THE WORLD’S FIRST BALLOON OPERATOR DEDICATED TO FILM-MAKING
- 6 SIZES OF BALLOON from tiny ‘HOPPERS’ to 4-man crew
- FULLY UK/EU CERTIFICATED balloons
- BALLOONS specially adapted for STABLE SHOTS and 360deg ROTATION
- British/European-approved AIR OPERATOR’S CERTIFICATE
- EU-level INSURANCE
- COMMERCIAL PILOTS with flying experience in 103 countries
- MULTI-LINGUAL pilots speaking English, French, German, Chinese, Japanese
- CONTACTS with aviation authorities worldwide
- Extensive EXPERIENCE of filming in 5 CONTINENTS and over MAJOR CITIES such as London
- Enviable SAFETY RECORD on a par with major airlines
- UNIQUE proximity of flight for UNUSUAL SHOTS and ANGLES
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED USING A BALLOON TO ENHANCE THE DEPTH OF YOUR FILMING?
Hot air balloons offer several key advantages to serious film-makers:
- A stable platform for camera, sound and presenter without vibration and with minimal intermittent noise
- A 360-degree panning ability
- Many alternative viewpoints for Go-Pro type cameras
- Very close shots of inaccessible subjects - wildlife, geographical & cultural features - in complete safety
- Low passing speed and no downwash
- High accuracy of flightpath using a variety of launch-points
- Low operating cost compared to helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft
- Low transit costs for positioning, including international airfreight
- Encourages interaction with local people – especially children
- Access to locations where other aerials might not be feasible
Gone-With-The-Wind are the only UK/European balloon operator to focus solely on aerial camera work, and employ pilots specifically experienced in providing film service since 1972.
Click here to contact us to discuss your requirements.
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