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.
Film & TV credits
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)
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
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