We take great care of our rigs in our workshop and maintain them before and after going to the field. But stuff happens. And that is why we always have backup equipment with us.
All FAQs
Is the Video downlink broadcast quality?
No. While the images that we capture on the camera’s memory card are of the highest quality for use in all situations, the live feed to the ground monitors are suitable for flight-control use only. Continue Reading
Can you control the camera from the ground?
Yes. We can adjust the tilt, pan and roll and see the image on the ground monitor. Continue Reading
Can you operate from a moving vehicle?
Yes. We have flown with the pilot in a golf cart, car, and can even operate from a boat (modified with a landing pad). Obviously we have a separate driver for the vehicle so that the pilot can concentrate on safe flight maneuvers. Continue Reading
Will you rent your rigs to us?
No. Our rigs come with a producer and pilot. We’re not in the business of renting our our equipment. Continue Reading
Do you carry insurance for the flights?
Yes. We carry $1 million in liability on a standard shoot, and that can be increased if necessary (additional fee). Continue Reading
Will you fly over crowds of people?
We will not shoot directly over a crowd, but we can get great angle shots of crowds from safe distances. If we are on a closed location shoot, then we can hover overhead as long as all people involved are clearly briefed on safety issues. The pilot reserves discretion to adjust the flight lines for… Continue Reading
Are there any flight height or distance limits?
Yes. For safety, we only fly line-of-sight, typically a radius of about 500 feet. And we will not exceed a height of 400 feet. You will be delighted by how much you can see from 400 feet up. And most of our work is more likely to be in the 20 – 50 feet range… Continue Reading
Can we see what is being shot from the air?
Yes. Each rig has a video downlink that allows us to monitor what is being shot in real time. This allows the producer to direct the pilot to fly the rig to a particular spot and be able to rotate the camera to the exact angle to get the best shot. We can also immediately… Continue Reading
How long can you fly for?
The rigs and cameras are all battery powered. The smaller rigs fly for about 8 minutes and the larger ones for about 12 minutes, depending on weather conditions. That is more than enough time to get multiple shots while in the air. Battery changeover only takes a few minutes and we’re back up in the… Continue Reading
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