PDS Media
Spencer Valdez
PDS Media
Thompson's Station, TN
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Special Skills & Experience

Our company provides advanced aerial and camera services built on decades of experience at the highest levels of film, television, and broadcast production. Our leadership team brings more than 35 years of combined expertise spanning aviation, unmanned aircraft systems, and high-end cinematography.

Our aviation background is exceptionally deep. One principal began flying at age 14, earning fixed-wing, instrument, commercial, and helicopter ratings, while also pioneering early aerial imaging through remote-controlled aircraft. With over 20 years of worldwide UAV piloting experience, our team has supported cinematic projects for BBC, CBS, Discovery, Fox Sports, HBO, National Geographic, Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, Netflix, Amazon, and more.

This experience extends beyond operations into industry leadership. Our company’s leadership was selected by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) to work directly with the FAA in developing the original commercial UAV regulations (Section 333, now Part 107). These contributions helped shape modern drone operations in film and broadcast and were recognized with an Emmy Award for Technology and Engineering – Unmanned Aircraft in 2017.

On the production side, our team includes Local 600 camera operators with professional drone and camera experience, specializing in cinematic aerial imagery and seamless integration with ground-based storytelling. We are proficient with ARRI, RED, Sony, and DJI systems, and our portfolio includes feature films, television series, documentaries, live broadcasts, and music videos.

We combine technical precision, creative vision, and rigorous safety standards to deliver reliable, production-ready results for projects of any scale.

Credits

  • CAMERA - Drone Operator
  • 2025: 911 Nashville
  • 2025: Holland
  • 2025: Opus
  • 2024: Love Lies Bleeding
  • 2022: Stranger Things
  • 2022: Tales of the Walking Dead
  • 2021: Army of the Dead
  • 2021: The Harder They Fall
  • 2020: A Nashville Christmas Carol

Affiliations
  • International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE)
  • License: N/A

  • Color Code Key
  • Statewide