Luke Bell (born 1994) is a filmmaker, drone pilot and videographer from Cape Town, South Africa.
Life and career Luke studied Mechatronic Engineering at the University of Cape Town where he began his career.
In 2017 Luke was among the winners of the annual Dronestagram drone photography competition. In 2020 he was awarded first place in the music video category in the Moment Invitational Film Festival presented in New York City.
In 2020 Luke became a Sony α ambassador for Middle East and Africa.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Luke received clearance to film the empty streets of Cape Town by drone. In more recent years he has worked as a drone pilot and drone camera operator on films like Resident Evil (TV series) and The Year Earth Changed.
In June 2025 Luke designed, built and flew the world's fastest quadcopter/ drone.
Filmography +KeyDenotes projects that have not yet been released YearTitleDirectorRoleNotes2017Meet South Africa. Meet Bheki: The Mbhaco MakerTeboho MahlatsiSocial Content VideographerTali's Wedding DiaryAri KrugerDrone Pilot8 Episodes2020The Age of NaturePeter LownArchival Footage Contributor1 EpisodeThe Rolling Stones: Living in a Ghost TownJoe ConnorCamera Operator2021Tali's Baby DiaryAri Kruger Drone pilot10 episodesThe Year Earth ChangedTom BeardAerial Footage ContributorFacebook: Skate Nation GhanaBafic / Justyna Obasi / Elliott PowerDrone Pilot2021Day ZeroVirginia Quinn / Kevin Sim Aerial Footage Contributor2022Resident Evil (TV series) Rachel Goldberg / Rob Seidenglanz / Batan Silva / Bronwen HughesDrone Camera Operator
Awards and nominations YearAssociationCategoryTitleResultNotes2015Skypixel Photo ContestProfessional Drones in UseReaching for the Phantom 3rd Place2017Skypixel Aerial Photo and Video ContestCitiesThe City of Cape Town Dronestagram Aerial Photo ContestCreativityTwo Moo 2020Moment Invitational Awards Music VideoWe Can't Breathe Siena International Photo AwardsVideoThe Frozen Continent 2nd Place
References
External links
Interview with Drone Pilot Luke Bell | 26 July 2017, Expresso Show