Drones have had a significant impact on film and TV production, enabling filmmakers and broadcasters to capture aerial shots and footage that would have been difficult or impossible to obtain using traditional methods. Some of the ways that drones have changed film...
Drones can be used to capture shots that are similar to those that can be achieved using a jib, which is a type of camera mount that allows the camera to be moved vertically and horizontally in a smooth, fluid motion. However, drones are not a direct replacement for...
FPV drones, or first-person view drones, are drones that are equipped with cameras and transmitters that allow the operator to see a live video feed from the drone’s perspective. These drones are often used in film and television production to capture aerial...
Defining the Differences Before we begin, let me define what a dual operator and single operator setup consist of. A single operator drone pilot consists of an individual person manipulating the controls of the aircraft, (drone) and the camera system simultaneously...
I was speaking with a client a while back who wanted to do have us carry some 3D Virtual Reality equipment using one of our drones near the Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles, CA. With only a few days’ notice, I had to explain how the FAA does not work on the same time...
When we started out filming with drones over 5 years ago, consumer drone technology was becoming more easily accessible at lower price points. As the drones of the day became more capable and feature rich, camera technology seemed to always leave us wanting more. We...
