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Introduction to Drones for Film and Photography
March 24, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$50 – $75
Learn everything about safe and effective drone filming, from NAVCanada regulations to UAV setup and hands-on camera operation. 4-hour workshop includes both indoor lecture and outdoor demonstration sessions.
Friday March 24, 2017
3:00pm – 7:00pm
University of Victoria, Fine Arts Bldg. Room #209
CineVic Members: $50 + GST
Non-members: $75 + GST
Registration and workshop fee deadline: Monday March 20th
To register, email Roll.Focus. Productions: [email protected]
Instructor: Mike Walker, Executive Producer, Roll.Focus Productions
CLASSROOM (2 Hours)
– UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Overview
– Various Systems & Camera Compatibility
– Safety Planning
– Transport Canada Regulations (including permits & applications)
– NAVCanada Regulations
– Air Traffic Communications
– Insurance Considerations
– Weather Systems
– Location Scouting
– Site Planning (obstacles, launch point, emergency zones)
– Flight modes (GPS, attitude, return-to-home)
– Flight Dynamics
BREAK (0.5 Hour)
OPEN AIR FLIGHT (1.5 Hours)
– UAV Set Up
– Preflight Checks
– Basic Maneuvers
– Hands-on Camera Operation
– Final Q&A