Drone Filming in Montafon: Press Footage for the Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo 2019
Alongside the trailer for the Marco Polo 2019, a press reel was produced with driving scenes in the Montafon in Vorarlberg – the camper classic on its way up into the Silvretta. Filmed from the air by VR-Copter in October 2018 for schwäble + wolf, with Inspire 2 and Zenmuse X5S in 4K.
Project details
- Location: Montafon (Vorarlberg), Austria
- Project: Press reel “Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo – driving scenes”
- Client / production: Mercedes-Benz Vans – production: schwäble + wolf
- Services: Drone driving shots in 4K
- Shoot date: October 2018 (available to order from 1 March 2019)
Brief and execution
With the facelift, the Marco Polo and Marco Polo HORIZON received the V-Class’s new front design, new paint colours and alloy wheels, and the new diesel with up to 176 kW (239 hp). The press reel shows the vehicle where it belongs: on the road into the mountains.
For newsrooms, long clean shots count: the vehicle on the valley road, in the bends and in front of the Silvretta peaks. The drone delivers wide shots and tracking runs that can be cut freely.
Trailer and press reel were shot in the same production as the V-Class footage – two vehicles, two films per model, one team.
Equipment and permits
DJI Inspire 2 with Zenmuse X5S, 4K.
Pilot: Jochen Riehm.
FAQ
Why does a new model need a trailer and a press reel?
The trailer is made for the campaign and social media, the press reel for journalists and TV. Getting both from one shoot saves travel costs and keeps the images consistent.
Can you fly a drone in Montafon?
Yes, with a registered drone, insurance and the right EU category. Protected areas, cable cars and roads with traffic need special coordination – we clarify this before the shoot.
What does a drone shoot for a trailer and press reel 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.
More projects
- Silvretta: Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo 2019 from the air
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