A PERSONAL APPROACH

Consultancy
in the field.

I’m Marcus Taylor, owner of Deployed Consultancy Ltd.

Radio communications, drone photography, offroad support and bespoke apps.

OFFROAD & RECOVERY

Offroad access
& recovery.

Remote access, vehicle recovery and 4×4 driver training.

Support for people, equipment and vehicles in remote locations.

Remote access & recovery

Rescue and recovery support for people, equipment and vehicles in remote locations.

Recovery equipment includes winches, kinetic ropes and high-lift jacks.

Vehicle preparation

Experience includes expedition vehicle maintenance and modification, overland trip leadership and driver training.

Driver training

4×4 driver training for work and leisure.

• Understanding and using your vehicle’s offroad features.
• Crossing obstacles and selecting an appropriate route.
• Safe use of winches, kinetic ropes, high-lift jacks and recovery equipment.

RADIO COMMUNICATIONS

Radio
communications.

Radio network planning, installation and support for teams, vehicles and remote sites.

Advice on radio systems, network planning and deployment.

Radio network planning

Consultation, network planning and equipment sourcing across HF, VHF, UHF and SHF radio networks.

• Voice and digital communications, including supported email, imagery and messaging.
• Network propagation analysis and site planning.

Installation & support

Installation, commissioning, operator and technician training, and ongoing support.

Experience with Codan, Barrett, Motorola, Hytera, Kenwood and Yaesu equipment. Previous work includes leading a West African maritime HF communications programme for a UN organisation.

Event communications

Communications for an international cycle race held in the UK, using a wide-area radio network with linked mobile repeaters and aircraft-based relays connecting the event to race control.

Installations & training

Vehicle and base-station installations, upgrades to existing radio fleets, and training for operators and system administrators.

Planning covers where the team operates, who needs to communicate and what the network needs to carry.

DRONES & PHOTOGRAPHY

Drone photography
& mapping.

Aerial photography, video, inspections and site surveys.

Advice on drone equipment and its use in your business.

Photography, inspection & mapping

• Aerial photography and video for property, film, marketing and project records.
• Inspection of buildings, towers, bridges and other infrastructure.
• Site surveys, 3D models, orthomosaic imagery and elevation maps.
• Security reconnaissance and search-and-rescue applications.

Photography & editing

Photography and video editing for project records, presentations and marketing, alongside site mapping.

Drone services for individual projects, or advice on introducing drones into your operation.

Qualifications

Certificates are available below. Flight permissions and site suitability are checked for each job.

BESPOKE APPS

Bespoke
apps.

Apps for planning, field surveys, records and everyday admin.

Small apps and utilities for individual business tasks.

Planning & requirements

Planning tools, field surveys, records and everyday admin.

Discuss the task, the information involved and who will use the app.

App development

Bespoke apps and small utilities for planning, field data collection and administration.

• Forms and records.
• Small tools for repetitive tasks.

Testing on the job

An agreed first version, followed by testing on the job and revisions.

Previous software work

Experience includes designing and managing the implementation of GPS tracking software for vehicles and personnel.

Working examples

Existing apps include LSA Planner, LSA Logbook and Comms Survey, plus tools for images, invoicing and travel.

MY APPROACH

About
Marcus.

Former British Army soldier in the Royal Corps of Signals, now owner of Deployed Consultancy Ltd.

Experience across radio communications, remote operations, logistics, drones and offroad support.

Background

Marcus Taylor, owner of Deployed Consultancy Ltd and former British Army soldier in the Royal Corps of Signals.

Experience across radio communications, remote operations, logistics, drone services and offroad support.

Previous projects

Maritime radio networks for a UN organisation, infrastructure and logistics supporting US military operations, and communications for an international cycle race held in the UK.

Remote-site operations

Remote-site work has included accommodation, power, water, communications, catering and waste services for deployed teams.

Working directly

You’ll work directly with Marcus Taylor. Services are provided through Deployed Consultancy Ltd.

Professional network

Professional contacts span companies and government agencies worldwide. Specialist involvement can be discussed for individual projects.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact
me.

Tell me about your project and the support you need.

Marcus Taylor
Owner · Deployed Consultancy Ltd

contact@deployed-consultancy.com

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