Meet the founder
Nils Nilsen is the founder and lead UAS remote pilot at Nordlys Flight Works, blending more than two decades of professional photography and cinematography with cutting-edge drone technology. With experience ranging from IRONMAN World Championship productions to enterprise construction documentation, Nils combines creative vision, technical precision, and operational discipline to deliver high-value aerial insight and imagery. He is FAA Part 107 certified, actively expanding into BVLOS and automated flight operations, and committed to rigorous safety and mission planning standards.
Beyond the field, Nils invests in his community through youth sports, volunteering locally and serving on the board of the Wasatch Baseball Club to support player development and character-driven leadership.
WHAT IS NORDLYS
Nordlys comes from the Norwegian word for “northern lights” — a phenomenon defined by clarity in the dark, motion in the sky, and beauty born from energy and precision. That idea sits at the heart of what we do: giving people a clearer way to see what matters, from a perspective they can’t get on the ground.
Nordlys Flight Works is a specialized aerial partner for commercial, industrial, and cinematic work. We plan, fly, and deliver visual and spatial data that helps teams document progress, solve problems, and tell stronger stories — combining disciplined flight operations with the kind of imagery you actually want to share.
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