Aerial photography and video work has exploded since the introduction of low cost drones, and the pace that it is advancing is rapid to say the least.
After using our DJI Phantom 3 Professional (Lenny) for the last 3 years, we decided it was time to keep up and ahead of the playing field, so meet our new baby, the DJI Inspire 2 with the X7 Camera Kit (or SkyNet it has now been nicknamed).
The new super 35mm sensor now matches the same sensor we use on our Sony FS7, which can film up to 6k RAW! With 14 stops of dynamic range, and a set of four lenses (16mm, 24mm, 35mm and 50mm) the images we can now get from the air are insane.
We have put together a small showreel from some recent shoots to show some of the drones capability.
We have also got a 2nd controller which allows us to have not just one but two operators piloting the drone!
The drone has a secondary camera that point forward for the pilot to use, whilst the camera operator uses the main X7 camera.
This means that the pilot can focus on keeping the drone safe whilst the camera operator can focus on getting the 'perfect' shot.
The landing gear/legs fold up upon take-off allowing the drone to utilise a full 360 degree motion with the camera and it can reach a top speed of around 120 km/ph!
Can't wait to see what we get out of 'SkyNet' next!