Drone Crew (Pty) Ltd is the first fully licensed drone operator in the South African film industry, and the 3rd fully licensed operator overall (the others being in Anti Rhino Poaching and Mining sectors).
We would like to thank all involved at SACAA and DOT for processing our application in a professional manner, and our entire team of experts for their hard work and commitment to the process, as well as all those who have supported us and cheered us on along the way.
This is a great milestone for us, and we look forward to leading the way in providing a safe and reliable service in this specialised part of the film industry.
]]>Filming in Lagos Nigeria can have some unique challenges, but our shoot was quite smooth, except for being rained out all morning of the shoot. Fortunately the weather cleared up just enough to get the shots.
"Will definitely give you a call for future work."
-- Mark Lawrie (director)
Various drone shots of a game drive as well as establishing shots of a hotel and guest enjoying activities at the hotel.
"This is really a lot better than we've had in the past."
-- Michael Oberholzer (director)
"Thank you so much. The footage is wonderful."
-- Joao Marcos Oliveira (director)
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The drone shots were cut seamlessly with steadicam shots and speed ramping to allow to viewer to travel through the building.
"Thank you for helping us out."
-- Nikki Bowden (production)
Aerial footage with RED Scarlet camera on octocopter drone for international TV commercial.
"I love this shot!"
-- Basha de Bruijn (director)
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We loved working with this energetic South African crew! The film is set in the town of Potchefstroom, about 2 hours from Joburg. We shot a number of scenic and establishing shots in and around Potchefstroom and surrounds.
The film was released at cinemas in South Africa in February 2015.
"Great to work with your team"
-- Desmond Denton (co-producer)
This included a lot of flying from a speedboat, to film the action.
"The drone shots are amazing, We will have you back for the next block"
-- Sam (director)
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We shot drone aerial footage with a Canon C300 camera on our octocopter drone.
"That is exactly what we are looking for."
-- Chris Green (director)
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Drone shot of a luxury home with a Lamboghini and Rolls Royce Phantom, and another shot of a luxury yacht traveling at speed with jetski's racing around it.
"I like that very much"
-- Nico Beyer (director)