Cinema Drone Training

Hollywood cinema applications pose specific challenges not associated with any other drone application. Hoisting cameras packages easily valued in excess of six figures, these rigs are larger and more powerful than anything else in the industry.This difference alone makes these platforms exponentially more complex and it doesn’t stop there. Transport and charging present monumental challenges, vibration plays havoc on the structures as well as video, and invisible interference can abruptly cause instant panic. On-set challenges add to the stress as pilots must balance the safety of crew, talent, property and equipment while under immense pressure. When you step into this arena, you better know what you’re doing. Training in this arena is specifically intended to bridge the gap between the cinema world and these highly complex machines. In this series we delve deep into the technical side to strip away the fear, misconceptions and reveal tricks and secrets amassed over thousands of flights. Learn how to spot problems before it’s too late. Quickly assess and solve technical issues. Confidently approach every aspect of a shoot, lower risk and dramatically reduce stress.

Course Curriculum

  • Introduction to custom builds
  • Soldering
  • Design strategies for specific cinema applications
  • Flight controller
  • Motor selection
  • Gimbal balancing / tuning
  • Vibration isolation
  • Motor and prop balancing
  • Flight controller configuration
  • Control tuning and customization for personal preference
  • Cinema specific location prep,travel. Setup as well as on site repairs
  • Q&a session on 333
  • Q&a hardware and flight operations
  • Heavy lift
  • Ronin / alexmos / movi
  • Hdmi and hd-sdi video downlink
  • Long range transmission system uhf
  • Design strategies for specific commercial applications
  • Workflow
  • Contracts / pricing and sign off
  • All appropriate faa documents
  • All faa paperwork filing assistance
  • Asa – faa written exam guide
  • Faa written test endorsement
  • Pilots log book
  • Certificate of completion
  • 1 hour Q&A with aviation attorney regarding current and upcoming faa regulations