drone

Vive Media has been hired to capture drone video for Nat Geo, Bravo, Animal Planet, Subaru, Conde Naste Traveler, Key West Boats, The College of Charleston, and numerous other commercial clients.

We pride ourselves on having one of the first Part 107 certified pilots in South Carolina, carrying a $2 million drone liability insurance policy, and always bringing a back-up drone with us on set. Our main workhorse is the DJI Inspire 2 with X7 camera, but we also own the smaller Phantom and Mavic series drones for when a smaller UAV is required. Whether we are hired strictly as a drone pilot or we’re incorporating drone video into one of our own turn-key productions, flying drones is our favorite part of any job.

Featured Drone Work

Hire Our Team

The Vive Media crew is available for hire as a dual-operator setup with the DJI Inspire 2 and X7 camera. Capable of flying at speeds of up to 60mph and recording CinemaDNG Raw at 6k resolution, the Inspire 2 is ready for any production. Our team is one of the only crews in South Carolina that is experienced with this high-end aerial filming setup.

FPV Micro-Drone

Our team is highly skilled at flying FPV micro-drones where a traditional drone could never go. Safe & effective, our FPV drones are as small as 3” x 3” and come equipped with propeller guards to avoid any potential damage to people or property. Whether we are doing a micro-drone tour through a hotel, or integrating FPV into a production there is no better team in the Southeast.

Drone Photography

In addition to drone video, our crew is adept at capturing drone photography. If we are filming with a drone, there is no reason to not also capture high-resolution aerial photography. Here is a small sample of our work.

Case Studies

See more of our work. Click on any logo below to view a case study.

College of Charleston

College of Charleston

Client: The College of CharlestonIn collaboration with the College of Charleston, we've crafted their Institutional Video, presenting the university's brand narrative for broadcast, along with highlighting the remarkable advantages of their MBA program. Our...

Charleston International Airport

Charleston International Airport

Charleston International AirportThis series was crafted to play on screens all over Charleston International Airport. Have you seen one of them? Our videos give visitors a taste of what they will experience in Charleston and welcome locals back home. Immerse yourself...

Visit Greenville

Visit Greenville

Client: Visit GreenvilleWe’ve partnered with Visit Greenville to capture FPV drone flythrough videos all over the city. These popular videos range from 15-seconds to 1-minute, and showcase the picturesque landscapes, downtown streets, and iconic landmarks from a...

Explore Charleston

Explore Charleston

Client: Explore Charleston Explore Charleston, also known as the Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, has been an amazing client of ours for years now. We partner with them to create unique and engaging video series and one-off productions for everything...

Boatsetter

Boatsetter

Client: BoatsetterBoatsetter is a national company connecting boat owners with boat renters and captains. Their mission is to make unique on-the-water experiences accessible for everyone and every budget. We partnered with them to create videos showcasing three key...

Free Fly Apparel

Free Fly Apparel

From Sun Up To Sun DownClient: Free Fly ApparelThe challenge was to create a two-minute brand video for a clothing company that has never done video content before. Our friends over at Badfish brought us onto this project to be the DP (aka the main videographer) and...

Wild Dunes

Wild Dunes

Wild Dunes ResortClient: Hyatt Destination HotelsWild Dunes Resort in sunny Isle of Palms, South Carolina is always a joy to work with. This beachfront paradise offers a variety of hotels, vacation rentals, restaurants and shopping, premier golf courses, and so much...

Charlestowne Hotels

Charlestowne Hotels

Client: Charlestowne HotelsWe’ve been a partner to Charlestowne Hotels since 2017, traveling all over the country to create compelling video content for their numerous properties. Our videos showcase the beautiful rooms, restaurants, and amenities at hotels like Hotel...

Avocet Hospitality Group

Avocet Hospitality Group

Client: Avocet Hospitality GroupAvocet Hospitality Group is a major player in the tourism and hospitality industry. We work closely with them to create video content for several of their properties, including The Read House in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Tides Folly...

Key West Boats

Key West Boats

Client: Key West BoatsKey West Boats came to us through their agency, Blue Ion, to film their entire lineup of 14 boats. For this turn-key video production, we relied heavily on our Inspire 2 to film each boat running at up to 60mph. We even got all 14 boats in the...

Sorinex

Sorinex

40 Years of StrengthClient: SORINEXSorinex is the most sought after strength brand for professional teams, colleges, high schools and military bases. They design, build, and install weight lifting equipment into gyms all across the US and globally. In honor of...

Water Buffalo

Water Buffalo

Water Buffalo Hydration PacksClient: Water BuffaloWater Buffalo found us after seeing the work we created for another outdoor brand that we both love, Free Fly Apparel. The goal of this shoot was to create three videos, one for each of Water Buffalo’s products (two...

Drata

Drata

DrataDrata, a leading security and compliance automation platform, needed help creating a high-end brand film to roll out as part of their brand re-launch. Our producers quickly put together a large two-day production at three different locations: two offices and one...

Har-Tru

Har-Tru

Client: Har-TruHar-Tru is one of the world's largest and most complete suppliers of high-quality tennis court surfaces, equipment, and accessories. Our first project with Har-Tru was the creation of a construction timelapse for the new Credit One Stadium on Daniel...

Holiday Inn Club Vacations

Holiday Inn Club Vacations

Family Point-of-View SeriesClient: Holiday Inn Club VacationsWe’ve been part of the team that has created a series of point-of-view (POV) short films for Holiday Inn Club Vacations. In collaboration with Hunt House Pictures, the Vive team has done everything from...