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Our team is comprised of respected individuals in multiple professions. From full scale aviation, radio control and of course production and post production, you will not find a more relevant and focused community to be part of.

There are many organizations for you to participate in. We appreciate you placing your trust in us and allowing us the opportunity to support you. This community exists to help you whether you're just starting out, or looking to share your experience with other professionals to help set your work apart from the rest.

Core Team

Robert Rodriguez

President, Society of Aerial Cinematography

Robert has over 20 years of experience in the Post Production industry. For the past 9 years he has held the position of Director of Technical Operations at one of…

Jonathan Rupprecht

Legal Specialist

Jonathan B. Rupprecht is a drone lawyer and a commercial pilot with single-engine, multi-engine, and instrument ratings. He is also an airplane flight instructor and instrument flight instructor. Jonathan obtained…

Dan Coplan

Production Specialist / CEO, Sky Bandit Pictures

Dan Coplan is a longtime cinematographer who has been piloting UAV’s for aerial cinematography for the past few years. He started Sky Bandit Pictures as an extension of his work…

Trusted Advisors

Captain, United Airlines

Andrew Shipsides

Chief Technology Officer, Abel Cine

CEO / Founder, WRP

Canon Hollywood

Production Professional

Michael Chambliss

Technologist and Business Rep, ICG, IATSE Local 600

Owner, Audronis Media

Valued Supporters

sUAS News

Steven Petrotto

Horizon Hobby

Approved Technologies

Go Professional Cases

Mike Gentillini Jr.

Founder / Owner, VidMuze

Sky Cam Joe