Pilot Spotlight: Interview with WWD Ambassador Veronica Pachulski
Tell us your story. How did you get started in the drone industry and when did that happen?
I started in November 2015. I still remember how my knees shook, but as soon as I saw the footage I took, I fell in love with my drone!
Tell us about your company/work/organization and your position.
I work as a videographer and a drone pilot. Filmair is the company I founded in 2015. I do collaborate with other pilots, mostly men because in Italy the female pilots are very few. I did a flight last year for the first time in the city, on the occasion of the Milano Marathon (stramilano). I was one of the first woman to fly above Milano city on such a manifestation with permission.
What kind of drone(s) do you fly and what's your favorite thing about it?
I have a Phantom 4 Pro and a Mavic Pro for fun.
Have you learned any valuable lessons being in the drone industry you can share with our female drone community?
Here in Italy the competition with men is really tough, they have most of the market. Therefore, I always have to invent extra skills to make myself more interesting. Most of the time creativity makes a difference to getting recognized.
What would you say to women and girls about the drone industry to spark their interest in getting involved?
The Milano marathon "Stramilano" with so many people. It was a thrilling experience!!!
What would you say to women and girls about the drone industry to spark their interest in getting involved?
Drones are the future! Not just in video, but in many other fields!
What excites you most about more women joining the drone industry?
Collaboration, women are great at teamwork.
Is there anything else you would like our readers to know about you?
For me a video is better than many words see my showreel . I hope to inspire many women!
Veronica Pachulski went to art school in her home town of Milano and she also studied Computer Graphic Design in San Diego. She worked as a graphic designer in Milano and occasionally does some video work. Veronica decided to add her long time passion for video as a new skillset, showcasing photos and videos from above. Entering the drone industry was one of the best decisions she has made! Web site: www.filmair.it / fb: filmair.drone / Instagram: filmair_drone_solutions / vimeo.com/filmair / fb: Veronica Pachulski / email: info@filmair.it
