May 14, 2026
Most productions have never heard the term Plan of Activities. Here is what it is, why a professional drone operator produces one before every shoot, and what it means for your production day.
May 7, 2026
We lost our home and our business in the 2018 Woolsey Fire. Here is how that experience shaped the wildfire documentation service we now offer to homeowners and law firms across Malibu and Los Angeles.
May 4, 2026
In 2013, before Part 107 existed, I authored one of the first FAA 333 Exemptions for commercial drone cinematography — without an attorney. Here is what that means for your production.
Apr 20, 2026
Film permits, fire safety officers, LAANC authorization — here is what drone production actually costs in Los Angeles, and what your budget needs to account for.
Apr 20, 2026
The real story behind Netflix’s drone vendor approval process — what it takes, why it matters on set, and why most operators can never get in the door.