Meet the team
Collaboration is key, not just for delivering the best results to clients, but also for ensuring safety – especially on demanding projects, and where required on film & TV sets, as well as many of the offshore operations we undertake. Over the years, I’ve found that a well-coordinated crew makes all the difference, allowing us to adapt quickly and deliver exceptional results.
I regularly draw on the expertise of the following colleagues:
Adam Bailey
Drone Operator
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Adam Bailey
Drone Operator
Adam is based in London, & the person I turn to for dual-operator drone filming in southern England. We’ve worked together on numerous infrastructure projects.
Paul Billany
Drone Inspections
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Paul Billany
Drone Inspections
Based near Inverness but covering all of the UK, Paul specialises in drone inspections & mapping, as well as assisting me with offshore wind, oil & gas work. Paul & I both have BOSIET / HUET sea survival certification.
Elliott Corke
Drone Operator
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Elliott Corke
Drone Operator
A stalwart of the industry, Elliott is based in Norwich, taught me how to fly drones (www.dronetraining.co.uk - highly recommended!), & handles legislation & compliance etc for REAF.
Matt Harmsworth
Drone Pilot
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Matt Harmsworth
Drone Pilot
Matt is based near Inverness - we’ve flown together on high-end creative projects since 2015, & cover off for each other on aerial work across the UK.
Pete Maughan
Drone Pilot
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Pete Maughan
Drone Pilot
Based near Edinburgh, Pete & I have known each other for many years - Pete pilots heavy lift drones as well as Inspire 2s, & we’ve worked together on numerous feature films & Netflix-type productions
Kirk Watson
Drone Pilot
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Kirk Watson
Drone Pilot
Kirk lives in the heart of the Highlands, & is extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of ground & aerial cinematography. Our work together has included several challenging offshore shoots, hand launching & catching in small boats.
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