I’m Ricardo Åberg Cobo, a versatile aerial and ground photographer and videographer with FAA UAS Remote Pilot certification. I’ve built a career delivering high-quality visuals for documentaries, reality shows, news, corporate videos, and sports events, across both on-location shoots and studio environments. I stay current with the latest cameras, codecs, and media trends, translating client visions into compelling, detail-driven productions. I thrive under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing client needs, deadlines, and budgets with creative problem-solving and a collaborative spirit. My experience spans aerial drone work, camera operation, lighting, directing, and post-production, with a strong focus on storytelling, reliability, and technical excellence. I enjoy collaborating with teams to pull off ambitious shoots and deliver engaging content that meets or exceeds expectations.…

Ricardo Åberg Cobo

I’m Ricardo Åberg Cobo, a versatile aerial and ground photographer and videographer with FAA UAS Remote Pilot certification. I’ve built a career delivering high-quality visuals for documentaries, reality shows, news, corporate videos, and sports events, across both on-location shoots and studio environments. I stay current with the latest cameras, codecs, and media trends, translating client visions into compelling, detail-driven productions. I thrive under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing client needs, deadlines, and budgets with creative problem-solving and a collaborative spirit. My experience spans aerial drone work, camera operation, lighting, directing, and post-production, with a strong focus on storytelling, reliability, and technical excellence. I enjoy collaborating with teams to pull off ambitious shoots and deliver engaging content that meets or exceeds expectations.…

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I’m Ricardo Åberg Cobo, a versatile aerial and ground photographer and videographer with FAA UAS Remote Pilot certification. I’ve built a career delivering high-quality visuals for documentaries, reality shows, news, corporate videos, and sports events, across both on-location shoots and studio environments. I stay current with the latest cameras, codecs, and media trends, translating client visions into compelling, detail-driven productions. I thrive under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing client needs, deadlines, and budgets with creative problem-solving and a collaborative spirit.

My experience spans aerial drone work, camera operation, lighting, directing, and post-production, with a strong focus on storytelling, reliability, and technical excellence. I enjoy collaborating with teams to pull off ambitious shoots and deliver engaging content that meets or exceeds expectations.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Aerial & Ground Photographer at Electronic Field Productions
March 1, 2021 - Present
Performs aerial and ground photography and videography, coordinating shoots, drone operations, and on-site field production.
Studio Cameraman / Jib Operator at Univision Communications Inc.
May 1, 2019 - March 31, 2021
Cameraman and jib operator for live studio productions and related coverage.
FAA UAS Remote Pilot at Electronic Field Productions
May 1, 2017 - Present
FAA UAS Remote Pilot performing drone operations for various productions.
Drone Cinematography / Street View Photographer at Google Maps / Google
January 1, 2016 - Present
Drone cinematography for Google Trusted Street View and Local Guides photography projects.
Cameraman / Jib Operator at NBC Deportes / Deportes Telemundo / NBC Universo
April 1, 2015 - Present
Cameraman and jib operator for sports and events coverage (e.g., FIFA Women World Cup Canada 2015).
Video Shader at Freelance
January 1, 2015 - Present
Video shader for hire, providing shading and color grading services as needed.
Video Shader at Venevision / Cisneros Media
June 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Performing video shading, VTR operations, and related on-air tasks.
Sound Recordist / DP Consultant at Drag Hell Pictures L.L.C
March 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
On-location sound recording, continuity, and DP consulting for feature projects.
Video Shader at ImaginaUS / Promofilm US
February 1, 2012 - February 1, 2014
Shader work for beIN Sports US, ESPN, and other networks.
EFP Cameraman at Telefutura
June 1, 2007 - August 31, 2008
EFP cameraman capturing sports and entertainment segments.
EFP/ENG Cameraman and Live Editor at GOL TV
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
ENG cameraperson and live editor profiling soccer matches and related content.
Drone Cinematography Google Trusted Street View Photographer at Google Maps / Local Guides
January 1, 2016 - Present
Drone-based street view photography and video; Google Street View Trusted Photographer.
Cameraman Jib Operator at NBC Deportes / Deportes Telemundo / NBC Universo
April 1, 2015 - Present
Cameraman and jib operator for NBC Deportes; covered FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 and other broadcasts.
Video Shader / Grading Operator at Venevision / Cisneros Media
June 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Performing VTR/VCO operations and color grading for television content.
Reality Show Cameraman / Production at Promofilm US
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Shot Manny reality shows including Protagonistas de Novela, de la Musica, de Novela VIP; on-location production.

Education

Associate's degree, Drones at Miami Dade College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Night Operations Certification at Rupprecht Drones
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Drones Up Program at Miami Dade College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Perscholas Certified, Computer tech at Perscholas
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Technical Language, American English at Miami Beach Senior High
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Certified Food Technician, Food Development at Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina 'Santa María de los Buenos Aires'
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1983
FEMA First Responder SAR at FEMA
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Academy of International Disaster Preparedness, UAS Disaster Response at Academy of International Disaster Preparedness
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Associate's degree at Miami Dade College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Night Operations Certification at Rupprecht Drones
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
UAS Disaster Response Training at Academy of International Disaster Preparedness, Florida International University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Perscholas Certified, Computer Tech at Perscholas
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Certified Food Technician, Food Development at Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina 'Santa María de los Buenos Aires'
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1983
Technical Language at Miami Beach Senior High
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

FAA UAS Remote Pilot
May 1, 2017 - January 10, 2026
Rupprecht Drones Night Operations Certification
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Night Operations Certification
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Perscholas Certified, Computer tech
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Miami Dade College Drones Up / Drone Business Startup
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
FEMA First Responder SAR
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Academy of International Disaster Preparedness, UAS Disaster Response
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina 'Santa María de los Buenos Aires' Certified Food Technician
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1983
FEMA First Responder SAR
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
FAA UAS Remote Pilot Certification
May 1, 2017 - January 10, 2026
FEMA First Responder SAR
January 1, 2017 - January 10, 2026
Night Operations Certification
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Academy of International Disaster Preparedness UAS Disaster Response
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Perscholas Certified, Computer Tech
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Software & Internet

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Experience Level