ELLIE L. H. MACKAY
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​The key is to show the beauty of our planet, and thereby promote love for it.
- Yann Arthus-Bertrand

Ellie is an experienced, fully qualified drone pilot for film and stills, specialising in extreme environment filming - from jungles, oceans and coastlines, to polar regions. She believes in the unique power of the aerial perspective to enhance and alter our viewpoints of the beauty of the planet, and our impact on it. ​Her work to date highlights changing landscapes under the human influences of agriculture, pollution and development, as well as examples of positive recovery arising from conservation efforts and sustainable tourism.

Examples of Ellie's Drone Work

Beach drone

The Plastic Tide

A revolutionary project using drone technology to map plastic pollution along 4,500miles of Britain's shorelines.
Palm oil drone

The SAFE Project

A unique conservation project in the heart of the deforestation zone in Northern Borneo, where science meets the big business of palm oil.
Shoreline drone

WestAdventures

An adventure travel company with a true Canadian heart - using local expertise to create the most unique, specialist and authentic experiences.
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VisitScotland

Promoting sustainable travel to the natural beauty of Scotland's beaches
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Epsom College Malaysia

Capturing aerial views of the completed new international school site
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Bellochantuy Historic Site

Archaeological Survey of historic churchyard grave sites
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Narrative film

Aerial shots of fiction film characters to enhance cinematographic structure of narrative film
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Los Angeles Luxe

Showcasing the unseen destinations of California's millionaire playground
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UK Power Stations

Aerial Surveys of Restricted Sites - power stations, wind turbines and cooling towers
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Dunnottar Castle

Onshore filming of historic military defence site in Scotland
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Property Portfolios

Aerial photography for Real Estate agencies, US and UK
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New York Film Festival

The opening morning of the 2016 New York Film Festival
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Profile: Nicolas Rakotopare

Narrative profile of a prominent wildlife photographer in the jungles of SE Asia - shortlisted by World Nomads
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West coast, Wales

Coastal Erosion Survey of at-risk UK coastal regions
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Harbour Sailing, Manhatten

New York skyline filming for sailing charter marketing

​Ellie is a fully qualified international drone pilot, with full CAA and FAA permissions, RPAS license and permit, and £10 million Premium Worldwide Public Liability Insurance​​. As a result of her skill and experience filming in difficult conditions, she has been commissioned to fly in restricted sites such as National Trust property, Crown Estate property, and sites of Special Scientific Interest. Her aerial footage has been featured in news stories and viral videos on social media as well as in exhibitions in London and Toronto.

Ellie is available as freelance drone pilot for the following:

- Narrative film (follow shots, action shots, cinematography)
- Landscapes stills or film
- Scientific surveys and data collection
- Aerial surveys of buildings, infrastructure and agricultural property
- Real Estate surveys, photography and film
- Archaeological surveys
- Marketing and tourism 
- Events (including sports, parties and weddings)


Please get in touch with Ellie using the contact form to enquire about commercial drone work or to request Ellie's video showreel.


CURRENT Location

ellie's quote for LIFE

"Never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone should be."

​- Clementine Paddleford (and Ellie's mummy!)

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  • SPEAKING
  • FILM
  • AUDIO
  • FLIGHT
  • PHOTOGRAPHY
  • TEACHING
  • About
  • Contact