Patrick Harlan

Title: Drone Pilot, Photographer, Videographer and Content Creator
Company:
AirReelers
Location:
Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Patrick Harlan, drone pilot, photographer, videographer and content creator at AirReelers, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in photography and videography.

Building off nearly 20 years of diverse career experience in operations and customer service, Mr. Harlan has embraced his singular vision for his own unique company. Before he could accomplish that feat, though, he set out on a circuitous path. In 2006, Mr. Harlan took on his first job as a lifeguard, swim instructor, camp counselor and camp director for the Shades Valley YMCA and Birmingham YMCA. Despite beginning these positions at the young age of 19, he eagerly took on the great responsibility of keeping patrons safe and teaching children how to swim.

Beginning in 2010, Mr. Harlan shifted into the restaurant industry as a server at Crazy Cajuns’ Boiling Pot, a popular seafood restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama. Showcasing his leadership potential, he was promoted to shift manager and stayed in that role for five years. In 2015, Mr. Harlan joined Applied Medical Resources Corporation as a sales associate. He was promoted to territory manager associate just one year later.

Demonstrating his growing expertise across fields, Mr. Harlan contributed as an independent contractor for RelieveSI, an operating room liaison at STERIS and a warehouse technician at Interior Logic Group. He held multiple positions for several years at Urban Soccer Park, a division of Soccer Park LLC, including installation specialist, field consultant and warehouse associate. During this time, Mr. Harlan had to travel for work a lot, describing it as “living out of a suitcase.” While this was a challenge, it also gave him the opportunity to meet many people and learn about different lifestyles and communities, while teaching him how important kindness is.

Throughout his professional experiences, Mr. Harlan had developed a passion for drone piloting that he made the forefront of his life when he founded his own company in 2024. Through AirReelers, he provides his drone services to clients as a photographer, videographer and content creator. Mr. Harlan has set up contracts with a range of clients, including Hudson Homes and Progressive Insurance. His offerings include laws enforcement training in how to use drones, thermal imaging, home and equity protection and more. Mr. Harlan is also scheduled to give an upcoming presentation at Madison County Career Technical Center, a professional skill-focused school in Huntsville, Alabama. During this talk, he will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is being integrated into drone technology and how to use these new advances responsibly.

As he navigated his vocational path, Mr. Harlan solidified his credentials through strong education and professional training, beginning with coursework in history and political science at The University of Alabama, and in criminal justice and law enforcement administration at Jefferson State Community College. He obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration in management from the University of Montevallo in 2015. Subsequently, Mr. Harlan earned a Master of Business Administration from the same institution in 2020. In 2016, he was certified in field implementation.

In addition to his career, Mr. Harlan is engaged to be married to his fiancée, who has offered him strong support in his entrepreneurial endeavors. He enjoys playing soccer and volunteering to prepare food with Firehouse Ministries. Mr. Harlan is excited for his future, with aspirations of starting a family and buying a house, supported by the continued success of AirReelers. He is also considering other opportunities, including becoming more involved in the rapidly expanding AI space, particularly in a role related to drone technology.

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