Articles
Hiring a drone operator for film and TV in New Zealand: a producer’s checklist7 minute readWhat to ask before booking aerial cinematography in NZ: Part 101 vs 102, single vs dual-operator crews, lenses, permits, weather days and insurance.
Drone filming permits in New Zealand: airspace, landowners, councils and DOC7 minute readA practical guide to drone filming permissions in New Zealand: CAA rules, AirShare clearances, landowner consent, council and Auckland Transport permits, and DOC.
Long-lens drone cinematography: shooting aerials at 90mm and 250mm5 minute readWhy long lenses change what a drone shot can do, and how we rig, balance and focus a 90mm and a vintage Minolta 250mm on the DJI Inspire 3 for film and commercials.
Drone lighting for film and TV: lighting night scenes from the air5 minute readHow a drone-mounted film light works: output, beam angle, colour temperature, runtime, how much light reaches the subject, and planning a night shoot.