The DJI Inspire 1 Pro is definitively a drone built for professional filmmakers, taking the Inspire 1 and moving above and beyond into ultra high definition. It’s also a joy to use. The key difference with the Inspire 1 is the camera that is attached to the drone. The Pro can be fitted with the […]
Labelled the “go-to drone for Hollywood cinematographers”, the DJI Matrice 600 is definitively the best drone for aerial cinematography ever designed. With a maximum payload of 6 kg, the heavy lifter comes with unparalleled camera and gimbal cross-compatibility and can carry a RED Weapon or Alexa Mini. DJI’s ‘Introducing the Matrice 600’ shows the hexacopter […]
Working with Waterman Infrastructure & Environment and Thurrok Borough Council to map a large industrial site in Purfleet, Essex, Bee Aerial completed aerial surveys to provide detailed, high-resolution models using a Phantom 3 drone and Pix4Dmapper image-processing software. The surveys will be used to plan and direct a wide scale regeneration project in the area. […]
Drones are being used to capture some of the most stunning footage in the world right now, so it’s no surprise that estate agents are using them to photograph properties from the air. Whether providing still photos or video footage, aerial imagery can showcase a property at its very best, highlighting views and features, and […]
Over the last few years, drones have revolutionized photography by putting a roving eye in the sky whenever and wherever it is needed. Technological innovations are now extending those advances to other fields so that drones can not only photograph and film from the air, but via aerial surveying can provide detailed 3D surveys for architects, […]
Virtual Reality Video Production Virtual Reality and 360 degree filming is fast becoming a bigger part of cinematography and filmmaking. The majority of the time, the camera tells you what to do and what to look at. Virtual Reality is in the stages of making you the spectator, director and sometimes even the actor. But […]
Drones vs Traditional Helicopters for Aerial Filming & Photography There is no doubting that both the Drone and Helicopter are both titans of cinematography, used regularly by filmmakers worldwide, producing some breathtaking footage. But which one tops the other? There are many different uses for drones that include: cinematography, 3D surveys, thermal imaging, search and […]
2016 could be the new age of aerial filming with drones. The introduction of the Alexa Mini camera will be sure to work wonders for filmmakers across the world. With it’s lightweight and compact structure, the Alexa Mini compliments well with any piece of filming kit. Over the past three years at Bee Aerial, many […]