ABOUT OSPREY

Osprey Perspectives is a New Jersey based production team specializing in Aerial Productions. Although we specialize in Aerial Drone Cinematography, Osprey is a full service Video Production Company. We offer the complete package for any production services from start to finish. Osprey provides photography and video for Documentaries, TV, and Film in addition to Real Estate, Golf and Industrial Construction industries. Founded in 2013, Ryan and Mike at Osprey were among some of the first pioneers for establishing a Drone business in our state of NJ and in the Northeast of the United States. Consequently, our Photo and Video work has taken us all over the country on various projects. We are Part 107 certified by the FAA, have regularly obtained FAA airspace authorizations for flying drones in proximity to major airports and we posses $5 Million Dollar insurance policy covered in both our aerial and ground work. We can always adjust our insurance to meet requirements for specific projects.

OUR BRAND

The Osprey team provides more than just aerial drone footage. We are passionate filmmakers and photographers who have been working together creating videos since childhood. As a result, our teamwork, dedication, and experience is rare to find in other production companies. Osprey has a large fleet of in-house drones and ground equipment that allows us to give our clients high quality results and support for their specific project! Osprey Perspectives is a fully insured and FAA Licensed company. We always treat safety as a priority on every flight. Osprey Perspectives is one of the few drone companies to obtain our 107.39 — Operation over human beings and 107.145 — Operations over moving vehicles drone waivers issued by the FAA, this is especially relevant because this allows us to fly over people and moving vehicles legally. In addition, Osprey is has also obtained a FAA Section 44807 Exemption for Heavy Lift Cinema Drone Operations for drones over 55 lbs, allowing us to legally carry all types of professional cinema camera packages.

OUR TEAM

Michael DeMarco is the co-owner/founder and lead pilot in command for Osprey Perspectives. He has been professionally flying drones since 2013 and was among the first Certified Part 107 UAS pilots in the state of New Jersey. Michael has an extensive amount of safe and professional UAS flights, as well as experience flying many different types of drones. His aerial cinematography work has been featured in projects for well-established businesses and production companies and his work has been seen globally. Recently, he served as the drone operator at the 2023 NCAA Final Four in Houston, Texas, where he designed a custom drone to drop basketballs for the U.S. Army, which was featured on NBC. Michael is also highly skilled in flying, operating, and building custom UAV drone solutions, creating a more knowledgeable and safer environment at Osprey Perspectives. Mike is also Ospreys lead ground Cinematographer with diverse and expert knowledge of both Video and Editing in Ospreys Productions.

OUR TEAM

Ryan Baine is a Co-Owner and Co-Founder of Osprey Perspectives. Ryan is our Producer and Director as well as a professional graphic designer, artist, and talented photographer. Ryan and holds a BFA in Graphic Design and Multimedia Arts. He has a keen eye for both aerial/ground photography and his Adobe Photoshop editing skills are highly sought after. He excels at working directly with our clients to make sure we achieve their specific vision in our Productions. His creativity , artistic eye, and camera operating skills ensure nailing the perfect shot sure to take our production value to the next level. Ryan is also a skilled wildlife photographer, illustrator, and a vital aspect of Ospreys success.

OUR EQUIPMENT

Osprey has a large fleet of professional drone equipment as well as in-house photography and ground video equipment. We offer different types of drones as well as custom built drones for specific jobs. From heavy lift drones such as the Freefly ALTA X that can lift large cinema camera payloads to small custom built FPV drones under 250 grams, Osprey has a large variety of professional equipment for specific jobs. Osprey is professional operation drone team offering drones such as the Heavy Lift Freefly Alta X, DJI Inspire 3 and Inspire 2, Mavic 3 Pro Cine, Thermal Equipped Drones and FPV drone services. Osprey stands out as being among the most experienced drone companies with over 10 years in business and one of the first in New Jersey. Osprey is diverse in that we have the ability to offer our clients many different solutions when it comes to the right tool for the job. In addition to our drone fleet we shoot on RED cinema cameras and also own other cameras ranging from Canon, Sony and Panasonic. We shoot on quality prime lenses, and possess all professional ground equipment such as gimbals, lighting, sound equipment, monitors etc. All of our equipment is fully insured and we have a $5 million dollar liability policy that can also be adjusted based on insurance requirements your project many require.