The Toolkit
Every piece of equipment used to shoot the aerial.melbourne collection. No affiliate links — just honest notes on what works.
Drones
DJI Mavic 3 Pro
Triple-camera flagship
My primary camera for all fine art work. The Hasselblad 4/3 CMOS sensor delivers the resolution and dynamic range needed for large-format printing. The triple-lens system gives flexibility without changing equipment mid-flight.
Official Specs →DJI Mini 5 Pro
Sub-249g workhorse
The go-everywhere drone. Under 249g means no registration required in many locations and significantly less CASA paperwork. I use this for scouting shots and locations where the Mavic 3 Pro is overkill.
DJI Avata 360 FPV
Cinewhoop FPV
For immersive, close-proximity filming where standard camera drones can't operate safely. The 360 audio and stabilised 4K footage creates a completely different type of content from the standard aerial perspective.
Official Specs →DJI NEO
Palm-launch vlogging
Ultralight at 135g. Launches from your palm without a controller. I use this for quick location documentation and social media content where I don't want to set up the full kit.
Official Specs →Cameras
Insta360 X5
360° action camera
The best 360 camera available. I mount this on the Avata 360 for fully immersive aerial footage. The active HDR mode handles the exposure challenges of flying into sun or looking down at bright surfaces.
Accessories
OneMo Tactical Backpack
Field carry system
Fits the Mavic 3 Pro, two additional drones, batteries, ND filters, and charging equipment in a TSA-friendly format. The quick-access top pocket gets the Mini 5 Pro airborne in under 90 seconds.
Ugreen Nexode Pro Power Bank
160W GaN charger
Charges all DJI batteries simultaneously in the field. The 160W output means Mavic 3 Pro batteries go from flat to full in about 60 minutes. Essential for all-day shoot days.
Professional ND Filter Set
Graduated ND for video
ND4/8/16/64 set for the Mavic 3 Pro. Proper motion blur in video requires matching shutter speed to frame rate — impossible in bright conditions without ND. I shoot 4K/60 at ND16 most sunny days.
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