Drones - Africa Film Services

Africa viewed from the sky is just incredible. It’s during several shoots with Yann Arthus Bertrand that we came to experience the wonders and really understand the techniques. We are now offering a full range of services, from high definition photography to full HD video with a full frame CCD. In partnership with Heliviewimaging.com we are able to offer a one shop aerial imaging service.

– Our favorite machine is the petrol powered remote controlled Vario Helicopter with a gyro stablilised gimbal. This machine requires the pilot plus a cameraman, each of them concentrating on their own task. It’s the perfect machine for wide open spaces and controlled environments. It is able to fly in much windier conditions than the smaller multi-rotors.

It is a modified Vario helicopter with a Photoship one 3 x pro gyro stabilized gimble. The images are perfectly stabilized.

We currently fly it with a Lumix GH3 – with several pro lens. This give us a flying time of 30 mn. This machine has the advantage of offering a much longer flying time with lighter configuration (Sony Alpha 6300) of up to 45 mins . No other platform offers such endurance.

The helicopter is remotely piloted by Eric Hallard who is a professional licensed pilot. The cameras are operated by Michel Laplace-Toulouse who is a professional photographer, a drone cameraman with a vast experience in the film industry.

– For towns and built up areas we recommend the use of our multi-rotor with its 4K built -in camera (DJI Phantom 4 Pro). You can either have your own operator or use our cameraman.