Now the big gun arrives - which is shooting aerial footage with a self-stabilising (pilot can’t be trusted) affordable drone, complete with an HD camera.
These drones allow video companies to offer aerial shots as part of the video package rather than an expensive extra. The types of shots that can be achieved really do offer another perspective. Possible usages include:
- Video production: Business premises, Landscapes, action tracking
- Aerial Surveying: Cartography, topography, and archaeology
- Property: Estate agents, building projects and roof inspections
It’s even possible to use a drone as an establishing shot at a live event. Video from the drone can be viewed on the ground in real time, enabling the pilot, vision mixer and director full control of the shot required - ideal for sporting events, festivals and outside conferences.
Oggi, aerial videographer for WaveFX. commented “It’s important to practice and then practice some more – very quickly you learn it’s the smooth long shots that make the edit, so the secret is to get the aircraft and camera movement working together. Oh, and don’t crash!”
Well that all seemed positive.
Now the legal bit: Anyone flying drones for commercial use is required to be licensed by the CAA and should have the appropriate insurance and public liability cover. Read the Civil Aviation Agencies guidelines here.
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If you’d like to discuss your latest aerial video project, please call Cambridge Video Company WaveFX 01223 505600 or email hello@wavefx.co.uk
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