PROFESSIONAL DRONE PILOT IN POLYNESIA
12+ years experience in the most extreme conditions. Specialist in Teahupo'o surfing and water sports from boat.
THEY TRUST ME FOR THEIR CRITICAL MISSIONS
DRONE EXPERTISE FOR ALL YOUR PROJECTS
From live TV to technical inspections, including extreme water missions
Drone Live TV Broadcasting
Live television broadcasting with professional drone, ideal for sports and cultural events
- 4K/HD broadcast quality
- Real-time transmission
- Multi-camera coordination
- DGAC certified operator
Surf & Water Sports Drone
Water drone specialist, Teahupo'o expert and nautical competitions from chase boat
- Teahupo'o expertise
- Boat-based drone
- Extreme conditions
- Long distance tracking
Cinematic Production
Cinematic aerial shots for films, documentaries and commercials
- 6K cinema quality
- Complex technical shots
- Color grading included
- Creative direction
Aerial Photography
High-resolution photography for real estate, tourism and documentation
- 48MP RAW photos
- 360° panoramas
- Professional HDR
- Editing included
Technical Inspection
Infrastructure, building and hard-to-reach site inspection
- 30x optical zoom
- Thermography available
- Detailed report
- Technical analysis
Complete Production Package
From concept to delivery: filming, editing, post-production and broadcasting
- Complete production
- Scripting
- Multi-camera filming
- Professional editing
Custom pricing according to your specific needs
WHY CHOOSE ME?
A unique combination of experience, certifications and technical expertise
Certified since 2016
DGAC certified professional pilot, up-to-date insurance and permits
12+ years experience
Drone pioneer in Polynesia since 2012
Maritime expert
Specialist in water missions and flying from moving boats
100+ live TV
Regular partner of local and international TV channels
Extreme conditions
Teahupo'o and big wave expert, most difficult missions
Creative vision
2010 audiovisual graduate, professional director and editor
TEAHUPO'O & EXTREME CONDITIONS EXPERT
One of the only drone pilots in Polynesia with the experience and skills to fly safely in the most difficult conditions: big waves, strong wind, from moving boat.
EXCEPTIONAL MISSIONS
Prestigious projects demonstrating expertise and versatility
Olympic Torch Relay
Olympic torch live on TV
TRUSTED BY PROFESSIONALS
What my clients and partners say
Kit
Coordinator, World Surf League
"Maiko and Yannick are our go-to pilots for Teahupo'o. Their unmatched knowledge of the spot and their ability to fly in extreme conditions make them invaluable. Essential professionals for our global broadcasts."
Tepiu Bambridge
Communication Director, Polynésie Première
"We've been working with Maiko for years. His responsiveness, professionalism and ability to adapt to difficult maritime conditions make him our first choice for all our sports broadcasts."
Paul Taublieb
Director, Paul TAUBLIEB Films
"Maiko's footage at Teahupo'o is spectacular. He perfectly understands cinematic needs and delivers shots impossible to get otherwise. A true drone artist."
Raphaël Salles
CEO, F-One
"15 videos produced together, always the same excellence. Maiko combines technical expertise and creative vision. His footage has significantly boosted our sales."
Tim McKenna
Surf Photographer, Freelance
"In the world of Teahupo'o surfing, Maiko is a legend. Nobody knows the conditions better and can capture the essence of this mythical wave like he does."
A COMMUNITY THAT TRUSTS ME
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