I was once told I couldn’t become a pilot.

Christopher Hills is a quadriplegic with cerebral palsy who is developing CH Drone 2, an accessible iPad drone control app that enables users to fly drones using head movements, external switches, game controllers and even Apple AirPods. After completing his Remote Pilot Licence course, Christopher spent six years developing new ways to meet the requirements of becoming a CASA-registered drone pilot, reimagining conventional joystick control through mainstream accessibility technology. Early testers include a quadriplegic farmer in NSW and a TAFE filmmaking student with cerebral palsy, both using the system to unlock new opportunities for independence and creativity. Christopher is currently seeking beta testers via HandsOptional, where he also offers 1:1 accessible drone flight training, with the vision that everyone has the right to access, create and learn to fly.