team

crew
Patrick  Côté  -  Founder, CEO and Chief Operator

Pioneering the drone filming industry in 2012 in Montreal, Patrick has set the standard for a successful drone aerials business as early as 2013.  Among the top pilots in the industry, he has thousands of flight hours logged internationally operating for TV, commercials and movies. Patrick's name alone is a director's quality assurance on any production set.      

Marie-Noelle Paradis - CFO, Project Manager

Marie has been involved in the drone business since the inception. She is intimately versed in operations, client-to-team communication and legal framework, making sure all our flying permits are in line with production requirements. Mother of two, she is our teams' guardian angel.  

David Marcotte - Aerial DP, Operator

With over 10 years of DP experience in commercial, documentary and TV production David adopted new aerial filming technology from its dawn.  He has an affection for operating drones in adverse condition and takes pride in it. More important than his flight time log is his ability to listen and adopt to a director's vision.

Benjamin Granet - Stabilized Head Specialist, Operator

What a pro pilot is for a drone, Benjamin is for a camera gimbal. Having worked for countless movies and commercials, he makes sure your stabilization system is well rigged, balanced and does not fail mid-take on an expensive production set.

Nikolai Yur – Drone Prod Assistant, Photographer, Operator

Devoting himself to the drone industry since 2013, Nikolai knows in depth all aspects of drone production assistance on set. With Nikolai prepping the gear, we know we can concentrate all our energy on the shot. Having a photography background, he is also in charge of  behind the scenes moments.

Lauren Guarneri - Cam operator, Operator

Lauren’s love of film and tech threw her into the world of drones in 2017. With a background in writing and directing, her storytelling ability directly translates to her keen eye to capture a scene as an aerial cinematographer. Involved in everything from prepping thegear and assisting, to capturing the shot, Lauren’s eagerness and passion to work makes her a positive force on any set. She is quickly making a name for herself in the drone industry and is only just getting started.

Charles “Paco” Rinfret- FPV specialist, Operator

Charles "Paco" Rinfret is a highly experienced FPV (First Person View) pilot and three-time Canadian Drone Racing Champion. With extensive training and the latest aerial technology at his disposal, he is able to capture even the most ambitious shots for directors. In addition to his piloting skills, Charles has the discipline of a trained stuntman and brings two years of experience troubleshooting and repairing various cinematic equipment to the set. His expertise in both FPV and film production make him a valuable asset on any project.