Drone work
I’ve been an eye in the sky for years.
The drone industry as you may know it got its start years ago with simple and rudimentary methods of putting a camera in the air. From gas powered UAS to belt driven gimbals I have seen it all and operated alongside the best in the business. My on set experience is second to none and I understand the “ins and outs” of how drone fits and works on modern sets and jobs. It’s a tool in the toolbox. A means of moving a camera. Many years of my career were spent with companies such as Snaproll Media and PDS Media working on some of the largest films to utilize UAS in the filmmaking process.
Featured work includes time spent as:
Drone Camera Operator
Drone Pilot
FPV Pilot
Camera assistant
Gimbal tech
FAA Part 107
Licensed & Insured
The 69th Technology & Engineering Emmy Award - 2018
Low Latency Remote Controlled Airborne Video Platforms
(Non-Military) For Television
During my time at Snaproll Media we were honored with a technical achievement award for our pioneering efforts in the UAV industry. The award represents the contributions made towards the developments and use of technology to further the use of UAS and their related technology.
the ONE-TAKE handoff
Using drone tech to its fullest potential is always fun and challenging.
Here’s a good example of how to fully utilize camera movement. This “oner” was for the opening scene in the feature film Overcomer. Shot on a DJI Inspire 2, we started a good distance from the building, entered through a window, flew down into a basketball game where the drone was hand caught (0:51 seconds) and walked into a basketball game huddle. This was all while framing the shot and pulling focus.
Pilot: Spencer Valdez
Camera Op/Focus: Ben Linderman
