Today we’d like to introduce you to Mina Ghabriall.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Mina. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I went to a doctor’s appointment in July 2015, and there was a Fortune magazine with an article in it titled “As commercial drone use soars, ‘drone services’ take flight” (http://fortune.com/2015/07/17/commercial-drone-service/). After reading, I thought of how incredible it would be to own a drone. Coincidentally, later that night, a friend asked if I knew anyone who owned a drone because he was looking for drone services for a friend’s wedding. I began to think that perhaps this could be an opportunity. After much research, flight ground school, FAA 333 exemption, and Part 107 sUAS license, I am a local provider of quality drone footage. I began by practicing on weekends with my newly purchased drone. I poured over anything related to aerial cinematography and new techniques or practices that could elevated my offering. Real estate clients and wedding requests started to pour in. Now, I have a steady flow of drone work every week.
Has it been a smooth road?
Not a smooth road. Learning about FAA regulations, and learning how to operate safely and legally were part of the growing pains. Also, mastering the operation of drone so that I could generate quality footage took time.
So, let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Archangel Drone Videography, Inc. story. Tell us more about the business.
I specialize in creative aerial cinematography. Anyone can go buy a drone, click some buttons, and have the drone fly around. What I do best is fly in technically challenging circumstances. One of my favorite things to do with the drone is to begin the video as if it were eye level. As the drone gradually rises into the air, the viewer quickly understands that this video is unique. Flying between trees, under bridges, or grazing mountain ridges is a passion of mine. To capture a truly unique bit of footage requires courage and mastery of your drone. That is what sets me apart.
How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
I believe in 5-10 years, drones will become smarter and safer. Geo-fencing which keeps drones away from where they are not supposed to go [airports, restricted airspace, etc.] will ensure public safety. Also, I believe safety features will get better [sense and avoid, active recognition, etc.]. My hope is for a fully immersive drone experience for the pilot, where I can experience what my drone sees and control it as if I was the drone. Use of immersive 3D goggles, smarter RC units, and professional-grade safety equipment will hopefully open the door to that future.
Contact Info:
- Website: http://www.archangeldronevideography.com/
- Phone: (323) 844-2278
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archangeldronev/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArchangelDroneVideography
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArchangelDroneV
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/archangel-drone-videography-los-angeles-2
