As the face of AeroVista Drone Academy, Brendan has almost a decade of unmanned aviation experience and over 2,500 flight hours to show for it. His expertise with drones is equaled only by his passion for building a community of world-class pilots across industries that believe in safety and efficiency above all else. Brendan holds his FAA Sport Pilot Certificate as well as his Remote Pilot Certificate, and his enthusiasm and charisma makes him the perfect Lead Flight Instructor.

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Chris is an AeroVista Drone Academy flight instructor with 10 years of experience in law enforcement and a passion for all things aviation. He takes pride in challenging students from the public safety sector to develop and refine their aeronautical decision-making abilities, equipping them with the skills they need to fly under pressure and serve their communities safely, legally and effectively. Chris holds a Master’s degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as well as his Remote Pilot and Private Pilot certificates.

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Keenan is an active firefighter with the Lynwood Fire Department in Illinois and serves as an EMT, Engineer, Instructor and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) coordinator for his village. As the benefits of UAS have permeated the Public Safety sector, Keenan has had the privilege of being on the front lines and gaining firsthand knowledge on how UAS can further enhance scene safety and hazard mitigation at an incident. Keenan is also a member of both the MABAS Illinois UAS Working Group and the Illinois Incident Management Team.

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After serving in the US Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, Chief Clemmensen began his fire services career in 1973 and worked his way through the ranks, being promoted to Fire Marshal, Fire Chief, President of Illinois MABAS Division 1, President of the IAFC Great Lakes Division, and President & Chairman of the Board for the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) 2013 – 2014. As a public safety advisor for AeroVista Drone Academy, Chief Clemmensen is a commercial pilot, an airplane, seaplane and rotorcraft helicopter flight instructor.

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A creative entrepreneur with a unique perspective, Peter is the force behind all of AeroVista Drone Academy’s video content, from training courses to promotional materials. He’s an experienced film director and editor, leading our post-production department in creating impactful, educational content that inspires pilots to maintain safety in every mission. Peter holds his FAA Private Pilot’s Certificate, Remote Pilot Certificate and has logged over 500 flight hours using drones.

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Geoff has served as a law enforcement official in the Chicago suburbs since 1984. During his tenure, his work has spanned across patrol, investigations, undercover narcotics and administration duties. Geoff is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command as well as the Illinois Department of Law Enforcement Training Academy. As a public safety advisor for AeroVista Drone Academy, Geoff holds his FAA Private Pilot’s Certificate and Remote Pilot Certificate.

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