The Small Book on Lithium Batteries

Drone Lithium battery charging station - prepping for next day shoot

A RiskĀ of Drone Aerial Photography Whether you are running a business or flying for hobby, drone aerial video and photography comes with inherent risks and rewards. While the rewards are plenty, the risks can often be overlooked. If you fly drones you must be readily aware of the risks associated with Lithium Polymer batteries. There …

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Tips to Take Your Drone Aerial Filming International

tips for international drone aerial filming

Perks of a Professional Drone Aerial Team   One of the best perks of being a professional aerial team is the travel. It is not uncommon to be in the garage on Saturday tuning up your gear or looking over some footage and the next thing you know you get a phone call that puts …

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Drones On Emergency Scenes

drones can help with emergency services such as search and rescue

We at Drones Of Prey have special interest on emergency services/personnel and where drones can help. As the owner I’ve vested 18 years full-time as a firefighter and 16 years full-time service as a paramedic. During this time I started flying remote control helicopters and filming…..dreaming of what drones can bring to the emergency situations …

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Around the Continent in 21 Days

drone captures vision of paradise in Costa Rica

October proved to be a continent covering “hop, skip and a jump” for Drones of Prey. Early October had us on the shores of North Carolina’s Outer Banks gathering footage of some of the East Coast’s most pristine beaches. The weather seemed like it was almost inviting us to fly and capture those magical shots. …

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How Camera Moves Can Make or Break your Footage

beach videography shoot done via drone - captures more than what a camera can

The art of gimbal operations If you are looking for a more cinematic shot, using the locked off camera and looking straight out of the nose rarely is not typically the look you will want. A locked off camera in any orientation should only be used a small percentage of the time. Unfortunately, it’s used …

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Getting the Section 333 Exemption by the FAA

drone aerial videography services in atlanta and colorado, be sure your pilot is FAA exempt

Why does the Section 333 Exemption by the FAA Matter for Drone Aerial Services?   Drones of Prey has been granted exemption to operate commercially by the FAA, but what does that mean and why does it matter to you?   No hasslesĀ – As an FAA approved company, you are assured that your project will …

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CMT Death Valley Premier – Aerials by Drones Of Prey

aerial drone photography capabilities - commercials, infomercials, tv shows and more

See Drones Of Prey’s aerial work on CMT’s “Death Valley” premiering tonight 11/10c. This groundbreaking 4 part series follows the few who brave the scorching terrain in search of mystic legends and buried riches. About Death Valley Welcome to the gateway to hell — Death Valley. It’s the most treacherous place on earth and yet, …

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Arizona Aerial Cinematography – Lake Havasu

drones can go where cameras and people can't - use drone aerial photography

Arizona Aerial Cinematography & Challenges at Lake Havasu Drones of Prey (DOP) beat the heat in Arizona at Lake Havasu shooting for a soon to be released show on CMT. Daytime temperatures reached well over 110 degrees andĀ high gusting winds from the desert didn’t stop pilot or machine. The DOP crew pounded away for 2 …

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Aerial Cinematography In Las Vegas – Electric Daisy Carnival

Las Vegas sees what drones are made of and the benefits of them

Aerial Cinematography In Las Vegas – EDC Aerial cinematography in Las Vegas was provided by Drones Of Prey for the Electric Daisy Carnival. Held at Vegas Motor Speeday, EDC dazzledĀ more than 400,000 people with 8 stages of entertainment utilizing cutting edge video and lighting gear. Each stage featured a different artist and offered a visual …

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Electric Daisy Carnival – Aerial Cinematography New York

Capture what photographers can't with drones - Drone crowd photos at the Electric Daisy Carnival in NY

Aerial Cinematography New York – EDC Drones Of Prey provided arial photography and aerial videography for the multi-city dance fest, Electric Daisy Carnival, held in the MetLife Stadium parking lot in New Jersey. Over 100,000 people turned out for the 2014 EDC event, which is just the first stop on it’s multi city tour.