Drone, Video equipment, and Capabilities
V1DroneMedia’s FAA Certified Drone Pilots, Photographers, and Videographers use professional drone and video production equipment to meet all your video, photography, and aerial data acquisition needs. We also use photogrammetry software to produce outputs such as 3D models, topographic maps, and various measurements of scanned areas and objects.
Drone Equipment
DJI Inspire 2 With Zenmuse X5S Camera
DJI Inspire 2 W/ Zenmuse X5S camera
The DJI Inspire 2 features a dual battery setup (for redundancy and enhanced safety) along with a 360° rotating gimbal and 4K camera. This aircraft also has the ability for dual operator setup - one to fly the aircraft and another to solely operate the camera, which allows for more precise control in getting complex aerial shots. We currently operate the Zenmuse X5S camera on the Inspire 2 which gives us the ability to shoot ProRes and CinemaDNG (RAW) video formats at up to 5.2K resolution!
Learn more about the DJI Inspire 2 aircraft Here
Learn more about the Zenmuse X5S camera Here
DJI Phantom 4 PRO
The DJI Phantom 4 PRO features a 1-inch 20 megapixel sensor capable of shooting 4K resolution video at up to 60 frames per second (3840×2160)! With flight times up to 22 minutes per battery, the Phantom 4 PRO provides ample time in the air to get the shots you need for your project. Video format is in compressed (h.264) format at up to 100 Mbps data rate.
Learn more about the DJI Phantom 4 PRO Here
DJI Phantom 4 PRO
DJI Mavic 2 PRO
Mavic 3 Cine
DJI FPV
The DJI FPV is the First Person View drone from DJI. It is operated using FPV goggles and a controller and offers an exciting way to fly a drone and produce videos that give that first-person experience and immersive views due to it being fully aerobatic. It features a 1/2.3” sensor and can shoot 4K video at 50 of 60 frames per second, and HD (1920x1080) video at up to 120 frames per second.
We also have added GoPro with ReelSteady to enhance video and stabilization capability of the DJI FPV
Learn more about the DJI FPV Here
DJI Avata
DJI Avata is a high-performance FPV drone that boasts a 20-megapixel Hasselblad camera with a 1-inch CMOS sensor, capable of capturing stunning 4K video at 60fps and 1080p video at up to 120fps. The camera also features an adjustable aperture range of f/2.8-f/11, allowing for increased control over depth of field and low-light performance. The Avata's 28mm wide-angle lens provides a field of view that's perfect for capturing expansive landscapes and aerial views.
With a top speed of 72 kph and a maximum flight time of 31 minutes, the DJI Avata is designed for high-speed flights and extended periods in the air. Its advanced obstacle avoidance system uses a combination of sensors and algorithms to help the drone avoid obstacles in its path, ensuring safe and smooth flights in even the most complex environments.
In addition to its advanced camera and flight capabilities, the DJI Avata also features a range of intelligent features such as ActiveTrack, which allows the drone to automatically follow and track a subject, and QuickShots, which enable users to capture cinematic aerial shots with just a tap.
DJI Mavic 2 Pro
The Mavic 2 PRO features a 1” CMOS sensor and is capable of shooting 4K video at 24 or 30 frames per second and HD (1920×1080) video at up to 120 frames per second! The video format for the Mavic 2 PRO is in compressed (h.264) format at up to 100 Mbps data rate and also has the ability to shoot in 10-bit color space!
Learn more about the DJI Mavic 2 PRO Here
DJI Mavic 3 Cine
With its high-resolution 6K camera, large 1-inch CMOS sensor, and 14 stops of dynamic range, this powerful quadcopter captures stunning cinematic footage with incredible detail and clarity. Its adjustable aperture range of f/2.8-f/11 provides greater control over depth of field and low-light performance, ensuring that your videos look professional and polished.
The Mavic 3 Cine also shoots in Apple ProRes which provides high-quality, high-performance editing in Final Cut Pro. This makes it easy to incorporate our drone footage into your video production workflow without sacrificing quality or editing flexibility.
The Mavic 3 Cine's advanced obstacle avoidance system and maximum flight time of up to 40 minutes make it perfect for capturing dynamic footage on the go. It also features intelligent features such as ActiveTrack, QuickShots, and DJI's MasterShots, making it easy to create professional-level video sequences with pre-programmed movements and camera settings.
DJI FPV
DJI Avata FPV
Video and Photo Equipment
Sony a7iii
Sony a7iii
Sony a7iii full-frame interchangeable lens mirrorless camera gives us 4K HDR recording capability, with high-speed continuous shooting of up to 10 frames per second, and slow-motion at 1080p. We have multiple lenses for the camera which gives us a lot of flexibility, depending on the subject we shoot.
Learn more about Sony a7iii Here
Other Equipment and Software
Gimbals
Sliders
Lighting
Audio (Mics)
Photogrammetry software (Drone Deploy, Pix4D, AgiSoft) - learn about photogrammetry Here
Ground Control Points (GCPs)