All the equipment used here at Bird's Eye Drone Imaging consists of commercially manufactured systems. We do not fly hobbyist home built aircraft cobbled together from an assortment of unrelated parts. Our aircraft and systems are manufactured by DJI, a world leader in complete multi rotor systems.
Safety is our first priority in aerial
photography, but that doesn't mean we can't make this a friendly and
enjoyable experience! We work with you to get the shots and video you
want in a fun and safe manner while following the drone regulations as
prescribed by the FAA.
I highly recommend Arthur Ritchie and his incredible drone work. He exceeded our expectations by not only his photography and video work, but his super positive attitude about the whole experience. He really showed his expertise as a pilot and as a special person. ART IS AWESOME!!
David Urban, REALTOR
John R Wood Properties
www.davidturban.com
I recently worked with Art on a drone video project and everything was 1st class from the time we started until the finished video---which was just spectacular and included perfect video editing including gentle fades, scene transitions, a great musical selection, and descriptive graphics that were perfectly timed and placed.
Art's exceptional depth of knowledge and experience as a full-scale pilot really comes thru in his drone piloting & videography which is so precise and exacting yet flows like a gentle aerial ballet. The video that Bird's Eye Drone Imaging produced for me was literally breathtaking and everyone who has seen it is completely amazed.
Thank you Art for some incredible work!!!
Michael Cuy
NASA Glenn Research Center
Turbine Engine Materials Testing
Birds Eye Drone Imaging is a wonderful service. The quality of the video and production is great. The customer service is impeccable. Thank you for such a great product.
Brett Robertson
Montvile Township, Ohio
This was made possible by the newly created FAA Certificates of Authorization (COA) for Commercial Drone / Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) which first became available in 2015. Up to that point in time almost all supposedly commercial drone operations were operating illegally without FAA authorization. Many of these operations were being flown by hobbyist who didn't possess any knowledge of the national airspace system or the rules that govern it. Most in fact were not even licensed pilots let alone commercial pilots.
Cap Art Ritchie has over 40 years experience as both a model and full scale aircraft pilot. Bird's Eye Drone Imaging is a natural combining of Cap Art's love of flying / aviation and photography. Cap Ritchie currently holds Commercial, Airline Transport and Flight Instructor Pilot Certificates along with Single Engine, Multi Engine and numerous jet aircraft type ratings. Cap Art is a 30+ year veteran United Airline's pilot who has served as Captain on Airbus A319, A320 and Boeing B737, B757 & B767 aircraft.
Bird's Eye Drone Imaging is a member of the CRPAA.
We currently fly several DJI Phantom 3 Professionals and the incredible
DJI Inspire 2.
Catch a quick viideo of our New Inspire 2 here!
DJI
Inspire 2The Inspire 1 was a revelation. The first filmmaking
drone in the world to integrate an HD video transmission
system, 360° rotating gimbal and a 4K camera,as well as the
simplicity of app control. The launches of the Zenmuse X5
and X5R cameras further cemented the Inspire as a critical
tool for filmmakers around the globe.
The Inspire 2 takes everything that was good about the
Inspire 1 and improves it. An all-new image processing
system records at up to 5.2K in CinemaDNG RAW,Apple ProRes
and more. It goes from 0 to 50mph (80kph) in just 5 seconds
and hits a maximum speed of 58mph (94kph) and has a max
descent speed of 9m/sfor unheard of speed and agility in an
aircraft this size. A dual battery system prolongs the
flight time to a maximum of 27 minutes (with an X4S),while
self-heatingtechnology allows it to fly even in low
temperatures. FlightAutonomy has been revised and developed
specifically for the Inspire 2,providing two directions of
obstacleavoidance and sensor redundancy. Increased
intelligence adds multiple intelligent flight modes,
including Spotlight Pro, giving even single pilots the
ability to create complex,dramatic shots. An upgraded video
transmission system is now capable of dual signal frequency
and dual channel, streaming video from an onboard FPV camera
and the maincamera simultaneously, for better pilot and
camera operator collaboration.
Compared with the Inspire 1, the Inspire 2 utilizes an innovative structure that separates the CineCore 2.0 image processing system from the camera and places it inside the aircraft. This means that the sensor and optical system are detachable and easily connected using a newly designed quick-release connector. Designing the camera system in this way effectively protects the sensor from magnetic interference originating from the processor. It also allows a range of lightweight camera units to be connected as required by different scenes. The uprated M4/3 sensor — and support for interchangeable lenses — allows the Zenmuse X5S to capture high resolution images of incredibly high quality, when combined with the extraordinary CineCore 2.0 image processing system.
The Phantom 3 Professional is a very
sophisticated aircraft that relies on a GPS-based navigation
system to maintain a high degree flight stability which allow
videographers to get the smoothest possible shoots.
In addition to the GPS the Phantom 3 utilizes an Inertial
Measurement Unit (IMU) using a 6-axis gyroscope plus
accelerometers to keep track the slightest tilt or change in
acceleration. This data is relayed to the Main Controller and
used to help maintain a stable flight.
The Phantom 3 has a range of over 1.2 mile and is capable
of flight times up to 23 minutes.
A live 720p HD image is presented at the controller enabling the pilot full camera control, allowing the setting of parameters such as camera tilt, ISO, shutter speed, white balance as well as video start/stop and to take photos. A mobile device is tethered to the transmitter via a USB with a wireless range of up to 1.2 miles line-of-sight (depending on conditions).
Vision Positioning System uses a specially
designed camera as well as sonic echolocation to provide a high
degree of stability indoors and while close to the ground very
comparable to
what the GPS does outdoors. This technology allows the Phantom 3
to hold its location, stop when the controls are released, and
quickly respond to pilot commands indoors even when GPS is unavailable
A flying camera that packs years of experience in aerial imaging into one compact, system, shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per second and capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleaner than ever.
The Phantom 3 Professional’s camera has an f/2.8 lens with a 94⁰ field of view, virtually eliminating the unwanted lens distortion common in other cameras not built to shoot from the air. Built from 9 separate elements, including two aspherical elements, that reduce weight and complexity without sacrificing image quality, this lens brings the brightest, truest colors to life.
Paired with DJI’s industry-standard gimbaled stabilization technology, the Phantom 3 camera is held perfectly stable. This 3-axis gimbal makes complex shots and hovering for long exposure incredibly steady. The Phantom 3 camera will capture smooth, stable footage throughout the entire flight. The camera and gimbal are fully controllable by the pilot through the remote controller and dedicated DJI Pilot app.
The camera system is capable of multiple Video Resolutions and Frame Rates. Media is recorded internally to a micro SD card.
We recently added the DJI Osmo to our expanding list of
tools.
The DJI Osmo is a hand held gyro stabilized 4K camera.
With this camera we can recreate the feel and affect of a drone
flying through even the most confined spaces. The specs on
Osmo camera are almost identical to our Drone cameras with the
exception of new additional features such as slow motion and the
ability to capture time lapse video. The Osmo can also
take 360 degree panoramas and record at up to 120 frames per
second in HD.
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