Aerial Video & Photography

A new perspective from the Big Sky

It’s difficult to not get breath-taking aerial footage in Montana. I’ve had the privilege of flying for dozens of clients including National Geographic, HBO, & several feature films. I’m insured and FAA Part 107 Certified and renewed. 

• Project Real Sports
• Episode Season 27 Episode 11 “Better Man”
• Company HBO
• Release 2021
• Aerial Pilot John D. Nilles
• Summary “Better Man” is a profile of Jeff Ament, the bassist of Pearl Jam. Jeff is building skateboarding parks around the state of Montana.

• Project Montana Story
• Directors Scott McGhee & David Siegel
• Starring Haley Lu Richardsons & Owen Teague
• Company Bleecker Street
• Release 2022
• Aerial Pilot John D. Nilles (aerial shots start at 1:38 in the trailer)
• Summary Two estranged siblings return home to the sprawling ranch they once knew and loved, confronting a deep and bitter family legacy against a mythic American backdrop.

• Project Explorer TV Show
• Episode Season 11 Episode 7
• Company National Geographic Channel
• Release 2018
• Aerial Pilot John D. Nilles
• Summary The “Grizzly Bears” segment examines the intersection of humans and bears in Montana.