In January 2013, DJI released the Phantom I, a drone that marked the beginning for us. It didn’t yet have a gimbal, but paired with a GoPro Hero 3, which had just come out, it was already capable of capturing impressive footage. That same year, we traveled to Stromboli for the first time. The 2200 mAh LiPo battery offered around ten minutes of flight time. Despite the technical limitations, we knew immediately: this was our opportunity. Compact, lightweight, and even a total loss during a volcano mission would have been manageable. What would really hurt, though, was the thought of the project itself failing. The biggest challenge wasn’t the drone. It was the preparation, the travel, the effort to secure permits, and the ability to move freely in an active volcanic zone. Every image we look at today is more than just a photo. It represents a complex chain of planning, risk, and personal commitment. Yes, that’s how it all contact for us.
Martin Biermeier
In January 2013, DJI released the Phantom I, a drone that marked the beginning for us. It didn’t yet have a gimbal, but paired with a GoPro Hero 3, which had just come out, it was already capable of capturing impressive footage. That same year, we traveled to Stromboli for the first time. The 2200 mAh LiPo battery offered around ten minutes of flight time. Despite the technical limitations, we knew immediately: this was our opportunity. Compact, lightweight, and even a total loss during a volcano mission would have been manageable. What would really hurt, though, was the thought of the project itself failing. The biggest challenge wasn’t the drone. It was the preparation, the travel, the effort to secure permits, and the ability to move freely in an active volcanic zone. Every image we look at today is more than just a photo. It represents a complex chain of planning, risk, and personal commitment. Yes, that’s how it all contact for us.
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