We Started in a Garage and Now We Are in a Van!

North Star Aerial has added a new piece of equipment to its production arsenal!  It's black, has 4 wheels and does not fly. The lower 48 is now our backyard. 

Introducing the NSA Van!

Stay tuned while we turn this empty shell into a full blown Aerial Production Van!

For extra added fun we are crowd sourcing amenities. From the practical to hair brained, suggest now or forever hold your peace. The BEST and WORST idea will be added to the van and the winners will receive  SWAG from NSA :)

 Leave a comment with your suggestions below!

The Fast Green Commute

Minneapolis actor and inventor Rich Kronfeld, has done it again. No longer will the morning commute be a slow or unsafe endeavor for bicycle commuters, a group that has grown exponentially in the last decade in the US. We had the chance to work with Rich last fall fly with his amazing hybrid vehicle, capturing footage of the Raht Racer in action for their promotional video, which now has over 7K shares on Mashable. 

This hybrid vehicle amplifies pedal power to enable cyclists to travel at the same speeds as cars, while still getting a workout. It is the first vehicle of its kind in the world. It has a roof to keep you dry in wet weather and a space to store your computer, lunch and everything you need for your day. The Raht Racer’s hybrid flywheel generator multiplies the pedal power of the driver. The Raht can reach top speeds of 70+ MPH. Find all of the details and link to dozens of articles and coverage on the vehicle on the Raht Race Kickstarter Page. 

We had a great time working with Rich and were glad to help promote his amazing Raht Mobile!

A Full Heart

Sometimes there are jobs where you're not sure what to expect or know what you are getting yourself into. Last year around this time I had the opportunity to travel to Haiti and Dominican Republic with a long time customer Lifetouch to help tell their story of building hope and education. 

Cecaini school students sign the Flying Blanco ;

Haitian Kiddos, seeing photo of themselves for the FIRST TIME! 

Where there is fresh water there is hope, bringing life back to a Haitian village. 

Ninety percent of the time I spent behind the camera story telling but it’s the rest of the time I spent not working that changed my perspective on the world. Meeting and interacting with kids who have nothing, and I mean nothing, and simply getting them to smile and laugh was the best thing in the world. 

This is what is all about :)

I am honored to be able to travel again to the DR and revisit volunteers, see progress and also reconnect with the wonderful children. Remember to be grateful for what you have and thankful for all opportunities that come your way. 

Cecaini's youngest photographer! This little guy blew me away he did not want to see his picture he wanted to take the picture!