SK—001
FPV Racing & Precision Flight
I fly manually at over 160 km/h on race tracks and in freestyle. Six years of continuous competition: 2× national champion, Belgian Navy vice champion, German national team pilot at the World Championships.
Pilot/Instructor/M.Sc. Future Skills & Innovation
Nicholas Proulx
FPV training, counter-UAS instruction and drone penetration tests for the Bundeswehr, the defense industry, police and critical infrastructure — from a German national team pilot whose Master's thesis covers FPV drone defense.
7×
Bundeswehr courses delivered
25+
Podium finishes since 2022
160 km/h
Flown manually
2024/26
National team · World Championships
5
Mobile simulator rigs
Team Germany · World Championship China 2024ID-01
[ 01 ] Profile
Where embedded software meets the physical limits of flight.
I'm Nicholas Proulx, 25 — professional FPV pilot, defense instructor and Embedded Software Developer at Pfeiffer Vacuum. I hold a Bachelor's in Software Technology and a Master's in Future Skills & Innovation, completed in October 2025. My Master's thesis dealt with FPV drone defense in public and military environments, bridging academic rigour with real operational experience.
Through direct contacts within the Bundeswehr and the defense sector I have already delivered seven courses to Bundeswehr units — broad presentations on FPV technology and its operational potential, which have opened the door to deeper tactical programmes. I work worldwide and bring up to 5 fully equipped simulator rigs with radios with me.
Education
B.Sc. Software Technology
M.Sc. Future Skills & Innovation
M.Sc. Future Skills & Innovation
Master thesis
FPV drone defense —
public & military
public & military
FPV since
Early 2020
Training location
At your site, worldwide
Group size
From 1 person, no maximum
Languages
German · English (native)
[ 02 ] Capabilities
Core skills
From software engineering to the physical limits of flight — a rare combination.
SK—002
FPV Hardware Engineering
I build, configure and tune across every platform size — from Whoop to 12–15 inch. Deep knowledge of flight controller firmware, ESC protocols and long-range control links.
BetaflightBLHeli32AM32ExpressLRSWhoop–15"
SK—003
Tactical FPV Operations
I teach reconnaissance (ISR), low-signature flight, covert approach profiles, target marking and relay operation. We train under GPS denial and electronic interference — grounded in my Master's thesis on FPV drone defense.
SK—004
Embedded Software Engineering
Full time as an Embedded Software Developer at Pfeiffer Vacuum since 2024, a working student there from 2021. That feeds directly into flight controller firmware, drone system analysis and the assessment of UAS technology.
SK—005
Instructor & Curriculum Design
I build curricula that run from complete beginner to advanced operator, aligned with the operational doctrine of military and police units — from the first simulator session through to flying in the field.
SK—006
Counter-UAS & Threat Analysis
Academically and practically grounded: drone threat profiling, the limits of detection, operating in contested RF environments and planning countermeasures — taken directly from my Master's thesis.
[ 03 ] Experience
Four tracks.
In parallel.
Engineering · Academic · Racing · Defense — all before age 26.
In the zone · Goggles on · Race event, North Germany
2024 — Present
Bundeswehr & defense sector
FPV Tactical Instructor & Consultant
I deliver specialised FPV training programmes to military units, defense companies and authorities, focused on defense operations, counter-UAS and drone penetration testing of critical infrastructure. My courses rest on my Master's thesis and on experience at the top of competitive racing.
2024 — Present
Pfeiffer Vacuum · Full-time
Embedded Software Developer
Firmware and low-level software for complex industrial systems at a leading German vacuum and precision-measurement company — the engineering base for drone system analysis and flight controller configuration.
2022 — 2026
MultiGP · Drone Champions League · FAI
Professional Racing Pilot
From 2022 my racing career picked up sharply, with wins across European circuits. Known for holding pace consistently and flying hardware right at its physical limit.
- 2× North German Champion — 2024 & 2025
- 2× Belgian Navy Vice Champion — 2024 & 2025
- 3rd place — South German Championship 2025
- German national team pilot — World Championships 2024 & 2026
2025
M.Sc. Future Skills & Innovation
Master thesis: FPV drone defense
My thesis, 'FPV Drone Defense in the Public and Military Sector', sets out an academic framework for assessing UAS threats, planning countermeasures and training operators tactically. It is the basis of every defense course I run.
2021 — 2024
Pfeiffer Vacuum
Working Student — Software Engineering
Joined in August 2021 alongside my studies, with hands-on work on embedded systems and firmware. Moved into the full-time role in 2024.
2020 — 2024
University
B.Sc. Software Technology
Studied in parallel with racing — the engineering foundation that the Master's later brought together with FPV drone defense.
2020 — 2022
Self-taught · YouTube
FPV Videography & Early Racing
Got into FPV in early 2020 through aerial videography and moved to racing quickly. Along the way I built a deep technical understanding of FPV systems, which I share through tutorials and in the community.
[ 04 ] Training programmes
Courses
Primary audience: Bundeswehr, defense companies, police, authorities and critical infrastructure operators — civilians on special request.
KR—01 · DefenseMilitary · Police
FPV Defense Operations
Tactical awareness · Detection · Countermeasures
Comprehensive defense training: identifying UAS threats, low-altitude detection, countermeasure procedures and defensive planning — for military situations as much as for public security (police, border protection, critical infrastructure). Based on my Master's thesis on FPV drone threats.
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KR—02 · Critical infrastructureAuthorities · KRITIS operators
Critical Infrastructure Drone Pen Test
Red team · Detection · Alarm chain · Hardening
A commissioned drone penetration test of your site: I fly realistic FPV threat profiles against critical infrastructure — energy and water supply, airports, ports, prisons, government buildings — and test whether detection, alarm chain and response actually hold. Planned together with the operator and the responsible authorities, including the required flight permits. You receive a documented vulnerability report with concrete measures and a debrief with your security staff. Based on my Master's thesis on FPV drone defense.
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KR—03 · TechnologyAll audiences
FPV Technology & Systems
Build · Configure · Understand · Evaluate
A deep dive from Whoop to 12–15 inch platforms: hardware selection, the complete build, Betaflight / BLHeli32 / AM32 configuration, the ExpressLRS link, typical failure modes, tuning and platform limits. Built for procurement, defense engineers and operators who need to understand the technology they field.
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KR—04 · FoundationMilitary · Police
Learn to Fly FPV
No experience required · Tactically oriented
Pilot training from the ground up — from simulator fundamentals to your first real flights. For military and police personnel moving into UAS roles: manual flight, throttle control, orientation and situational awareness. The natural entry point before the Defense and Technology courses.
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KR—05 · Live demonstrationIdeal first contact
FPV Speed & Agility Demonstration
Simulator preview · Live flight · Race demonstration · Q&A
Very few people — officers and defense professionals included — have ever seen what a racing-grade FPV drone can actually do. A short hands-on simulator session first, so you have held the controls yourself, then a live flight outdoors at the physical limits of the platform. Ideal for units evaluating FPV technology and for leadership judging operational relevance before booking a full course.
Who can take part in the courses?
I train primarily the Bundeswehr, defense companies, police, authorities and operators of critical infrastructure. Regular companies (for shows and demonstrations, for example) and civilians are also welcome on special request.
Do you run drone penetration tests on critical infrastructure?
Yes — for authorities and KRITIS operators. I test your site with realistic FPV threat profiles, check detection, alarm chain and response, and document the vulnerabilities found together with concrete measures. Test flights only take place when commissioned by the operator and with the required permits, which I coordinate as part of the preparation.
Do I need prior FPV experience?
No. 'Learn to Fly FPV' starts from absolute zero. The Defense course and the KRITIS pen test need no prior flight experience either.
Where does the training take place?
Mobile — I come to you. Worldwide, with no restriction.
What equipment is provided?
I bring up to five simulator rigs with radios to your location. Depending on the package I also provide the drones (including components), FPV goggles and controllers — and depending on the booking, the equipment stays with the participants at the end of the training, included in the price.
What does a course cost?
On request — it depends on the course and on any special requirements you have.
What group sizes are possible?
From one person upward, with no maximum.
Is there a certificate?
Yes — you receive a certificate of attendance setting out the course you completed.
Which languages are courses taught in?
German and English, both at native level.
How is confidentiality handled?
I handle every enquiry in strict confidence, classify content according to your requirements, and apply full OPSEC protocols during training. An NDA is available at any time; further details and requirements by arrangement.
How do I book?
Via the contact form or by email to nicholas@proulx-fpv.de — I reply within 48 hours.
How far in advance should I book?
It depends on the course and how booked up I am, but usually no more than a month ahead.
[ 06 ] Contact
Request
training.
Every enquiry is handled in strict confidence. Response within 48 hours.
Encrypted
Signal on request — for operational content
Base
Wetzlar, Germany — mobile worldwide
Clientele
Bundeswehr · Defense companies · Police
Authorities · KRITIS operators
Civilians on special request
Authorities · KRITIS operators
Civilians on special request
Availability
Accepting new contracts
Enquiry received
Thank you — your enquiry has arrived. You will receive a reply within 48 hours. For confidential follow-up, encrypted contact is available on request.