NEWS

The Wolf of Wall Street with a Canon C500 and Gemini 4K Recorder'

November 13th, 2012

Just wrapped shooting for Scorsese's upcoming film "The Wolf of Wall Street." We used the CineStar 8 multi rotor, and Canon C500 with Convergent Designs Gemini Recorder. Image out of the C500 looked amazing! 

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0993846/

Working with PSYOP to create FedEx 'Enchanted Forest'

December 7th, 2011

Freefly worked with PSYOP to shoot FedEx's new magical ad 'Enchanted Forest' in the Hoh rainforest just outside of Forks, Washington.  

A small making of clip: Psyop for FedEx: The Making of 'Enchanted Forest'

Another article from Adweek: The Spot: Fairy-Tale Express Sustainable solutions are more than just make-believe in BBDO and Psyop's enchanting new FedEx ad

Shooting Mobius with Vincent Laforet

November 30th, 2011

Here is Mobius, a short film we worked on with Vincent Laforet using Canon's new C300 camera. Also check out the Behind the Scenes of Mobius and Vincent's post "Rockin the RC Heli" about working with Freefly.

CineStar 8 flies the RED EPIC

September 7th, 2011

Check out the first flight of our RED EPIC M on the CineStar 8.

Using the latest composite technology, the CineStar 8 is an extremely lightweight and rigid aerial platform. This innovative design allows for higher payloads and longer flight times.

The 2 axis CineStar camera gimbal is completely adjustable to accommodate a wide range of cameras from small DSLR's all the way up to the Red EPIC.

The CineStar 8 in this video weighs 6lbs ready to fly and is lifting a 10lb payload, over 1.5 times its own weight!

FreeFly Behind The Scenes.

February 9th, 2011

Take a look at a few of the projects we have been lucky enough to be a part of over the last 5 years.

Panasonic AF100 1080p slow motion heli test flight.

January 12th, 2011

We got our Panasonic AF100 in the office a few days back and the weather was finally good enough for a quick test flight today. Very impressed! It is so nice to be able to shoot full 1080 slow motion.

Nikon D7000: Camera Road Test With Chase Jarvis

September 14th, 2010

Worked with Chase Jarvis and the prototype Nikon D7000 to shoot aerials in "Benevolent Mischief".

PBS Nature Feature Documentary Beartrek.

September 5th, 2010

FreeFly works with PBS Nature and Wildlife Media to shoot aerials for the Feature Documentary about Bears around the world.

Clean Break passes 3 million views.

August 15th, 2010

Working with GRAiNEY Pictures & The Sibs, Freefly provided all the aerial assets for this action water-sports series (Clean Break on Crackle)

FreeFly transmits live HD from Remote helicopter on Seattle Mariner's opening day.

April 12th, 2010

A small unmanned helicopter lifts off from Safeco Field, as the Seattle Mariners Opening Day festivities ramp up to full speed. (Press Release)

Freefly's newest edition to the fleet.

March 30th, 2010

After extensive research and development the latest FreeFly helicopter is complete.  This helicopter  features 360 degree unobstructed camera movement and the ability to carry a RED.