Give Students a Real-World Career to Think About
Chris Martin from View Complete delivers an engaging career pathways and drone media presentation designed for high school students — practical, industry-grounded, and built around real work.
The Challenge
Most Students Don't Know What's Actually Out There
Career education is important — but generic advice only goes so far. Students often leave school with a narrow view of what work can look like, particularly in creative, technical, and field-based industries.
Bringing an industry practitioner into the room changes that. It puts a face to a career path, shows students what day-to-day work actually looks like, and helps them connect their interests to real options.
Students often hear the same career options repeated — but rarely encounter someone doing work they didn't know existed.
Creative and technical pathways like drone media, film production, and aerial work are rarely featured in standard careers programs.
Students engage more when someone is talking from direct experience — not slides or statistics.
Careers coordinators are under pressure to source diverse speakers. Finding the right fit takes time most staff don't have.
The Session
What's Included
A structured presentation built for school settings — practical, engaging, and grounded in real work.
Career Pathways Presentation
A structured walkthrough of how drone photography and videography works as a real career — from training and certification to the types of clients and projects Chris works on.
Industry Insight & Real-World Context
Chris shares what working in a creative field-based role actually looks like day to day — the equipment, the decision-making, the skills required, and how he got there.
Student Q&A
Students get to ask real questions. Chris speaks honestly about challenges, opportunities, and what skills are actually useful — not a polished sales pitch.
Optional Live Demonstration
Where suitable, Chris can include a live drone flight demonstration on school grounds — a hands-on element that consistently gets students engaged and curious.
Flexible Timing
Sessions can be adapted to fit within a class period, an assembly block, or a dedicated careers event. Typically 45–75 minutes depending on format.
Structured Around Your Program
Whether it's part of a careers week, a VET program day, a year-level incursion, or a standalone event — the session can be shaped to suit your context.
Outcomes
What Schools & Students Take Away
A practical session from a working professional gives students something most careers events don't — a tangible picture of a career they probably hadn't considered.
Broader Career Awareness
Students are exposed to career pathways they may not encounter through standard curriculum or school-based guidance.
Real-World Industry Context
Students hear about the skills, decisions, and practicalities of working in a creative and technical field — from someone who does it every day.
More Engaging Careers Programming
Add variety to your careers calendar with a session that holds student attention and generates genuine discussion.
Connects Creativity to Career
Especially useful for students who are creatively inclined but don't know how to turn that into a viable career direction.
Minimal Setup Required
Chris handles the presentation and logistics. You organise the room and the students — everything else is taken care of.
Fits a standard class period or extended careers block
Chris brings two decades of TV and media industry experience to the classroom
On-site drone demonstration available — subject to site suitability
Who It's For
Ideal For These Settings
This session is designed for secondary schools running careers or pathways programs — it's not a one-size-fits-all incursion.
This page is for:
Careers Teachers
Careers Coordinators
Pathways Coordinators
VET Coordinators
Student Engagement Staff
Deputy Principals & Principals
About Chris
Chris Martin
View Complete
Chris Martin is the founder of View Complete and a CASA-licensed drone operator with over 20 years of experience in television and media production.
He works across real estate, construction, and commercial projects — and has previously delivered career sessions for high school students where he shared what working in a creative, technical, and field-based role actually looks like. His presentations are practical, honest, and engaging.
CASA-licensed drone operator
20+ years in television and media production
Founder of View Complete — Melbourne-based drone media studio
Previous school presentation experience with high school students
$1.5M public liability insurance
How It Works
The Session Format
Simple, structured, and easy to slot into your existing program.
Introduction & Career Overview
Chris introduces himself and gives students an honest account of how he got into drone media — the path in, the realities of working for yourself, and what the work actually involves day to day.
Presentation — The Industry & The Work
A structured walkthrough using visuals and real project examples. Covers the skills required, how technology is used, the types of clients and industries, and how someone could realistically pursue this as a career path.
Live Demonstration (Optional)
Where site conditions allow, Chris can fly a drone on school grounds. This gives students a direct visual and hands-on encounter with the technology — consistently one of the most memorable parts of the session.
Student Q&A
Open floor for students to ask questions. Chris speaks directly and honestly — no polished corporate answers. This is often where students get the most value from the session.
From the Schools
What Educators Have Said
The students were genuinely engaged the whole way through. Having someone who actually does this work for a living, and could show them what it looks like day to day, made a real difference compared to our usual careers speakers. The live drone demonstration especially went down really well.
Careers Coordinator, Victoria High School
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The session is designed for high school students in Years 9–12, particularly those who are in careers or pathways programs or exploring post-school options. It's suitable for a range of year levels and can be adapted to different contexts.
Typically between 45 and 75 minutes depending on the format selected and whether a live demonstration is included. Sessions can be shortened to fit a single class period or extended for a dedicated careers event slot.
Yes — where the school has a suitable outdoor area (oval, courtyard, or open grounds) a live demonstration can be included. This is subject to CASA airspace requirements and site suitability, which can be confirmed during the discovery call.
The session is primarily designed for high school students (Years 9–12), but may also be suitable for TAFE or community college settings. If you have a specific context in mind, get in touch and we can discuss whether it's a good fit.
The session works well for a single class group up to a full year level. Exact capacity depends on your venue and format. This can be discussed once you submit an enquiry.
Pricing details are discussed during the discovery call and depend on your location, session format, and requirements. The initial enquiry is completely free — just get in touch and we'll have a quick conversation to see if it's the right fit.
Fill in the enquiry form at the bottom of this page and Chris will be in touch. You can request a short discovery call or simply ask for more information — no commitment required to enquire.
Get in Touch
Ready to Book a Call or Enquire?
Fill in the form below and Chris will be in touch. There's no obligation to proceed — just a straightforward conversation about whether this is the right fit for your school.
What happens after you enquire
Chris reviews your enquiry and reaches out within 1–2 business days.
You have a short discovery call to discuss your school's needs, the session format, and timing.
If it's a good fit, you lock in a date and Chris handles the rest.
No Commitment Required
Enquiring is completely free. There's no obligation to book — just a conversation to see if it's the right fit for your school and program.