OUR PASSION FOR DRONE OPERATIONS
At Darkwing Drones, we specialize in using state of the art thermal technology for search and rescue operations and capturing breathtaking aerial shots for any occasion. We have the skills and equipment to get the job done. We are dedicated to providing you with the best possible results, and we're always exploring new and innovative ways to showcase the world from above.
Meet Nic, a highly experienced FAA Commercial Helicopter Pilot, a Certified Flight Instructor, a FAA Part 107 sUAS Remote Pilot and Chief sUAS Pilot and Owner of Darkwing Drones, a company that provides Search and Rescue Thermal Drone Operations Flight Training classes to First Responders. Nic is a career firefighter that works with many different public safety agencies helping them establish and build a drone program specializing in integrating sUAS operations into search and rescue operations. Nic has nearly two decades of knowledge and experience in the aviation industry, which includes helicopter flight training operations, FAA Part 61 flight schools, FAA Part 141 flight schools, FAA Part 135 charter operations, tour pilot, powerline patrol, aerial photography, video operations, private operators and consulting.
Nic is currently the Chief Drone Pilot for his career fire department. He has built a successful drone program that consists of 20 pilots and a fleet of 20 drones. Their drone operations include searching for missing persons, assisting law enforcement for various missions, Rescue Task Force operations, providing overwatch for parades, festivals, concerts, events, traffic management, storm damage assessment, Swiftwater search and rescue, fire investigations and structure fires.
Nic is proud to have trained pilots from all over the world and has maintained an impeccable safety record throughout his career. Nic is a member of DroneResponders, serves as a public safety liaison for the drone community and has formed a Drone Emergency Response Team that assists during large scale events and natural disasters. Nic is passionate about using sUAS technology to promote safety for first responders, the community, and the environment.