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.
Explore Charleston
Client: Explore CharlestonExplore 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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...
Charleston County Economic Development
Charleston County Economic DevelopmentWe always love working with the Charleston County Economic Development team to help them showcase the amazing strides they’ve made in the Charleston County business community. Most recently, we had the pleasure of creating videos...
Town of Mount Pleasant
Town of Mount PleasantWe first started working with the Town of Mount Pleasant in 2018 to promote tourism in the area, focusing on local attractions and hotels. Since then, we’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with the town on some really unique projects. One of...
The Beach Company
Kiawah RiverClient: The Beach CompanyOur partnership with The Beach Company and Kiawah River began in 2018, before construction had even begun in the new Kiawah River development that is now a flourishing community on the water. We were tasked with bringing the vision...