Gabriel Berti
Orlando
Summary
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot with extensive experience in commercial UAV operations for live entertainment. Demonstrates strong capabilities in flight planning, operational risk management, and safety compliance, while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless aerial performances.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sound Engineer/Professional Drummer/Instructor
Church at the Cross
Orlando
01.2019 - Current
- Set up audio equipment for live performances and recordings.
- Operated sound mixing consoles during worship services and events.
- Collaborated with musicians to achieve optimal sound quality.
- Maintained audio systems, ensuring equipment functionality and safety.
- Provided technical support for audiovisual needs during church functions.
Freelance Unmanned Aircraft Pilot
01.2019 - Current
- Conducted commercial UAS operations, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations to maintain safety and legality.
- Planned missions and performed pre-flight inspections, adapting operations to changing weather and environmental conditions for optimal flight safety.
- Executed aerial photography, videography, and inspection flights, delivering high-quality visual data for client projects.
Commercial UAV (Drone) Pilot
Universal Orlando Resort
Orlando
04.2025 - 07.2026
- Acted as FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) for live entertainment drone operations.
- Conducted pre-flight weather assessments, flight readiness evaluations, and operational risk analyses to ensure safe and successful drone operations.
- Performed pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections while maintaining compliance with FAA regulations and company safety procedures.
- Partnered with Visual Observers, technicians, stage management, and operations teams to safely execute scheduled drone performances.
- Maintained flight records, inspection logs, and safety documentation, contributing to compliance with FAA regulations and operational standards.
- Adapted to changing operational priorities, ensuring seamless support for daily flight operations and effective collaboration with team members.
- Chosen for cross-training in Audio and Entertainment Technician IV (Tech IV) based on performance and operational needs.
- Supported Audio operations by volunteering on scheduled days off.
- Contributed to Epic Universe project planning and execution.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) - Business & Organizational Leadership
Valencia College
Orlando, FL01-2025
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Sound & Music Production
Valencia College
Orlando, FL01-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Percussion Performance
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL01-2021
Skills
- Mission planning
- Risk management
- FAA compliance
- Record Keeping
- Multirotor systems knowledge
- Airspace and sectional chart navigation
- Airspace navigation
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Technical support
- Aerial video editing
- Drone cinematography
- Final Cut Pro
- Wondershare Filmora
- Equipment maintenance strategies
- Flight documentation
- Drone maintenance procedures
- Effective communication
Certification
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- Dante Certified
- Avid Pro Tools Certified
- DAW
- Logic Pro
Timeline
Commercial UAV (Drone) Pilot
Universal Orlando Resort
04.2025 - 07.2026
Sound Engineer/Professional Drummer/Instructor
Church at the Cross
01.2019 - Current
Freelance Unmanned Aircraft Pilot
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) - Business & Organizational Leadership
Valencia College
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Sound & Music Production
Valencia College
Some College (No Degree) - Percussion Performance
University of Central Florida