I am a professional audiovisual communicator, photographer, and drone operator with over 20 years of experience in audiovisual production, public safety, and video surveillance. I hold a DGAC (General Directorate of Civil Aviation) license and have logged over 900 flight hours, in addition to a background in film, television, photography, and documentary production. I have developed projects that combine aerial monitoring with audiovisual recording, integrating technical precision and visual storytelling for public and private institutions. Among my achievements are writing a screenplay selected for the Havana Film Festival in 2006 and producing a documentary for the Canadian Department of Immigration, where I resided, which allowed me to further refine my English language skills. I have developed projects that combine aerial monitoring with audiovisual recording, integrating technical precision and visual storytelling for public and private institutions. I continue to create audiovisual and photographic material, as well as editing and collaborating on advertising, corporate, and artistic projects.

Alejandro Ríos Ibáñez

I am a professional audiovisual communicator, photographer, and drone operator with over 20 years of experience in audiovisual production, public safety, and video surveillance. I hold a DGAC (General Directorate of Civil Aviation) license and have logged over 900 flight hours, in addition to a background in film, television, photography, and documentary production. I have developed projects that combine aerial monitoring with audiovisual recording, integrating technical precision and visual storytelling for public and private institutions. Among my achievements are writing a screenplay selected for the Havana Film Festival in 2006 and producing a documentary for the Canadian Department of Immigration, where I resided, which allowed me to further refine my English language skills. I have developed projects that combine aerial monitoring with audiovisual recording, integrating technical precision and visual storytelling for public and private institutions. I continue to create audiovisual and photographic material, as well as editing and collaborating on advertising, corporate, and artistic projects.

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I am a professional audiovisual communicator, photographer, and drone operator with over 20 years of experience in audiovisual production, public safety, and video surveillance. I hold a DGAC (General Directorate of Civil Aviation) license and have logged over 900 flight hours, in addition to a background in film, television, photography, and documentary production. I have developed projects that combine aerial monitoring with audiovisual recording, integrating technical precision and visual storytelling for public and private institutions. Among my achievements are writing a screenplay selected for the Havana Film Festival in 2006 and producing a documentary for the Canadian Department of Immigration, where I resided, which allowed me to further refine my English language skills.

I have developed projects that combine aerial monitoring with audiovisual recording, integrating technical precision and visual storytelling for public and private institutions. I continue to create audiovisual and photographic material, as well as editing and collaborating on advertising, corporate, and artistic projects.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Cameraman - Editor - Photographer - Drone Operator at Retori films
January 1, 2000 - Present
Produced and edited short films, feature films, making ofs, and commercials. Participated in documentary and fictional projects, including directing and editing an independent feature film. Currently, I continue to create audiovisual and photographic material, as well as editing and collaborating on advertising, corporate, and artistic projects.
Supervisor Mobile - RPAS Pilot at Securitas
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Operated security drones for patrol and surveillance. Designed aerial surveillance routes and coordinated actions with ground security guards, generating audiovisual incident reports.
Drone Operator at Videocorp
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Conducted surveillance flights with RPAS and participated in the implementation of video surveillance protocols. I made audiovisual recordings of operations in coordination with security teams.
Drone and Camera Operator at Las Condes Municipality
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Operated drones and CCTV cameras in coordination with Carabineros (Chilean National Police) and PDI (Chilean Investigative Police). Produced audiovisual support material for public safety and crime prevention procedures.
Flight Attendant at LATAM Airlines
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Executed security protocols on international flights, applying discipline and emergency management in high-pressure environments.
Projectionist at Cine Hoyts
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Operated digital and analog projection systems in a movie theater complex. Coordinated daily screenings and technical reports, ensuring programming continuity.
Videographer at Princess Cruises
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Filmed, edited and produced documentaries, micro-documentaries, and promotional videos aboard. Created daily passenger content and commercial pieces to increase sales. Coordinated team workflows and maintained audiovisual equipment.

Education

Audiovisual Communication at INCA-CEA Professional Institute
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Cinema and Television at ARCIS University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Audiovisual Communication at INCA-CEA Professional Institute
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Cinema and Television at ARCIS University
January 1, 2000 - December 18, 2025

Qualifications

DGAC Certification - RPAS Pilot
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
RPAS Safety Management System
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
DGAC Certification - RPAS Pilot
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
RPAS Safety Management System
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Education, Other