An Interview with a Professional Drone Pilot

Discover the world of drone videography with Byron, our drone pilot and camera operator at Shot Blast Media.  In this exclusive interview, Byron shares insights into drone technology evolution, memorable flight experiences, and the meticulous planning behind each shoot.  From tackling challenges to prioritising safety, Byron offers a glimpse into capturing breathtaking aerial footage.  Whether you're an aspiring drone pilot or curious about aerial magic, join us as we soar into cinematic exploration with Byron. How did you get started as a drone pilot? I wanted to be a drone pilot after watching lots of films with drone videography in them! I researched how I could go about doing this, bought a drone, got my licence and now I’m a drone pilot! How has drone technology evolved since you started flying? I don’t think drone technology has evolved hugely since I started flying, however, I have developed more understanding of droning over the years.  When I first started flying, I didn't realise there were FPV drones (first person drones), that there were mini drones, that there were drones with 6 propellers on and loads more!  I use a Mavic 2 Pro, so it's a little bit more junior compared to the big drones you see on TV. For football matches they use a drone operator and camera operator, so I've developed my understanding of drones by witnessing this! What certifications or licences do you hold as a drone pilot? With drone flying, I hold a basic operator and flyer [...]

An Interview with a Professional Drone Pilot2024-03-05T11:12:23+00:00

Why are Industrial Businesses Interested in Drone Videography?

Industrial businesses are increasingly showing interest in drone videography as a valuable tool for their operations.  The use of drones in capturing aerial footage and images has revolutionised the field of video production and photography, offering unique perspectives and possibilities that were previously inaccessible. One of the key reasons why industrial businesses are turning to drone videography is its ability to provide a comprehensive view of large-scale operations.  Drones equipped with high-resolution cameras can capture footage from various angles and heights, allowing businesses to monitor their facilities, infrastructure, and equipment with ease.  This enables them to identify potential issues or areas that require maintenance or improvement. Drone videos also play a crucial role in documenting industrial processes, such as construction projects or manufacturing operations.  They provide a visual record that can be used for analysis, quality control, training purposes, or even marketing materials.  By showcasing the scale and complexity of their operations through captivating aerial shots, industrial businesses can effectively communicate their capabilities to clients, investors, and stakeholders. Furthermore, drone videography offers significant cost savings compared to traditional methods of capturing aerial footage.  In the past, hiring helicopters or cranes was necessary for obtaining such shots. However, drones are much more affordable and flexible in terms of manoeuvrability and access to hard-to-reach areas.  This makes it an attractive option for industrial businesses looking to optimise their budget without compromising on the quality of visuals. Lastly, safety is another important factor driving the interest in drone videography among industrial businesses.  [...]

Why are Industrial Businesses Interested in Drone Videography?2023-11-08T13:41:04+00:00

The Best Opportunities to Use Drone Videography Services in Leeds

Using drone videography services is a great way to capture stunning aerial footage and photos. It can be used for a wide range of applications, from capturing landscapes to recording events.  Drone videos are becoming increasingly popular in today’s digital age, as they can be used for a variety of purposes for businesses or personal use. In this article, we will explain the main uses of drone videography for businesses today, which might give you some ideas for your next video project! Promotional and Corporate Drone Videos Drone photography and videography can be used for creating promotional videos or taking stock images for commercial use. At Shot Blast Media, we use drone videography for commercial clients to showcase their sites, businesses, team and locations. Film and TV In addition, drone videography is becoming increasingly popular in the film industry as well. It can be used to create unique shots with dynamic angles and perspectives that are not possible with traditional cameras.  Furthermore, drones are also being used in television shows and movies to capture stunning aerial shots of cities or landscapes from a bird's eye view. Drone videography is a great way to capture unique perspectives of a scene and they are also popularly used as establishing shots to set up the narrative or convey the locations in films and TV shows.  Event Videos You can use drone videography to capture events such as weddings, festivals, concerts, sports events, conferences, team events and more.  These are particularly popular when [...]

The Best Opportunities to Use Drone Videography Services in Leeds2023-05-23T14:06:35+00:00

Why You Should Use Drone Videos and Photography

Drone videography is the use of a drone camera to capture large landscapes and cityscapes from a birds eye view position. Drone technology allows cameras to go above and beyond what was once possible to produce breath-taking imagery. With a skilled pilot at the helm, a drone can film all around your site, on top, as close as you need, and even inside a building. This can be for site survey, inspection and for marketing purposes. The popularity of using drones has escalated over the past few years and for the construction sector this has been a key way of capturing site progress on an epic scale and showcase this to your audience. Its popularity is always increasing as the technology improves, as does the amount of people devoting their careers to being drone pilots. Elements of drone videography: Drone aerial filming – the filming from a drone of an area, landscape or building Aerial photography – the capture of images from a drone Building surveying – inspection and filming of a building or one under construction Internal surveying – inspection and drone shooting of the inside of a building or area Site surveying – inspection and filming of the area of a proposed construction project For the construction sector in particular, drones allow for easy capture of a site or landscape, that you couldn’t possibly do with a film crew. The pilot can do multiple shoots showing the progression of your site, allowing you to update your audience [...]

Why You Should Use Drone Videos and Photography2022-09-09T15:24:57+00:00

Understanding Drone Videography

Drone video is still as popular and as prevalent as it ever has been. But what is drone film? In basic terms, it is the use of a drone camera to capture large landscapes and cityscapes from a birds eye view position. Drone film can vary in price depending on what you are after, are you wanting footage or just photos, for example. However in comparison to our other video production services, drone filming is cheaper to do. Most video production agencies will charge on a day rate basis which may be anywhere from £500-£1000 a day depending on the level of experience. 360_video For the construction sector in particular, drones allow for easy capture of a site or landscape, that you couldn’t possibly do with a film crew. The pilot can do multiple shoots showing the progression of your site, allowing you to update your audience on what’s new and what your site will eventually become. Drones are also a useful tool for site surveys, to help measure areas of land or provide a closer inspection of a tower or tank for example that may require maintenance. The shoot is relatively simple, a pilot will check and survey the area first to ensure there are no restrictions in place. Once they arrive on site they will have a plan about where they intend to fly. Once in flight, which normally lasts 12-15 minutes they will conduct the shot and film the shots required. Depending on the [...]

Understanding Drone Videography2021-05-21T13:34:40+00:00

Drone Video: What Are The Benefits?

Drone video is a form of video production that is very well established now. It's the use of a drone camera to capture large landscapes and cityscapes from a birds eye view position, and in our present climate, companies are racing to have drone films of their own made. With that being said, what are the benefits of having a drone video? https://youtu.be/XBKQYm6hE48 For the construction sector in particular, drones allow for easy capture of a site or landscape, that you couldn’t possibly do with a film crew. The pilot can do multiple shoots showing the progression of your site, allowing you to update your audience on what’s new and what your site will eventually become. Drone video is perfect or site surveys, to help measure areas of land or provide a closer inspection of a tower or tank for example that may require maintenance. With a skilled pilot at the helm, a drone can film all around your site, on top, as close as you need, and even inside a building for you. This can be for site survey, inspection and for marketing purposes. https://youtu.be/2oriPysG8fo The popularity of using drones has escalated over the past few years and for the construction sector this has been a key way of capturing site progress on an epic scale and showcase this to your audience. It’s popularity is always increasing as the technology improves, as does the amount of people devoting their careers to being drone pilots. Are there [...]

Drone Video: What Are The Benefits?2020-09-07T14:36:12+00:00

Drone Videography: Excelling to new heights

Drone Videography has become a prominent form of filmmaking in the last decade. The ability to film anything without access being a restriction is something that many sectors are moving to utilise for their companies. Drone Videography can do so much for your company that a regular film production can't, and the development of modern technology only reinforces this. Our drone film client Thompsons of Prudhoe helped us put together a short testimonial on why this service worked for them: What are some of the benefits to drone videography? What's great to know first off about drone film is how affordable it is and how much time it saves in comparison to the alternative (shots from a helicopter!) One drone pilot and a days shoot will enable you to capture a lot of footage, potentially across multiple sites. This can be used as 'bolt on' feature to add impact and that WOW factor to your existing video project or the footage could be used for surveying various areas, land and buildings. Vast sites can be captured quickly and easily with the use of a drone. They are quick to set up and once the survey has been performed first and you've got the all clear, you're good to fly. Drone film has many purposes and can be beneficial to any type of industry. In the construction sector for example, drones can be used to capture property and land development. [...]

Drone Videography: Excelling to new heights2019-05-30T15:10:17+00:00

360 Video: A View of the Future

360 Video Production is shaping up to be one of the biggest advancements for modern video production. It's so advanced that you can create 360 video straight from your fingertips, with your smart-phone. But what exactly is 360 video production? Well, it's exactly what it says on the tin. It is essentially a video that has been filmed with a 360 degree camera, allowing the audience to navigate around the entire landscape of the video as it plays. It's prized strength has to be the immersive capabilities for its audiences. A simple video is great, but why not give your viewers something extra? This form of video allows them to explore your story and your world, on their terms. We have been working with Highgrove to produce a series of drone videos, and just recently we have moved to provide 360 video for them. Our client Dave Price has provided a testimonial on why 360 video has benefitted the company so much: What can 360 video do to benefit your company? Instead of taking an array of photos or creating a straightforward video, you can make a single 360 photo to encapsulate all the information you want to show. More information and content means more intrigue and consumer awareness. 360 video production is the 'in' thing right now for corporate video. Getting involved with it whilst it's as popular as ever will make your company look hugely relevant. Your audience may [...]

360 Video: A View of the Future2019-05-28T14:20:39+00:00

The benefits of drone filming and how companies are making the most of this new technology

From Video Production to Animation, there are so many different types of video you can use for your company. One type that we feel needs a lot more attention is a relatively new one, which so many companies are moving to use nowadays. We're talking about Drone videography. We've talked about drones a few times before, but the great thing about them is that they are ever-changing. A drone can do so much for your company that a regular film production can't, and the development of modern technology only reinforces this. We've come up with some ideas and tips for drone film and why you should be using it for your company - whatever sector you're in. Affordable and time saving What's great to know first off about drone film is how affordable it is and how much time it saves in comparison to the alternative (shots from a helicopter!) One drone pilot and a days shoot will enable you to capture a lot of footage, potentially across multiple sites. This can be used as 'bolt on' feature to add impact and that WOW factor to your existing video project or the footage could be used for surveying various areas, land and buildings. Vast sites can be captured quickly and easily with the use of a drone. They are quick to set up and once the survey has been performed first and you've got the all clear, you're good to fly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2bQhsyN2YI Application of drone filming Drone film [...]

The benefits of drone filming and how companies are making the most of this new technology2021-12-10T10:03:36+00:00

Meet our drone video client, Highgrove

Highgrove approached us with the task of making regular progression videos of their newest industrial development site using our drones. Every few weeks our pilot shot the landscape of the site, focussing on areas that has been developed further from the week before. The sheer size of the site allowed our drones to get as much footage as needed and more. Each video made included not just updates to the site but also fresh dynamic shots and movement of our drone of various different points of interest and areas of activity. Whether that be overhead shots of the farm area, or quickly paced tracking shots of the roadside and the site's stream. It's a fantastic opportunity to have a project to work on continuously such as this one. Giving us the experience to do something different with out drones on each shoot, and to keep working with a remarkable client like Highgrove over and over. You can check out a sample of one of our Highgrove videos below! Your Industrial Story Starts Here Press the button. Make the call. Transform your media. +44 (0)113 288 3245 [email protected] Contact Us

Meet our drone video client, Highgrove2020-06-03T11:55:28+00:00
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