Our Team

The company is owned by John Hildebrand and Nicole Briais and employs some exceptional staff in the aviation, drone, and photography industries.

The Aerial HotShots Team

Managing Director & Chief Photographer

Nicole Briais

Nicole Briais is the Managing Director of Aerial Hotshots and and is responsible for the day to day operations. Nicole is a tertiary qualified photographer with many years of experience across multiple photography mediums and has over 100 hours of airtime as a aerial photographer.  Nicole is also the holder of a Remote Pilot Licence (RePL).

Chief Pilot & Chief Remote Pilot

John Hildebrand

John is the Chief Pilot and Chief Remote Pilot and is responsible for all flight operations.