give you a sense of distance. A drone doesn’t have the same perspective as a helicopter.”
Barrera adds, “Through careful and selective training, both HDGC and Black Wolf are now able to provide the highest standard of training, equipment and procedures that can fulfill a producer’s vision. So ultimately, we can either fly support (e.g. external load cargo) to deliver equipment/production crews to a remote location for them to maximize their filming time, or we can be actively involved in the production on camera. Plus, we can work with drones more closely than is normally accepted so that the production achieves what they need.”
Providing helicopter services for film and TV projects is exciting and challenging for Chris Sharpe and the team. Those who work in this realm do so with a mission-based focus. Their goals are to keep their eyes on safety and logistics – not on Hollywood’s bright stars.