Hyvion was built on a simple belief: the right perspective can transform the way audiences experience a moment.
Founded by pilot Zach Huffman, the company blends aviation discipline with modern aerial technology to deliver cinematic coverage for productions across the country.
Perspective changes everything
Company timeline
Built on aviation,
driven by collaboration
Hyvion was established to push aerial production beyond the traditional approach. Founder Zach Huffman's background as a pilot shaped an early approach to drone operations rooted in aviation discipline, safety, and preparation.
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The concept quickly gained traction — first winning a startup pitch competition, and later being named a finalist in the National Association of Broadcasters Pilot Innovation Challenge.
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What began as an experiment has since evolved into Hyvion supporting aerial coverage for major broadcasts, sporting events, and productions across the country. While the scale of the work has grown, the mindset remains the same: operate safely, collaborate closely with production teams, and be the kind of crew people genuinely enjoy working with.
2018
Drone the News Launches
Founded by Zach Huffman, the journey began with a focus on delivering high-quality aerial perspectives for local journalism and news broadcasting.
2020
Hyvion Brand Introduced
As projects expand beyond news into sports, cinematic work, training programs, and enterprise drone operations, the company rebrands as Hyvion. Inspired by the structure of a beehive, the name reflects a network of pilots operating in the field while staying connected to a central hub of expertise.
2021
Major Broadcast Partners
Hyvion begins supporting aerial operations for major national broadcasts, expanding work across stadiums and live events throughout the country.
2023-Present
Nationwide Expansion
Today, Hyvion supports aerial operations for broadcasts, live events, and productions across the country, while continuing to invest in training programs that develop the next generation of aerial professionals.