Overview is Philadelphia’s Premiere Drone Company
ABOUT US
STUNNING VISUALS + SAFE FLIGHTS
From unscripted television to commercial films, our aerial team is ready to capture your event, documentary, space, or story. Our Part 107-certified and fully-insured small team has flown in places across the world: Uganda, Malaysia, Ireland, Cambodia, Iceland, India, Rwanda, Puerto Rico, France, and more! But our home base is in center of the universe- Philadelphia, PA.
OVERVIEW’S CINEMATIC APPROACH
We come from a camera background, so we’re more than just operators. We understand how to tell the aerial part of your story with light, composition, and movement, and we have a thorough understanding of technical specifications to accommodate your needs- whether you’re a production company or a corporate client.
In-house, we own a DJI Inspire 3 and a DJI Mavic 3 Cine as well as additional components like the DJI RTK 2.
OVERVIEW UNDERSTANDS COMPLEX MISSIONS
Overview understands complex missions. FAA waivers needed? Local or institutional regulations to work with? We’re your team.
We’ve operated in shipyards, near military bases, in cities, and construction areas. We know the rules, and we know how to fly safely while still capturing stunning visuals.
Flying the Impossible for Hanwha Shipyard
The Hanwha Philly Shipyard is considered the trickiest airspace in Philadelphia. Not only does it neighbor the stadium complex and the old naval base, but it’s directly in the landing path of PHL’s runways.
When Hanwha’s Korean agency Plan’it enlisted our sister company Philamedia for production services, Overview got right to work.
Before filming even began, Overview provided vital planning in pre-production, arranging FAA clearance for the shoot (with not one, but three rain dates), custom insurance allowances, and pre-planned flight paths to cooperate with the shipyard’s restrictions. Despite a rainy week, the results were 8K footage of Hanwha’s sweeping ship builds and massive goliath crane in action- footage to be used in Hanwha’s international ad campaign.
WE’RE FULL OF GOOD IDEAS
Even on the ground! When one shot was not able to be captured due to flight restrictions, we strategized and enlisted a 200’ boom lift to achieve a similar shot.
When a shipyard says work with our international agency and their Korean production team and obtain four FAA waivers and get coverage for all parties and shoot in ProRes RAW and fly pre-planned paths that see this ship but not that ship and fly with dual operators and wireless transmission for the client… we say, “How high?”
Cinematic Drone Work in Earth’s Hottest Desert
BREATHTAKING AERIALS FOR A DEATH VALLEY DOCUMENTARY
An extreme sports documentary focused on breaking records needs the most extreme footage. That’s why this untitled (and yet unannounced) film set in Death Valley called up Overview to capture the story in all its glory.
OVERVIEW DOES DRONE WORK ANYWHERE
Though we can’t say too much yet, this film is pushing us (and our production partner company, Philamedia) to our creative limits. We’re bringing creative and technical solutions to a complicated story and a harsh environment.
OVERVIEW’S CINEMATIC APPROACH
For this project, Overview is filming on our DJI Inspire 3 with modified long lenses. We can’t wait to share all that we’re capturing for this documentary in Nevada, California, and beyond!
Need to film somewhere besides our glorious Philly? We love to travel!