I started Lofty Media in 2012 after purchasing the first drone ever designed for commercial aerial video and photography, a DJI S800 hexacopter... It was a natural progression of my love for photography and aviation, from flying light aircraft in East Africa, strapping any camera I could find onto remote controlled helicopters and planes before drones even existed, to building my own custom "flying cameras". Things have sure come a long way since then!
We were one of the first drone operators in Canada, there were no guidelines, and to get our SFOC's from Transport Canada in order to operate commercially we had to come up with and apply our own procedures. What started as a 5 page document gradually grew to over 40 pages over the years.
Clients sometimes ask me what I think of the new drone regulations and pilot certification system implemented in 2019. Well, it is great that clear guidelines now exist in order to comply with Transport Canada's stringent regulations. However, in the end it is not all about being licensed, buying a drone and relying on automation. Where is the room to be creative and improvise? What happens if things go wrong and critical decisions need to be made on the fly? It is not all about the gear either, but how you use it. The intricate inner workings of cameras and drones, developing the instinct, the eye, the feel which grants complete creative freedom and which only comes with years of experience.
After thousands of hours, flying and camera operating becomes second nature... You are focused and calm, everything is predictable, tuned to perfection and exactly as it should be. When you choose Lofty Media, you are getting the service and product that only those years of experience can provide. That is the foundation our team is built upon.
Cedric (Operations Manager / Owner)
COVID-19
We will continue to provide efficient and safe services to our clients throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.
Aerial operations are conducted outdoors, our flying cameras are operated remotely, and any interactions leading to the possible spread of COVID-19 are therefore greatly reduced.
We have taken measures to ensure our crews are social distancing when not on a work site, use separate vehicles for travel, disinfect equipment before and after any shoot, wear face masks and/or keep at a safe distance from each other during shoots (with hands free wireless headsets).
If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact us, and please stay safe and informed as the COVID-19 outbreak progresses.
