Emmy-winning FPV & Drone Cinematographer | Credits: HBO, CNN, Warner Bros. Discovery | Founder of Whyldthings | Specialist in High-Risk & Technically Demanding Environments.

Lewis Whyld is an Emmy-winning cinematographer and photojournalist specializing in high-stakes FPV and drone operations. Through his production comapany, Why... Read More

Emmy-winning FPV & Drone Cinematographer | Credits: HBO, CNN, Warner Bros. Discovery | Founder of Whyldthings | Specialist in High-Risk & Technically Demanding Environments.

Lewis Whyld is an Emmy-winning cinematographer and photojournalist specializing in high-stakes FPV and drone operations. Through his production comapany, Whyldthings, he provides premium aerial services for global broadcast, feature films, and commercial campaigns.

Lewis is a pioneer in technical innovation, having won a Gannet Foundation Award and an RTS nomination for designing a custom, "invisible" 360° drone system used in immersive global news coverage. His career is defined by delivering technically demanding shots - from high-speed drift chases and volcanoes to precision, permitted interior fly-throughs in heritage sites like Notre Dame Cathedral.

A specialist in high-risk environments, Lewis has provided critical aerial cinematography in the war in Ukraine, the Arctic, and during major global disasters, including Typhoon Haiyan and the COVID-19 pandemic. His work is trusted by world-class outlets, including HBO, CNN, National Geographic, and the BBC.

Technical Expertise & Safety:Specialisms: Bespoke cinema drone builds, FPV interiors, hostile environment filming, and 360° immersive capture.Qualifications: CAA-approved with GVC, A2 CofC, and EASA (A1/A2/A3 & STS) certifications for legal operations across the UK and Europe.

Procedures: Comprehensive risk assessments, safety-first flight procedures, and full commercial insurance on every project.

Awards:Emmy Winner: Outstanding Live Breaking News (Ukraine).5x Emmy Nominee: Including News Technology and Video Journalism.Foreign Press Award: Winner.RTS & OJA: Technology and Innovation Winner/Finalist.Worldwide availability.

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