Jenna Hoffman . Drone Pilot
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot License since 2018
12+ Years Experience working as a 1st Assistant Camera in LA
Camera & Gimbal Operator
Producer’s Guild of America Member since 2013
Harrison Ford and me, Shrinking - Season 1, 2022
Contact
IMDb Profile (Internet Movie Database) - Jenna Hoffman
About Me
Drones captured my curiosity the moment I learned they existed. Just a few years after completing my BFA in Film at the University of Colorado and moving to Los Angeles, I grabbed a drone and started flying. I quickly established myself in the camera department. In 2016 I became union and joined the International Cinematograher’s Guild (IATSE Local 600). For the last 13 years I’ve had the pleasure of working on film, television, documentaries and commercials as a 1st Assistant Camera/ Focus Puller - I love being a camera technician. Credits include such hit shows: Shrinking, Good Girls, Unsolved Mysteries, and feature films: La La Land, First Man, Battle of the Sexes, White Boy Rick, Annabelle: Creation, among others. Please see my Internet Movie Database profile link above for a complete list.
Upon buying my first drone, I quickly had to become an amateur drone mechanic. I modified my DJI Phantom 2 to add a wireless video system and a stabilized camera gimbal, complete with GoPro, before these features became standard. Upgrades were also made to the remote to include a monitor and video receiver. Doing these modifications required opening up the drone to solder power to pull from the battery for the accessories, replace motors, and make repairs. This mechanical exploration gave me first-hand knowledge of the fundamental technical and electrical aspects of a UAS.
In the past few years I have felt invigorated by my love of nature, and I would like to explore drone applications which could help the environment, climate change, and ultimately the entire planet. My focus is specifically marine conservation, and how drones are being used to conduct research about ocean life and aid in conservation efforts.
I hope you also enjoy my gallery of paintings—oil, acrylic, and watercolor.
