Colby Curtola
Position:
FounderFounder
Space Monkey Films 2021-present
commerical Drone tech / test pilot
Matternet 2018-2020
commercial Drone tech / test pilot
Skywatch 2016-2018
Dr1 season 2 (televised drone racing series)
Competing Pilot for Lumenier
drl (televised drone racing series)
Competiting Pilot
x class drone world champion
2018,2019,2021
Skills and Advantages
Summary Skills
- 8 years of experience as drone operator
- 2 years of experience as ground camera operator
- Directed multiple commercials for social media
- Produced big budget commercial for Major brand in San Francisco
Personal Experience
Colby has piloted drones for some of the biggest companies in the World, including Disney, Samsung and Kia. In addition, he has helped produce and direct commercials for Bay Area businesses including the Beacon Grand Hotel and Sotheby’s International. His career highlight was working for 2 months on location for Disney’s The Quest TV show, where he was the main aerial camera on set. His shots were used in multiple episodes including the opening sequence for the series.
Technical Experience
With 8 years of piloting experience, Colby knows his gear inside and out. Experience is something that he brings to film sets, putting clients at ease knowing that his equipment will function safely and effectively. Safety is critical for any camera operator, especially when it comes to drone operation.