Drone cinematography in Queenstown
Film & Commercial Drone Filming
Overview provides specialist aerial cinematography for film, television and commercial productions throughout New Zealand.
Led by aerial cinematographer Ben Ruffell, we work directly with directors, DPs and production teams to deliver controlled, repeatable aerial camera movement in complex environments.
Ben also provides ground based cinematography when required. View his wider cinematography work at benruffell.com.
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Experience
Established 2015
Commercial clients include Coca-Cola, Samsung, Toyota, Mitsubishi Motors, Subaru, Hyundai, Isuzu, TAG Heuer, ASICS, Sony, Jaguar and others.
Film and television credits include 'Forgive us All', 'A Remarkable Place to Die', 'Don't Make Me Go', 'The Royal Treatment', 'One Lane Bridge', 'Dark City - The Cleaner', 'She-Hulk', 'The Power of the Dog', 'Terbang'.
CAA Part 102 Certified
Operational Excellence
Permitted to conduct operations
• Above 400 feet
• At Night
• Within 4km of an aerodrome
• Within an Active Low Flying Zone
• With Aircraft over 25 kg
$20,000,000 Aviation Liability Insurance
UAV
Drone Platforms
• DJI Inspire 3 + X9-8K Air, 18, 24, 35, 50, 75, 90mm lens
• DJI Mavic 4 Pro
• DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine
• DJI Avata 2 FPV
• Freefly Alta X Heavy-Lift Cinema Drone
Gimbals
Remote Head Systems
• MoVI XL + MoVI Wheels + Tranquilizer
• DJI Ronin 2 + Master Wheels + Vibration Isolator
• NODO Inertia Wheels
• MoVI Pro
Aerial cinematography, not “drone footage”
Approach
Film and commercial drone work requires more than flying skill. Understanding camera movement, framing, timing and the intent of the shot is just as important.
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Cinematic framing
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Controlled, repeatable camera movement
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Flying that serves the shot
The aim is aerial cinematography that cuts naturally with the rest of the footage.