Inflight is built on a foundation of live performance, combining a strong background in theatre and stage production with extensive experience in drone technology and aerial display design. Our team blends creative storytelling with technical precision, drawing on a deep understanding of how audiences experience live shows. With this performance-led approach, Inflight focuses on pushing the boundaries of indoor drone entertainment to create visually striking, memorable moments inside venues of all kinds.
Inflight was created with a simple idea: bring the creativity and impact of drone light shows into spaces where they’ve never been possible before.
Our founder George Chatburn has spent years at the forefront of the drone show industry. As a founder and director of FlightShows, he helped develop and deliver large-scale outdoor drone displays for major events, brands, and celebrations. Through that experience, he saw both the incredible potential of the technology and the limitations that came with it.
Outdoor drone shows can be spectacular, but they rely on the right weather, the right location, and the right permissions. George recognised that there was a huge opportunity to take the same storytelling, choreography, and visual impact indoors – into theatres, arenas, exhibitions, corporate launches, and broadcast environments.
Inflight was born to explore that opportunity.
By combining advanced drone technology with creative show design and a deep understanding of live events, Inflight focuses on delivering precision indoor drone shows that can operate in controlled environments and integrate seamlessly into productions.
The mission is simple:
Push the boundaries of what drone shows can be, and bring the magic of aerial storytelling to entirely new spaces.
George is the founder of Inflight, with over a decade of experience across live events, West End theatre and high-level corporate productions. With a background in musical theatre and experience founding and running multiple companies, he combines creative instinct with operational discipline, understanding both the artistry and the logistics behind exceptional live moments. George was previously a founder and director of FlightShows, where he spent many years at the forefront of drone light show technology, helping deliver innovative aerial displays for a wide range of high-profile events. Through this work he developed extensive experience in drone operations, show design and integrating emerging technology into live productions. Having worked across indoor and outdoor events at a senior level, George understands that while innovation and spectacle are powerful, making the event happen - seamlessly, professionally and without compromise - is always the number one priority.
David has been part of the Inflight team from the very beginning, bringing a wealth of business and financial experience to the company. In a previous career as a financial adviser, he developed a strong understanding of strategy, planning, and the financial structures that support successful businesses. Having founded and operated several companies over the years, David is well-versed in what it takes to guide a growing organisation. His experience makes him a key part of the operational side of Inflight, helping ensure the business is built on solid foundations as it grows. David is particularly excited to be involved in such an innovative and developing market, supporting the team as Inflight continues to explore new possibilities within indoor drone technology.
Laura plays a key role within the Inflight team, helping ensure that the planning and organisation behind each project runs smoothly. With a background in live events and theatre, including experience as a stage manager, she brings a deep understanding of the logistics, coordination, and attention to detail required to deliver complex productions. Her experience in theatre has given her a strong appreciation for the moving parts behind every successful show from scheduling and communication to ensuring the right people and resources are in the right place at the right time. This experience translates perfectly into the fast-moving world of live event technology. At Inflight, Laura supports the operational side of the business, helping keep projects organised and ensuring the team can focus on delivering exceptional performances and experiences.