About Me
My name is Erik! I'm an FAA Part 107 pilot and founder of Rainier Aerials. Based in the PNW, I specialize in high-speed FPV cinematography using custom-built cinelifters and cinewhoops. My focus is on capturing the precise shots that traditional drones can’t match, bringing a dynamic perspective to every project.
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My experience in FPV took off when I began working at Freefly Systems, where I traded off-the-shelf gear for a soldering iron and high-performance FPV drones. 5 years of building, flying, and refining my own quads have turned an obsession into a professional craft. Now I combine my passion for flight with a creative eye to deliver smooth and striking shots for any vision.
Equipment
We fly everything from heavy-lift drones to small indoor FPV quads. That means we can carry full camera packages — or fly safely through tight indoor spaces. Fast action. Long-range mountain dives. Quiet interior fly-throughs. The right tool for the shot.
Drones
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Freefly Alta X: The industry standard for heavy-lift. Ideal for large and complex camera packages.
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La Mamba X8: A medium-lift cinelifter build. Perfect for aggressive flights with medium and large camera packages.
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Helion 10: Optimized for long-range, this drone has the highest endurance in it's class. Ideal for GoPros.
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GepRC Mark 5 DC: Extreme speed, agility, and throttle response. Perfect for proximity flying and acrobatic action shots. Ideal for GoPros.
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Cinelog35 V2: A small ducted cinewhoop for safe, smooth flight near talent or through gaps. Also capable of high speeds. Ideal for GoPros
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Flytimes85: A micro-whoop for "impossible" indoor one-takes and navigating tight interiors. Utilizes the DJI O4 Pro.
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Cameras
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DJI O3/O4 Pro Unit: [Description]​
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GoPro Hero 13 Black: [Description]
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Sony FX30: [Description]
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RED Komodo-X: [Description]
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Get in Touch!
Kirkland, Washington, USA
+1 (000) 000-0000 (Not Setup)
info@rainieraerials.com (Not Setup)
