Cinematographer

Commercial

Film

Personal

Drone Technology

What kind of drone do you have?

For some reason this is usually the first and sometimes only question I get asked when someone is looking for Aerial Cinematography.

I have thousands of dollars invested in a multitude of Canada Registered drones and each one has it's purpose. I am licenced and practice daily.

What people should be asking is do I have the right drone for their project and do I have the ability to capture it the way they want.

A guy with a drone is no match for someone that can utilize the proper equipment for the job.

Festivals

Live capture

I capture live events with multiple cameras, sound and some times drones.

Official Videographer for:

Ravenwood Experience

Mirella L. Sacco Support Fund

Artists filmed in 2023:

Sawbones, David Williams, Tanner Gordon, Koreen Perry, Ken Stead, Travis Matthews, Kat Zel, Playing With Fire, Ice Cold Crazy, Dana Wylie, The Long Run, Sass Jordan, River Poets, Don Berner Jazz Trio, James Hastings,

Film Industry

Features, Commercials, Shorts

Film from a drone adds an extra dimension to any project.

Drone filming is a dynamic type of aerial filming with several benefits for filmmakers: Reduced cost for aerial footage compared to helicopters. Filming in small or confined spaces helicopters cannot access. Capture new perspectives outside the usual vision from the ground.

Day in the Life of a Drone Pilot

Poor Little Rich Girl

Corporate

Real Estate, Site Planning, Security, Safety

Drone work at a corporate level is expanding fast.

Real Estate

Ten years ago the only way to get a decent aerial photo was only by a plane or helicopter.

Drone Mapping

An aerial survey conducted by a drone and specialist cameras, which can include RGB (for photogrammetry), multispectral, thermal or LiDAR sensors quickly enables the collection of highly-accurate data.

Inspection

Drones quickly capture images of difficult to reach areas saving manpower and safety for inspectors.

Hastings Lake Bible Camp

Personal Events

Weddings, Graduations, Social Events

Capture a social event for your family.

Megan & Eric

Jeff & Nadine

Tools of the trade

Keeping on top of technology

As an aerial artist keeping on top of the latest technology is a requirement. This is a comparison of some of my equipment which will explain many drones are needed for proper filming.

Cinematic Drone

DJI Air 2S

Small and portable. The large wing span helps in high winds. Low winds I will still use my Mini 3 Pro in most cases.

Sub 250 Cinematic Drone

DJI Mini 3 Pro

Sub 250 drones can fly in some places the Air 2S cannot due to Transport Canada Regulations. It closely matches the Air 2S.

Cinematic FPV Drone

DJI Avata

Flies low and fast with amazing control and video stabilization.

Perfect for shooting chase scenes close to the ground and indoor walk throughs.

Cinematic FPV Drone

DJI FPV

Fast, I mean really fast. Great for chase scenes from above. On board camera not sutable for film but drone is strong enough to mount an FPV camera. Used for chase scenes and quick transitions from high altitude to low altitude.

360 Drone

Pavo360 with Insta SMO

While the drone is in flight the Insta camera stitches out the drone.

To be honest it has it's uses but not used much. Lower resolution is due to capture in all directions.

Sub 250 Drone

DJI mini 2

This drone has been a workhorse for me. Even though I have upgraded to the Mini 3 it still has it's uses as it can use third party software that is required for mapping and whey points etc.

360 Hand Held Camera

Insta 360 X3

In places where it is illegal to fly drones this is a great replacement. This is the first 360 camera which is also sold as an action camera. When mounted to a 3 meter invisible stick it can film like a drone without the risk.