Ken Butti
Photographer / Drone pilot
Ken Butti is a drone pilot and gimbal operator in the Australian film and television industry.
Operating on feature films, TV, plus producing short-form content for fashion and lifestyle brands, Ken has over a decade's worth of experience that spans four continents.
Producers and DP's rely on his experience as a trusted pilot and photographer to capture shots in the harshest of environments safely, with minimal delays on-set.
An early adopter of drone technology, Ken now utilises a suite of custom-built drones to efficiently capture aerial images in all environments and locations, with any payload. An innovator at heart, he is backed by a team of professionals who also strive to be at the cutting edge of aerial cinematography.

Aerial Cinematography
Feature film / Broadcast / TVC credits

Smiths 'Bear' 30' Spot
BBDO x FINCH
Director: Alex Roberts
DOP: Matt Toll

Suzuki Swift 30' 'Motorbike of cars'
SEDONA
Dir: Matt Murphy
Producer: Jackie Adler

ABC's WAKEFIELD (2021)

Travel Channel - TRIP FLIP S02
TRAVEL CHANNEL
High Noon Entertainment
DP John Mans
DP Josh Bane


MILO - Beast mode
producer: Henry Richardson
Director: Simon Morehead
FPV/Gimbal: Kyle McBride, Lee Stevenson, Ken Butti
Camera Assistant / Gimbal Operator
Feature film / Broadcast / TVC credits

IMAX THE LOST EMPIRE OF ANGKOR (2019)


Travel Channel - TRIP FLIP S02
TRAVEL CHANNEL
High Noon Entertainment
DP John Mans
DP Josh Bane


IMAX THE LOST EMPIRE OF ANGKOR (2020)
Music Videos
Drone ops



Young Franco
Fallin' Apart ft. Denzel Curry, Pell
I'll Leave
CAMPAIGNS
ADVERTISING / PRINT / WEB CONTENT

WESTFIELD Spring 2019 -The Revival is on
Revolver x Sibling
Anna Mannix and Leilani Croucher
Photographer: Wendell Teodoro

Tourism Australia - PhilAUsophy
M&C Saatchi x The Artist Group
Photographer: Georges Antoni
Drone pilot: Ken Butti

Veuve Clicquot
Rose Together
Photographer: Esteban La Tessa
DOP: Ken Butti
Press
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Education & Licenses
Gear List
Freefly Alta 8 Heavy lift drone
Freefly Movi Pro gimbal
DJI Inspire 2 X7 kit
DJI Mavic 2
RED Dragon 6K Digital Cinema Camera
Teradek Bolt 500 2:1 Wireless Transmitter
Small HD 702
Ready Rig GSS pro
Licenses
AU / EU International drivers license
AU HR Heavy rigid HR truck license
AU R Rider motorcycle unrestricted
AU Boat driver license
CASA Helicopter PPL-H theory
CASA REPL remote pilots license (drone)
Working with Children White card
General Safety Induction Card - Construction
University of Technology Sydney UTS
UTS Graduate School of Business
Masters of Business
University of Technology Sydney UTS
Bachelor of Business