On overview of flying DJI Phantoms with GoPro Hero 3 Black cameras over Provence, France in October 2013. Does this new technology change the way we think of Travel Photography?

1. Phantoms Over Provence

2. OVERVIEW
• September 25 - October 27, 2013
• Switzerland & France
• Several Flights each Day
• Testing Portability and Ease of Use during Travel
!
Does this technology change the way we think of
Vacation Photography?

3. ENGAGING WITH
THE PUBLIC
• You are rarely flying alone
• Be smart & responsible
• Be an Ambassador
• Reach out and Engage

4. “There are many various applications of this
technology for the better of mankind.”
– R O M E O D U R S C H E R , AV I G N O N , O C T O B E R 2 0 1 3

5. “This is full of STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering & Math)”
–ROMEO DURSCHER,NIMES, OCTOBER 2013

6. “FPV is more than a camera in the sky. It is your
EYES in the sky ...”
–MARK JOHNSON, LES BEAUX, OCTOBER 2013

7. PHANTOMS OVER PROVENCE
LESSONS LEARNED

8. “Most people associated RC as being 'for kids or nerds.'
Showing our aerials in real time completely changed that.”
– M A R K J O H N S O N , R O M A N T H E AT H E R , O R A N G E , O C T O B E R 2 0 1 3

9. “DJI has done a lot to reduce the learning curve. The
biggest obstacle for most people is all mental.”
– M A R K J O H N S O N , D A N T E L L E S M O U N TA I N S , O C T 2 0 1 3

10. “Plan for your flight ahead of time. You can have a picture
or panorama ready within minutes after landing. ”
– R O M E O D U R S C H E R , D A N T E L L E S M O U N TA I N S , O C T 2 0 1 3

11. "The Phantom is the lowest
common demoninator. We
purposefully chose it as our
platform because it
represents a true 'beginner'
platform. "
-MARK JOHNSON,
VA C Q U E Y R A S , O C T 2 0 1 3

12. "YOU DON'T
A L W AY S H A V E T O
BE BELOW THE
M U LT I R O T E R . "
-ROMEO DURSCHER,
VENASQUES, OCT 2013

13. FEMALE MARKET
THIS IS NOT JUST FOR THE BOYS!

14. “My single question is, How could you NOT like
flying a Phantom?”
– R O B E R TA ( R O B Y N ) V I L L A V E C C H I A , 7 5 Y E A R S O L D ,
FORMER NASA APOLLO ENGINEER

15. W H AT ' S N E X T ?

16. • Finalizing article "Phantoms Over
Provence"
• Setting up Photo Club speaking
engagements
• Continued use of Phantom in
classrooms as STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering & Math)
example
• Create a website with use
experiences

17. W W W. V I S U A L - A E R I A L S . C O M