For as long as I can remember, I’ve seen the world through a lens. Photography fascinated me from a young age — the way light shapes a scene, how a perspective can turn the ordinary into something unforgettable. I spent countless hours on photoshoots, adjusting lighting, experimenting, learning. But I never imagined that one day I would be capturing the world not from eye level… but from the sky.

Everything changed the moment DJI announced the first Mavic drone.
I still remember watching the release and thinking: How can such a small machine do so much? It felt like the future had just landed in my hands. Buying one was a huge financial leap — especially since it was “just a hobby” at the time. But I told myself, now or never. And “now” won.

Denmark, Seagulls, and the First Lessons in Flying

I got my Mavic Pro around 2018, while I was living in Denmark. I began like everyone else: practicing take-offs and landings, learning how the drone reacts, understanding the wind, the controls, the limits.

But in Denmark, I quickly discovered my biggest enemies: seagulls.

They attacked. They chased. They stole.
I lost multiple drones — one to the sea, one to an in-air seagull strike, and one that was actually stolen by the ocean itselfafter a wave caught it. I even jumped into the water once to save a drowning drone. The gimbal didn’t survive — but the lesson did.

Looking back, these early crashes and losses were my first real training in staying calm under pressure — a skill that would later become essential in my professional career.

Turning a Passion into a Profession

My transition from hobbyist to professional began when I got the opportunity to join HELVETIS, a company specializing in autonomous drone inspections. This is where everything changed.

At first, I worked as a visual observer, learning the operational side of industrial drones — machines far bigger, heavier, and more sophisticated than any hobby model. Eventually, I earned the responsibility to operate them myself, both onshore and offshore.

Suddenly, I wasn’t just flying for myself.
I was flying for companies, for safety, for precision — and sometimes, with drones worth hundreds of thousands of euros in my hands.

And that’s when I learned:
A drone pilot isn’t someone who simply flies a drone.
A drone pilot is someone who can stay focused in unpredictable winds, manage radio interference, adapt when conditions shift, and handle high-value equipment with absolute responsibility. It’s a job built on calmness, technical understanding, and resilience.

Where I Am Today

Today, I work as a contractor for Nearthlab, specializing in both autonomous and manual wind turbine inspections.
From blade tips to internal structures, I’ve spent years exploring these giants from angles most people never see — capturing damages, analyzing details, and ensuring turbines continue to power communities safely.

Every turbine is different.
Every flight teaches me something new.
And every successful mission reinforces what I realized long ago:
This is what I’m meant to do.

Flying, For Me, Is More Than a Job

Even on holidays, the very first thing I pack is my personal drone.
I simply can’t travel without it. When I stand on a cliff, at a lake, or in a forest clearing, I can already imagine what the view looks like from 80 meters above. That feeling never gets old.

Because flying, to me, means seeing the world in a way most people never will — capturing moments, perspectives, and places from a truly unique angle. And being able to share that with others is an honor.

What I Want You to Feel

When you read my story — and when you see my work — I want you to feel three things:

Reliability. Professionalism. Care.

Every flight I take, whether for a client or for myself, is driven by these values.
This journey wasn’t easy — it was windy, wet, sometimes chaotic, and occasionally full of seagulls.
But it made me the pilot I am today.

And I wouldn’t trade a single moment of it.

Everything changed the moment DJI announced the first Mavic drone.
I still remember watching the release and thinking: How can such a small machine do so much? It felt like the future had just landed in my hands. Buying one was a huge financial leap — especially since it was “just a hobby” at the time. But I told myself, now or never. And “now” won.

Denmark, Seagulls, and the First Lessons in Flying

I got my Mavic Pro around 2018, while I was living in Denmark. I began like everyone else: practicing take-offs and landings, learning how the drone reacts, understanding the wind, the controls, the limits.

But in Denmark, I quickly discovered my biggest enemies: seagulls.

They attacked. They chased. They stole.
I lost multiple drones — one to the sea, one to an in-air seagull strike, and one that was actually stolen by the ocean itselfafter a wave caught it. I even jumped into the water once to save a drowning drone. The gimbal didn’t survive — but the lesson did.

Looking back, these early crashes and losses were my first real training in staying calm under pressure — a skill that would later become essential in my professional career.

Turning a Passion into a Profession

My transition from hobbyist to professional began when I got the opportunity to join HELVETIS, a company specializing in autonomous drone inspections. This is where everything changed.

At first, I worked as a visual observer, learning the operational side of industrial drones — machines far bigger, heavier, and more sophisticated than any hobby model. Eventually, I earned the responsibility to operate them myself, both onshore and offshore.

Suddenly, I wasn’t just flying for myself.
I was flying for companies, for safety, for precision — and sometimes, with drones worth hundreds of thousands of euros in my hands.

And that’s when I learned:
A drone pilot isn’t someone who simply flies a drone.
A drone pilot is someone who can stay focused in unpredictable winds, manage radio interference, adapt when conditions shift, and handle high-value equipment with absolute responsibility. It’s a job built on calmness, technical understanding, and resilience.

Where I Am Today

Today, I work as a contractor for Nearthlab, specializing in both autonomous and manual wind turbine inspections.
From blade tips to internal structures, I’ve spent years exploring these giants from angles most people never see — capturing damages, analyzing details, and ensuring turbines continue to power communities safely.

Every turbine is different.
Every flight teaches me something new.
And every successful mission reinforces what I realized long ago:
This is what I’m meant to do.

Flying, For Me, Is More Than a Job

Even on holidays, the very first thing I pack is my personal drone.
I simply can’t travel without it. When I stand on a cliff, at a lake, or in a forest clearing, I can already imagine what the view looks like from 80 meters above. That feeling never gets old.

Because flying, to me, means seeing the world in a way most people never will — capturing moments, perspectives, and places from a truly unique angle. And being able to share that with others is an honor.

What I Want You to Feel

When you read my story — and when you see my work — I want you to feel three things:

Reliability. Professionalism. Care.

Every flight I take, whether for a client or for myself, is driven by these values.
This journey wasn’t easy — it was windy, wet, sometimes chaotic, and occasionally full of seagulls.
But it made me the pilot I am today.

And I wouldn’t trade a single moment of it.