Atlas Imaging - Professional Drone Pilot

5.0 (2) San Diego, CA

Mitch MacKenzie, former helicopter pilot with 6+ years in aviation, now leading Atlas Imaging—pioneering the shift to drone-powered imaging solutions.

Droners Approved Pilot Intermediate level 3 flights $1.0 million insurance coverage

Rating 5.0

Flights made 3

Average rate 150/hr

Location San Diego, CA

Travel Up to 4000 miles

Mitch MacKenzie is a seasoned aviation professional with over six years in the helicopter industry, now leading the charge in drone innovation as the founder of Atlas Imaging. Recognizing the transformative potential of drone technology, Mitch transitioned from traditional aviation to unmanned systems, completing specialized photography and mapping missions across the globe, including projects in Kenya and Italy. He currently operates the cutting-edge DJI Matrice 4E— the first of its kind with built-in AI processing—delivering advanced imaging solutions for commercial clients. Mitch combines aerial expertise with next-gen technology to redefine what's possible in the drone industry.

Services: Boating and water sports, Construction, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Roof Inspection, Surveying & Mapping

Capabilities: 4K video, Mapping (not Lidar), Photogrammetry, RTK

Locations: Annapolis, MD Austin, TX Jackson, WY San Diego, CA

Insurance coverage: $1.0 Million

Member since: March 15, 2025

License #5123526

Alset Homes Progess Report

MT Soledad 3D Rendering

Nautilus St Elevation Map

La Jolla CA Real-estate Photo

Cinematography

Drones

DJI Matrice 4E

Sensors

1/1.3" CMOS
4:3 CMOS

Hardware

This pilot has not informed any hardware yet.

Software

2020 Adobe Premiere Pro
DJI Ground Station Pro
DroneDeploy
Photoshop
UGCS

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5.0 (12) 25 jobs posted

Review:

Mitch is the best drone pilot I’ve worked with so far. On time, responsive, and the image quality was exactly what we needed. Precise work, good equipment, smooth communication, and zero fuss. Highly recommend. -A chef's kiss

June 9, 2025

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5.0 (16) 34 jobs posted

Review:

Atlas imaging was the perfect candidate for this job. From his timely responses to the impeccable quality of work we are very glad we chose him to complete the job. We look forward to more opportunities in the future!

June 3, 2025

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