About the pilot

Cockpit discipline.
Unmanned execution.

Raymond James built his career in manned aviation. That same standard — checklists, contingency plans, predictable outcomes — defines every RJ Drones mission.

Raymond James in captain's uniform — aviation career
Background

Two decades
in the air.

Raymond began flying in his early twenties, accruing thousands of hours in fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft across commercial and instructional roles. He carries an active FAA pilot certificate alongside his Part 107 remote pilot credential — a combination few drone operators can match.

When unmanned aerial systems matured into professional-grade tools, Raymond was an early adopter. He recognised the same airspace, the same physics, the same need for rigor — only now with the precision of automated waypoints and the patience of a hovering camera.

Today, RJ Drones serves cinematographers, surveyors, real-estate brokers, agricultural operators and infrastructure inspectors — each engagement scoped to outcome, not hours billed.

Raymond James holding DJI Matrice — RJ Drones operations
Today

Precision now extends
below 400 ft.

That same cockpit mindset — pre-flight checklists, contingency planning, weather judgement — now defines every RJ Drones mission. The DJI Matrice held here represents the fleet: enterprise-grade, sensor-flexible, and backed up on every job.

From a single real-estate shoot to a multi-day mapping campaign, clients receive the focus of a seasoned aviator who treats every flight — manned or unmanned — with the same professional standard.

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Credentials

Certified, insured and authorised
for controlled airspace.

FAA Part 107

Active remote pilot certification. Current on biennial recurrency requirements.

FAA Pilot Certificate

Active manned aviation credential — fixed and rotary-wing experience.

£2M Liability Insurance

General aviation policy with on-demand coverage scaling for larger productions.

LAANC Authorisation

Real-time airspace authorisation near 400+ controlled airports.

Night Operations Waiver

Authorised for civil twilight and night flights with appropriate lighting protocols.

BVLOS Capability

Beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations on a per-mission waiver basis.

The Fleet

Right aircraft. Right sensor.
Every mission.

Aircraft are selected per mission objective — and a redundant backup is always on site.

Cinema

DJI Inspire 3

Full-frame cinema platform. 8K ProRes RAW. Industry standard for high-end production.

Enterprise

DJI Matrice 350 RTK

Enterprise inspection platform with RTK, thermal payload and 200MP zoom capability.

Mapping

DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise

Compact mapping aircraft. RTK-enabled, mechanical shutter, sub-2 cm accuracy.

Backup

Autel EVO II Pro

Backup cinematic platform with 6K HDR and strong low-light performance.

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Every engagement starts with a short consultation. Scope, airspace, deliverables — no pressure.

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