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umbilical system that separated the sensor and processor, which meant I now had a product that could be mounted on a drone without compromising resolution. Weight is always a factor for flying, so CineAero was also one of the first to develop a lightweight hybrid drone system, which could be flown on a standard aerial permit and was unique at the time.” CineAero then worked with Chris Knight at KnightSky Aerials to develop the hybrid drone system, which Rose describes as a scaled-down platform built to achieve what other drones on the market could not. Rather than something like the DJI Inspire, Rose wanted to create a mid-range set-up with more speed and control. From this, the hybrid platform was born. These are now a staple on high-end film sets and work alongside heavy-lift drones to cover all manner of shots. Rose and his team have since worked on some huge productions, including the Mission: Impossible franchise. “We use CVP as our equipment supplier as no matter our request, they always deliver”
OLD HAND Among the first to attain a drone pilot certification, Rose’s experience is invaluable on set
“I worked on the sixth, seventh and eighth instalments and my requirements have evolved from just drone piloting to now designing and developing intricate, complex camera platforms for some of the stunts,” he enthuses. “It’s been a real honour to be part of such an iconic film series and to be trusted with creating bespoke camera systems for these incredible action sequences.” For the most recent instalment of the action spy series, the team needed seven camera systems, seven camera bodies and all the accessories to go with them – within two weeks. Rose knew it was a tall order but was confident it could be done. “I called CVP and placed the order just before we were about to head out to another country,” Rose recalls. “CVP only had two of the seven Red V-Raptor cameras in stock, but the team worked tirelessly to deliver the other five within the week. It was very much a last-
minute request but was probably the most prominent one to ensure filming could start on time. Thanks to help from the team at CVP, I had everything I needed to be able to build the arrays and have them on set in the nick of time. We use CVP as our equipment supplier as no matter what our request or time frame, they always deliver – which is integral to our reactive industry.” Mission accomplished.
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BIG SHOT Rose’s bespoke array systems have been deployed in the Mission: Impossible series
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