in computer software for graphics and animation including AutoCAD, CorelDraw, MS Publisher, Adobe Photoshop, 3D StudioMax, DS Solidworks, Geomagic Control and Geomagic Design X.

He is proficient in the use of the FARO Focus 3D laser scanner and the Nikon NPR Total Station System, along with post-processing software including FARO Scene, Point Tools Edit Pro TDS Survey Pro, TDS Foresight, and 3D Field survey software. He has implemented this technology for use in site surveys and other areas of measurement and documentation of evidence.

Mr. Smith also holds an FAA UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) license to operate a drone for commercial purposes. He has done several aerial photo surveys with the DJI Phantom 4, owned by the ESi Illinois location.

He has been a private pilot for 30 years and has over 1900 hours of flying time in 22 different aircraft types. He also served as the airport manager for a private airport in the Chicago suburbs for over four years. He is a member of AOPA and EAA.