Elliott Augustine(I)
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Additional Crew
- Manager
Elliott Augustine has been flying drones since 2012 and has hundreds of hours of flight time with all of the latest drone technology. Elliott is the owner and lead pilot at American Drone Industries. American Drone Industries is an Atlanta drone company that provides drone filming and aerial photography for the film and television industry. American Drone Industries (ADI) became a reality in 2012, as commercial drones began to enter the marketplace. ADI was one of the first drone companies in Georgia to receive FAA Approval (Section 333 exemption) and one of the first African American owned commercial drone companies in the nation.
Elliott Augustine has a Part 107 certification and has received a Night Exemption waiver from the FAA. Elliott was admitted into the International Cinematographers Guild, Local 600 in 2016. Elliott is a passionate sUAV pilot, and has been fortunate enough to work with some of Georgia's top production studios and flown in some of the most demanding filming environments.
As of March 15th 2017, ADI currently has a fleet of 5 drones or sUAVs (including drones capable of shooting in 5K RAW and 4K RAW), 4 Part 107 FAA licensed drone pilots, a trained drone camera operator, and in-house post production capabilities.
Elliott Augustine has a Part 107 certification and has received a Night Exemption waiver from the FAA. Elliott was admitted into the International Cinematographers Guild, Local 600 in 2016. Elliott is a passionate sUAV pilot, and has been fortunate enough to work with some of Georgia's top production studios and flown in some of the most demanding filming environments.
As of March 15th 2017, ADI currently has a fleet of 5 drones or sUAVs (including drones capable of shooting in 5K RAW and 4K RAW), 4 Part 107 FAA licensed drone pilots, a trained drone camera operator, and in-house post production capabilities.