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Hi there, I'm Lucas Thompson—a certified remote drone pilot with over 10 years of experience in commercial UAS operations, focusing on aerial cinematography and photography for real estate, private events, and content creation. I'm proficient in DJI and Skydio platforms, dedicated to regulatory compliance, flight safety, and delivering high-quality footage. I excel at navigating complex airspace and planning missions to capture compelling visuals while ensuring client satisfaction.…Hi there, I'm Lucas Thompson—a certified remote drone pilot with over 10 years of experience in commercial UAS operations, focusing on aerial cinematography and photography for real estate, private events, and content creation. I'm proficient in DJI and Skydio platforms, dedicated to regulatory compliance, flight safety, and delivering high-quality footage. I excel at navigating complex airspace and planning missions to capture compelling visuals while ensuring client satisfaction.

Lucas Thompson

Camera Operator, Director of Photography, Videographer, +2

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Hi there, I'm Lucas Thompson—a certified remote drone pilot with over 10 years of experience in commercial UAS operations, focusing on aerial cinematography and photography for real estate, private events, and content creation. I'm proficient in DJI and Skydio platforms, dedicated to regulatory compliance, flight safety, and delivering high-quality footage. I excel at navigating complex airspace and planning missions to capture compelling visuals while ensuring client satisfaction.…Hi there, I'm Lucas Thompson—a certified remote drone pilot with over 10 years of experience in commercial UAS operations, focusing on aerial cinematography and photography for real estate, private events, and content creation. I'm proficient in DJI and Skydio platforms, dedicated to regulatory compliance, flight safety, and delivering high-quality footage. I excel at navigating complex airspace and planning missions to capture compelling visuals while ensuring client satisfaction.

Available to hire

Hi there, I’m Lucas Thompson—a certified remote drone pilot with over 10 years of experience in commercial UAS operations, focusing on aerial cinematography and photography for real estate, private events, and content creation.

I’m proficient in DJI and Skydio platforms, dedicated to regulatory compliance, flight safety, and delivering high-quality footage. I excel at navigating complex airspace and planning missions to capture compelling visuals while ensuring client satisfaction.

Skills

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Master Control Operator at KSCI-TV / KSCTV

December 20, 2017 - December 20, 2023

Monitored on-air quality across multiple networks; configured and managed Harris On-Air playlists for two channels; performed program and commercial quality checks from servers and BetaCam/DVC Pro HD tape formats to maintain broadcast standards; operated cameras and on-air equipment to ensure reliable live broadcasts.

Owner/Videographer/Editor/Master Control Operator at World Film Productions

January 1, 2021 - Present

Operate camera, gimbals, lighting, and sound; manage DJI and Skydio drones; pre-production coordination; edit multi-camera footage; maintain production quality and broadcast standards.

Transportation Specialist at Uber

January 1, 2021 - Present

Provide ridesharing services, plan efficient routes, and maintain high customer satisfaction.

Property Department Production Assistant at FOX Corporation

September 1, 2009 - January 1, 2021

Coordinated daily property operations to support production schedules; prepared purchase orders and budgets; maintained prop continuity; arranged property crew and prop deliveries; implemented intake checklists to catch discrepancies early.

Master Control Operator at WSIU-TV

August 1, 2005 - May 31, 2008

Edited and assembled commercial breaks; improved ad spot timing accuracy; scheduled ads; managed on-air and delayed broadcast workflows.

Master Control Operator at WSIU-TV

October 1, 2008 - March 31, 2009

Operated live on-air and recorded content with zero downtime; edited and assembled commercial breaks; recorded satellite feeds to BetaCam tape format for delayed broadcasts; ensured reliable playback for scheduled programs.