Meet Our Founder

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James McPhee
GVC, ES-VLOS, BVLOS, Drone Managment & Maintenance
Founder & Chief Pilot
James is the founder and chief pilot of JM Drones, bringing over six years of flying experience across a range of professional drone platforms. His experience includes operating drones such as the DJI M3T, DJI M30T, and the Avata 2 FPV, giving him strong capability across both cinematic and operational drone work.
He is also an active member of the Search & Rescue drone community, supporting the use of drone technology in critical situations where aerial visibility can make a real difference.
When he’s not flying, James enjoys spending time at home cooking on his Ninja BBQ smoker, or heading outdoors to explore new places. A keen hiker and solo camper, he regularly travels to remote landscapes to experience the outdoors from both the ground and the air.
Favourite Drone: Avata 2
Favourite Place to Fly: North Wales
First Drone: DJI Mavic 2