I’m just a geek that likes to play with drones. I have a good relationship with local fire chiefs. When I’m available and they get a big fire, they allow me access to shoot drone video.
as a courtesy, I give the chiefs first access to the video and allow them
To veto anything they would prefer not get published.
It allows me to get some pretty unique shots.
I imagine they also use these videos for training after the fact to talk about what went well, what could have been done better.
Here is the video from this particular fire:
Great opportunity there, guess those blokes would be the ones requesting a NFZ if they wanted or needed it on the area.
We usually get them put in place pretty quick on areas with home / car / grass fires etc.
Good you can work in with them so well.
Some really interesting perspectives on the teamwork, they managed pretty well considering how well that back section of the home was alight, and how fast it spread internally into the 2 storey area.
The 'swimming pool' water source and teamwork keeping water up to the main pump truck was particularly good.
I might be off base here but all of the drone teaching I have had stresses that it is illegal to fly over accidents, disasters, etc. whether or not the fire chief is your buddy. That being said, it was a really great shot, and suitable for the local newspaper.Background story ?
Your pic ?
Were you part of the team, keeping on eye on the firefighters ?
Wouldn't like to be on the roof there, wondering if inside framework was burning through and about to drop the roof !
I might be off base here but all of the drone teaching I have had stresses that it is illegal to fly over accidents, disasters, etc. whether or not the fire chief is your buddy. That being said, it was a really great shot, and suitable for the local newspaper.
It's not a question of whether he is your buddy - it's a question of whether the incident commander (in this case probably the Fire Chief) authorized the flight.
Very good and respectful process. You are very fortunate to have this quite unique opportunity. Great video.I’m just a geek that likes to play with drones. I have a good relationship with local fire chiefs. When I’m available and they get a big fire, they allow me access to shoot drone video.
as a courtesy, I give the chiefs first access to the video and allow them
To veto anything they would prefer not get published.
It allows me to get some pretty unique shots.
I imagine they also use these videos for training after the fact to talk about what went well, what could have been done better.
Here is the video from this particular fire:
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