Aerial Photos Porsche Weissach: “Christophorus”

For a feature in Porsche’s magazine “Christophorus” (issue 380), VR-Copter took aerial photos at the Porsche Development Centre in Weissach – focusing on the Panamera 4S and the InnoDrive assistance system.

Project details

Location: Porsche Development Centre, Weissach
Project: “Christophorus” issue 380 – Panamera 4S / InnoDrive
Client / production: Porsche – “Christophorus” magazine
Services: Aerial drone photography (20 MP)
Shoot date: Early 2017

Brief and execution

The magazine tells Porsche technology through stories. For the article on InnoDrive in the Panamera 4S we delivered the view from above: car and development centre in one frame.

Strict rules apply at the development centre – whatever must not be seen stays out of the shot. Flight areas and subjects are agreed with the site in advance.

Equipment and permits

DJI Inspire 1 with Zenmuse X5, 20 MP photos.

Pilot and camera: Jochen Riehm.

FAQ

Does VR-Copter also deliver aerial photos instead of video?

Yes. Cinema drones produce high-resolution RAW photos for print, magazines and web – on request on the same shoot day as the moving image.

Can you fly over a plant or development site?

Only with the operator’s consent and under its conditions. Industrial sites may also have geographical restrictions; VR-Copter clarifies this in advance.

What do aerial drone photos cost?

A shoot day with a drone crew starts at €1,300 net, with Inspire 3 and cinema setup from €2,400 net, and as a combined drone, FPV and car-to-car package from €3,900 net – each including pilot, equipment, insurance and permit coordination.