Welcome to Vertigo Drones – one of the best sources for commercial and consumer grade UAVs in the United States. Founded in April of 2016 by a service-disabled veteran, Vertigo Drones combines aviation experience with product expertise to assist every one of our customers. Every member of our staff is Part 107 certified and has extensive knowledge on our drone catalog down to the individual components. We serve as Yuneec’s only authorized service and repair center in the United States and perform thousands of warranty and non-warranty repairs each year. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority and we go above and beyond to exceed expectations. Whether you are in the market for a new drone, or just need help with an issue, our team is standing by to help in any way we can!
Our team members bring much to the table with years of experience in many different fields including:
- Military aviation logistics experience
- Military rotary aviation, Flight, Diagnostics, Avionics, Maintenance and Operations experience
- NavAir (Naval FAA) compliance experience
- Private piloting experience
- Electrical Engineering Degrees
- Computer Engineering Degrees
- Graphic Design Degrees
- Part 107 Certifications
Our team members bring much to the table with years of experience in many different fields including:
- Military aviation logistics experience
- Military rotary aviation, Flight, Diagnostics, Avionics, Maintenance and Operations experience
- NavAir (Naval FAA) compliance experience
- Private piloting experience
- Electrical Engineering Degrees
- Computer Engineering Degrees
- Graphic Design Degrees
- Part 107 Certifications
Andrew Lake
Founder/CEO
Joe Celestino
Chief Operating Officer
Joe Celestino is a native to the Rochester area having grown up in Greece, NY. After graduating from Greece Athena High School in 2007, Joe received his BFA from the State University of New York College at Buffalo and then went on to study for his MFA at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Joe joined the team in March of 2016 and currently serves at the company's Chief Operating Officer overseeing all internal operations. With extensive experience in the drone industry, Joe is a valuable member of the team.
Amanda Saul
Director of Customer Relations
Amanda Saul started her logistics career in New Jersey right out of high school in 2013 working with companies like Apple and Samsung. Her journey started at Vertigo Drones in January of 2018 as the Office Manager and was quickly promoted to Director of Customer Relations. Amanda uses her 10 years of customer service experience to build business relationships across the board. Amanda is a valuable asset to the team and works directly with our biggest customers.
