Undoubtedly among the hottest boys’ toys with benefits to hit the market lately, unmanned aerial drones are causing a great deal of contention. At a loss about how to deal with their runaway popularity, authorities’ responses include threatening to outlaw all use of them. Of course, military spec drones could pose a serious threat that has to be contained – still taking into account their powerful potential to effectively combat poaching, for example – but we’re talking about the smaller drones that fly way below aircraft level, over shorter distances with more limited battery life. Continue reading “How To Deal With Drones”
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Working With The Best
We at OV&P do a lot of video and photographic work for our corporate clients. This varies from promotional videos that showcase their business, its values and its products, to training and event videos and/or photographic galleries that support their marketing, team building and education programs, as well as online content such as infomercial videos and website images. Innovation is key for us, so we use the latest in aerial video and photographic unmanned drone platforms to provide amazing perspectives, combined with traditional tripod and handheld techniques. This provides our clients with a competitive advantage when utilising the content in their marketing strategy. Continue reading “Working With The Best”
Aerial Images – Drone, Chopper or Microlight?
Aerial photography and videography adds an important element to many of our assignments. We at OV&P Professional Digital Imaging use three different platforms for our aerial work, namely helicopters, microlights and unmanned drones. The distinct differences between the platforms are cost, usage and practicality. My favourite platform is the unmanned drone because of its relatively small size that facilitates access to unusual and difficult locations. It is also the least expensive of the available options, while providing great value. Above and below are images of two types of drones that we typically use. Continue reading “Aerial Images — Drone, Chopper or Microlight?”