Aaron Fitzgerald

owner-Chief Pilot-Aerial coordinator

Aaron works primarily as a film and television camera platform pilot and aerial coordinator, and has worked all over North America on over 100 film and television projects. His experience includes high altitude and mountainous terrain as well as offshore and desert environment flying operations. He is also an Air Show performer who flies an aerobatic display in the Red Bull BO-105 Helicopter.

  • FAA / ICAS licensed aerobatic helicopter pilot.

  • Approved FAA Motion Picture Manual and is a member of the Motion Picture Pilots Association and SAG.

  • FAA Part 135 pilot continuously since 1999.

  • Former Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division.

  • Years of professional experience in the utility and charter sectors of the helicopter industry.

As a utility pilot and IBEW member, Aaron has worked in the power line construction field building transmission towers in mountainous terrain. Formerly the Chief Pilot at Summit Helicopter in Los Angeles, CA with a perfect safety record--no accidents, incidents, certificate actions, or violations. The California State Firefighter’s Association awarded Aaron their Medal of Valor in April 2000 for rescuing the crew of a downed news helicopter as it burned on the ground.

 

the aerial Attack

Your Very Own A-Team  

Exceptional aerial production, helicopter services and photography for clients worldwide. We partner with the top-tier experts for every production package, giving Airborne Images go-to status with brands, studios, and more.

 
 
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Carsten Bell, Emmy Award winning aerial director of photography
Carsten Bell, Emmy Award winning aerial director of photography

Carston Bell is known worldwide as a top director of aerial photography. Since the late 1990s, Carston has been behind the camera for a wide range of projects, including complex aerial sequences for motion pictures, dramatic series, documentaries, live television and reality-based programming. He has emerged as the most experienced and sought-after cinematographer that specializes in shooting air-to-air action, including world record free falls, race planes and wingsuit jumpers. He’s been the recipient of numerous awards and nominations, including two Emmys for excellence in photography.

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Luke Aikins: world record skydiver, movie stunts, freefall expert, and parachute systems
Luke Aikins: world record skydiver, movie stunts, freefall expert, and parachute systems

Luke is a professional skydiver with several world records and more than 19,000 jumps to his credit. He made his mark on the skydiving and stunt worlds when he jumped from 25,000 feet without a parachute or wingsuit, landing in a net of his own design. The stunt was performed on live television for a worldwide broadcast.

He has advanced the art of free fall cinematography with his work on big budget movies such as Iron Man, Fast and Furious, and Godzilla. He was also instrumental in the success of the Red Bull Stratos Project where he served as the skydiving consultant and parachute systems designer for the world record supersonic free fall.

Luke is a skydiving instructor, coach and member of the elite Red Bull Air Force demonstration team. He also serves as a board member for the United States Parachute Association.

Through his own company, Para Tactics, LLC, Luke trains elite Tier One Operations Teams for the Department of Defense in advanced skydiving and parachute operations.

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Mark Gerasimenko: aerial & underwater director of photography. Camera systems expert
Mark Gerasimenko: aerial & underwater director of photography. Camera systems expert

Mark has a passion for the art of telling stories through images and can quickly assimilate to the visions of those around him. He is extremely adept in filming with various techniques like the modern fluid live feel or the elegant classic film style. With over 22 years of experience, he handles unexpected situations with a calm, focused demeanor and aids in collaboration for a quick resolution. Mark is highly accomplished with 35 mm film and high definition formats with extensive work experience in feature films, series television, documentaries, commercials and live broadcast events. In addition to spending many years on the ground, his specialties are aerial cinematography (both helicopter & UAV) and underwater cinematography. He is a factory trained & approved technician on the following aerial systems: CineFlex, GSS, Shotover, Tyler and Aerigon UAV.

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