Drone Filming in Immendingen: Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC for “Einfach Technik”
How does 4MATIC distribute power to all four wheels? For the Mercedes-Benz series “Einfach Technik”, VR-Copter delivered the aerial shots from the Immendingen testing and technology centre. Production by Castor Film.
Project details
- Location: Mercedes-Benz Testing and Technology Center, Immendingen
- Project: “Einfach Technik” – 4MATIC
- Client / production: Mercedes-Benz / Castor Film
- Services: Aerial filming in 4K
- Shoot date: 7 October 2020
Brief and execution
All-wheel drive is hard to show – you only see it when the car is moving on changing surfaces, on gradients and through corners. The drone shows exactly that: car and section of track in one frame, movement and driving line from above.
As on every shoot at the proving ground, the site’s conditions applied: defined areas, agreed flight paths and care for vehicles that must not be seen. Four weeks later we filmed the S-Class with DRIVE PILOT at the same location.
Equipment and permits
DJI Inspire 2 with Zenmuse X5S in 4K for the aerials.
Pilot and camera: Jochen Riehm. Flight operations with proof of insurance and in coordination with the proving ground operator.
FAQ
Why aerial shots for a technology film?
Because they show context: car, surface and driving line in one frame. For all-wheel drive, chassis and assistance systems, the view from above makes technology easy to understand.
Does VR-Copter fly on other proving grounds too?
Yes. Every test track and proving ground has its own rules. We agree flight areas, times and confidentiality with the operator and the production.
What does a drone shoot for an automotive tech film cost?
A shoot day with a drone crew starts at €1,300 net, with Inspire 3 and cinema setup from €2,900 net, and as a combined drone, FPV and car-to-car package from €3,900 net – each including pilot, equipment, insurance and permit coordination.
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