Experience __ from a New Perspective
Drone Videos with Elevated Asethetic
creating a vibrational updraft,
one flight at a time
AS SEEN WITH:
“Best Vacation Activity hands down in 2024 – You should definitely try.”
“I got more out of this experience than I ever expected.”
"BEST WAY TO REMEMBER A ROAD TRIP"
“Super fun for travelers – You should definitely try.”
“I had no idea my roof kept those secrets”
"Loved seeing new perspectives"
“Epic experience”
“Really fun to see birds eye view"
"YES 1000%"
Project Ideas
#vacation #digital nomad #travel
Travel Footage
"Most vacation photos are with my phone. It was amazing to see views my phone can't see."
+Fly up to 400' above ground level
+Sites pending local flight guidelines
+During daylight hours
+No flights over crowds or wildlife
#homeowner #airbnb #vmbo
Houses and Property
"Easy to document how a yard and house change seasonally over the years"
+Enhance Quality of AirBNB Bookings
+Improve MLS Listing to Sell Faster
+Assessment of Hail Damage, etc
+Status of Roof, Solar, Gutters, etc
#cars #vanlife #bettermemories
Vehicle SpotLight
"Fun to find new roads and explore to inspire a choose your own adventure"
+Get a full scene not just a photo
+Include the surroundings
+Write a visual Roadtrip story
+Coordinate a Mastershot Montage
3 Step Process
Step 1.
Plan:
Prep the Project
[Align the Vibe]
3 Keys to Activate the Highest + Best
• Set Goals for Filming/Project
• Make Specific Requests
• Choose Music to Plan Storyboard
Step 2.
Film:
Fly at Location
[Pending Weather]
Get Footage to Achieve Project Goals
•3 Battery Runs of 30 Min Each
•1-3 Site Locations
•ND Filters as Needed
Step 3.
Finish:
Edit Footage to Music
[Post on Computer]
Unleash Potential with Creativity + Joy
•2 Min Edit for Mastershot Montage
•1-5 Min Edit for Storyboard
•Transfer Footage to Clients SD
Recurring Projects
Save with a pre paid package.
This is called a Retainer. For a good purpose, as retainers hold something in place.
Secure services +
plan destination drone experiences.
You get a specific amount of drone footage consistently for your chosen time intervals.
Retainer Projects can look like:
• Film monthly content for a business
• Record interval construction progress
• Showcase seasonal change at AirBNB
• Infinite Possibilities... what's your idea?
portfolio
[a selection of previous flights]
Cochella Valley, CA
Idyllwild, California
La Jolla, California
Palm Srings, California
Buena Vista, Colorado
Golden, Colorado
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Idaho Springs, Colorado
Brighton, Michigan
San Diego, CA
Boulder, CO
Detroit, Michigan
Elevate the Aesthetic
Ready to see things fresh?
Schedule a call to talk about your drone project idea to make it happen.
“Incredible way to experience life from a new perspective and point of view”
“I feel more creative when thinking about the new possibilities of aerial videos”
"Flight day is super fun"
frequently asked questions
DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone with ND filters is the primary aircraft.
GoPro8 and GoPro10 are used for B roll footage.
Post processing editing is completed in Divinci Resolve.
SD memory cards and external hard drives secure footage.
Send an email to updraftacademy at gmail dot com to discuss your project.
Yes. Fly us anywhere in the world and we'll bring our equiptment and a joyful attitude.
Anywhere in the US can be booked for the next opening in the schedule.
Locations outside of the US may require prep for permit planning and travel to site.
Accomodations are provided for pilot in all locations outside of the Detroit metro area.
Becoming a UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) Pilot requires several qualifications, safety and regulation training with formal in-person proctored testing and renewal testing every 2 years.
Steps for Aspiring Drone Pilots
- Take the test to obtain your Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) Certificate. (All recreational drone flyers are legally required to pass the short online aeronautical knowledge and safety test and provide proof of passage if asked by law enforcement or FAA personnel.)
- Practice flying your drone for fun to log recreational flight hours.
- Get your FAA Tracking Number (FTN).
- Create your Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) profile prior to registering for the knowledge test licensing exam
- Register with FAA.PSI Testing, using your FTN for qualification
- Schedule Your In-person 2 hour FAA Parts 107 Exam at a PSI Testing Center.
- Pay $175 within 10 minutes of Registering
- Practice Daily to Study and Prepare:
> Review Part 107 Rules & Regulations provided at Registration for Exam
> Read the 35pg FAA Airman Certification Standards Document
> Read the 88pg FAA Remote Piolot sUAS Practice Guide (Take Notes)
> Get 80%+ on Practice Tests
> FAA UAG Sample Questions
> Watch Dr. J Part107 Prep Lectures Here
> Watch Mr. Miggs Classroom Prep - Take Timed/Proctored Exam and achieve a minimum of 42 of 60 Qs to pass with 70% for Remote Pilot License (renew every 2 years)
- Once passed, login to the FAA Integrated Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application system (IACRA) to complete FAA form 8710-13.
- Register your aircraft with the Federal Aviation Association (renew every 3 years).
- Once registered, mark your drone with your registration number.
- Since your drone requires an FAA registration number it will also be required to broadcast Remote ID information (unless flown within a FRIA).
- Upgrade your equiptment to a licensed pilot kit to include propeller guards to fly over people, anti-collision red/green lights to fly during civil twilight, add registration tag and QR code to social media accounts.
- Schedule a Meeting with Us to Discuss Team Projects.
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About:
Adding an elevated aeasthetic to life, to kindly add beauty or the appreciation of beauty to the world. Kindness comes in all forms, including choosing to uplift eachother.
Mission:
Helping every person we meet while traveling have the opportunity to see every day surroundings from new perspectives.
+ gratitude for you.
