Hey Stage 32 community, an organization I'm volunteering with is looking to purchase a drone to follow around a politician, film it, and be capable of carrying and dropping props. Any advice on drones/devices that are capable of this? Thanks!
Filmmaking / Directing : Drone question by Brady Watson
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This sounds like a plot for an assassination.
hahaha, you're onto us! (jk). The org is a campaign finance reform group and we want to drop some fake checks or cash near a politician.
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Sounds fun, but be careful. Besides politicians losing their sense of humor, some cities have banned drones or restricted their flight. Check local laws or risk fines/imprisonment.
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Ahh makes sense. Thanks for the heads up Tony!
It's good to have a heads up with drones flying above you.
Haha yes it is indeed!
Doesn't the Capital have some of these for the Presidental's outdoor speeches ? ha ha Ok, maybe check renting from CBS, NBC, ABC / affiliates ( in your area). I remember seeing small ones with USB / Cameras at a Retail store (E. Beermains - now closed ... like a lot of retail issues (yikes), but look around like Lowes, Home Depot, or .... Air Force bases / buddies who may have an inside scoop on the Drone scene. Good luck, May the Force be with you .... Always.
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Hire an FAA certified drone operator/cinematographer with a 4K camera onboard and do all your paperwork regarding permits, notifications, insurance - very important especially flying over crowds. Cut no corners. But no need to buy a drone. Nashville must have some film organizations with lists of qualified operators. Did I mention insurance and permits? So very important.
Yeah, I second the peeps here urging caution. Just look at the trouble Egg Boy got into down here in Australia. #longliveEggBoy
Its easier to drop props from a balloon where ballooning is a legal every day activity on location and film the actor recipients reaction from cameras the ground. I did this on a beach in Andalucia where the balloon “already” had all insurances and permits etc. We did two takes no problem.
I only ever need drones for above scenic car rides in must have visuals in a scene. Its too complicated to hire a drone for a drop. Or maybe you doing car chase after cash is dropped ground?