ABOUT JUNIOR AERIAL
MEET OUR DRONE ACES
James Ellyatt
Owner and Junior Approved drone pilot
James is the founder of Junior Aerial and a certified drone pilot with a passion for using aerial technology to capture stunning perspectives and assist in search operations.
Alongside running Junior Aerial, James has 5 years of professional experience in investigation and large scale search operations for missing people. This has given him invaluable experience in planning methodical search strategies.
James founded Junior Aerial out of his love for Junior, and the realisation that drones could help locate animals far quicker than search efforts on foot.
Liam Barrington
Senior Junior Approved drone pilot
Liam is our Senior Junior Approved drone pilot. Alongside his career as a subject matter expert in drone operations within the national rail network, Liam offers his 8 years of experience flying specialist aircraft for Junior Aerial. Liam holds multiple qualifications to operate a variety of specialist drones including those equipped with surveying, thermal and Li-Dar equipment.
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When Liam isn't flying for Junior Aerial, he can be found spending time with his family and driving remote-controlled cars.