Fernie’s Raven Eye Photography just stepped it up with a environmentally friendly electric “hexacopter” that is specialized for low and high level areal photographs. One would expect a photography business with the name of Raven Eye to shoot from the sky!

They can now get shots not normally possible with the much more expensive helicopter or plane. They can fly in residential areas, and below tree tops, with a flight range of over 1000m!. Their hexacopter is perfect for real estate, events, weddings, portraits and general commercial work. Our machine, and crew are fully insured and registered with Transport Canada.

Raven Eye Photography has been operating out of Fernie since the summer of 2000 by Todd Westlake. In 2008 the business evolved to Raven Eye Photography and expanding its assignments to include weddings, portraits, events, commercial and stock photography. Raven Eye Photography is now involved in all aspects of photography and gained a second photographer, Martina Halik, to assist with large contracts and the growing demand for services.

Common questions about a Hexacopter

How long is the flight time?

There are many variables that affect flight time. They bring enough batteries to each shoot to ensure more than enough flying time. They can also re-charge our batteries in the field.

What is the maximum range?

The machine is rated to 1500m, for safety reasons they never push it that far. With a 2 on board mini CMOS camera, they are able to exactly what the machine, and the camera sees. This enables them to frame and capture the perfect shot, while holding a perfect flight path.

What resolution are the photos and video?

Still photography is shot at 18.5mp in RAW format. This gives them plenty of dynamic range to create stunningly vivid photographs, in a size easily used for billboard size prints. Videos are shot at either 1080p or 1080i, usually at 60 fps.

What are the advantages opposed to a real helicopter?

They can fly the multi-rotor in locations a full size helicopter can not, including urban areas, weddings, and family portraits. The hexacopter is also substantially cheaper with its low operating costs.

What are the rates?

The hexacopter is a fraction of the price of a helicopter or plane. Each job is unique and different, pcontact them for a free estimate. Most shoots require a visit to the site before the shoot, this helps plan shots and preform or hazard assessment. This is done at no extra cost.

Is it safe?

Raven Eye Photography takes safety very seriously. THEY survey each site before the shoot to come up with A hazard assessment and plan the shoot accordingly. THE machine is has built in G.P.S for smooth and safe flights, as well as a fail safe return to home function. While the risk of damage to persons or property is very low, They are fully insured and registered with Transport Canada

Do they offer more than aerial cinematography and still photography?

Yes! They can do aerial survey work, assist with land planning and management. The possibilities with this technology truly is endless.

Visit: raveneyephotography.com