A Quick Guide to Drone Videography
On professional drone videography, the DJI Mavic 2 Pro, and the power of drone footage in commercial videos.
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Drone videography and photography have become extremely popular in recreational and commercial spaces. From the standpoint of a video production company, we’ve definitely had more interest in our drone video services over the years. Not without reason, either — those stunning aerial shots grab viewers' attention and quickly elevate any video, whether for a local musician’s music video or a giant corporation’s broadcast commercial.
Drone Footage Upgrades Any Video
Depending on the type of video you want to produce and its narrative, incorporating aerial shots can often help build a more digestible visual story. Drone imagery can give viewers a greater perspective on the location, create dimension in the video, and improve the digital asset's value (i.e., the video).
How do you find drone services? With greater consumer demand, drone services have become more accessible. Many professional video production companies have it as an add-on service to incorporate into their clients’ video projects.
Why Hire professionals For drone videography?
(SAFETY + REGULATION)
Many people hire video production companies or qualified individual contractors for their drone videography because it’s an expensive piece of equipment with significant responsibilities. Commercial flights require a license to ensure that the operation of the drone happens safely and correctly.
Furthermore, a professional drone operator/video production company guarantees that the flight complies with the Federal Aviation Administration regulations. They will ensure that they have the proper permission and fly in legal air space before a flight (the shoot).
Noble Bison Drone Video Services
The DJI MAVIC 2 PRO
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Our company purchased the professional DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone recently. It totes a 4k drone camera and industry-leading stabilized video (bring on that silky footage!). Plus, we love how compact and reliable it is, making it easy to incorporate into a shoot day.
Our DJI MAVIC 2 Footage Examples
Check out a few of our videos below that incorporate DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone footage. Try to notice how drone footage breaks up the shots and makes the video more professional-looking.
Above: Global X ETFs (National Broadcast)
Above is a broadcast commercial we shot, and the company's message and mission are on innovation. Incorporating drone footage did a lot for this video. Firstly, in and of itself, drones are an advanced piece of tech that symbolizes their message. Additionally, the viewers get the sense of a "bigger vision" when they see drone shots. The way those shots fold in with the other imagery and the voiceover builds that growth mindset.
Above: “Dyin’” by Shady Oaks (music video)
The "Dyin'" music video was directed and shot by Jeff Riley, Noble Bison's part-owner. It's an excellent example of how drone footage can add production value to creative projects. He found a couple of stunning shoot locations near the Colorado-Wyoming border while storyboarding with the bandmates. Stoked on how the vastness would look on camera, he made sure to capture it with the drone to give the video that larger than life scale.
Above: North Park Transportation (Brand Anthem)
What I love about the drone footage in the North Park brand video above is how it simultaneously shows their facility and the city of Denver in the backdrop. Not only is it stunning, but it's a physical marker that's recognizable and easy for locals to connect with. The viewers also get to see how organized and clean their facility is, which builds trust and emphasizes their company's professionalism.
To close,
When producing your next video project, consider a video production company that offers drone footage. Drone videography is a fantastic way to take videos to the next level and stand out from your competitors, whether you're a business, sharing your story or products with prospective customers, or a creative that wants to make something memorable.
Looking for professional drone videography services? Our Noble Bison team would love to answer any questions you have and give you a free project quote.
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