Ian in London is an aerial drone operator and an artist. He's passionate about drone photography, which he says gives him a fresh perspective on the world. Ian relies on Omnicharge to give him the portable power he needs to share his art — and his perspective — with his audience.

The Power of the Drone

Ian is passionate about being a drone pilot. He loves seeing the world from above, instead of from below. He told Omnicharge that he also loves “all the possibilities of filming with a smooth, stabilized moving camera that filmed from this amazing perspective.” Ian films in remote locations, going as far afield as Iceland to capture shots of molten lava pouring out of volcanoes.

He always carries his drone, spare batteries, and a portable power supply with him. In fact, Ian explained that Omnicharge’s advanced power solution is a game changer for his work. With Omnicharge, Ian is always confident that he’ll be able to keep his equipment powered up. That means he never needs to rush when he’s filming. Instead, he can take his time and wait for the perfect shot.

Ian uses YouTube and Instagram to release gorgeous drone videos from exotic locations. But he also uses his videos to teach newbies about aerial photography. He loves to share tips about different equipment, for example, or about flying drones in tough conditions. The veteran drone operator has a lighthearted style. “I like playing with drones",  he says, laughing. But he’s obviously confident and experienced. No wonder he’s built up an audience of tens of thousands of followers.

Ian has tutorials explaining how to find lost drones and how to fly drones in freezing temperatures. He routinely tests new equipment and posts detailed reviews of the pros and cons of each new gadget. He also has videos explaining how to use Omnicharge solutions to stay powered up when you’re far from the nearest power source. He stresses that having a laptop power bank gives him the freedom to do what he loves.

Ian calls the Omni 20+ the “single most useful” piece of equipment he carries with him while he’s traveling for a shoot. He says Omnicharge delivers the power he needs at the speed he requires.

He loves the USB-C power delivery he gets from the Omni 20+. It allows him to charge up his favorite drones — like the DJI Mini 3 Pro — in just an hour.

Ian calls the Omni 20+ his “go-to unit” and says he carries it with him everywhere. He can also use it as an external laptop battery and a portable laptop charger, which makes it easier to stay in touch with his audience. And that’s a win for everyone.

Today’s drones require enormous amounts of power. If you don’t have the right charger, they can take as long as four or five hours just to power up. Ian explained that many chargers still use a USB-A power delivery system, which just doesn’t supply power quickly enough.