About
It all started on
June 6, 2016.
The Project LUPAD Facebook page went live. Our first YouTube video went up. Same day.
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Ten years in flight. Still climbing.
We started in the sky.
Project LUPAD took flight on June 6, 2016 as a drone-first media platform. Our audience grew past a million. Then brands, hotels, schools and governments asked us to tell their stories. Today we are a full-service creative studio, with the craft of a production house and the reach of a media platform.
/lu·pad/ verb — Visayan for “to fly.”Moments that shaped us.
Ten years of flights, firsts and recognition. From one drone on the launch pad to a stage of millions, and still climbing.
A stage of millions
1.3M+ followers, 53K+ subscribers and 6.5M+ site visitors.
- Award
Certificate of Appreciation
Higalaay Festival 2026, City of Cagayan de Oro.
One million followers
Our Facebook page passed one million followers.
- Award
Panimbaya sa Kabutagon World Award
Hope Channel South Philippines.
- Award
Creative Excellence in Drone Cinematography
Kap Bossing’s Choice Special Recognition, CDO Blog Con.
- Award
YouTuber of the Year
CDO Blog Con and Content Creators Choice Awards.
- Award
Certificate of Appreciation
Higalaay Festival 2024, as media partner.
- Business
Government-ready
Registered on PhilGEPS, the Philippine government’s procurement system.
- Award
Proud Kagay-anon Award
City of Cagayan de Oro, Himugso 2023.
- Award
Plaque of Appreciation
City Government of Cagayan de Oro, as media partner.
- Business
Licensed to operate
Business permit from the City of Cagayan de Oro, then BIR registration that August.
15,000 subscribers
Our YouTube channel reached 15,000 subscribers.
- Business
Officially a business
Registered with the DTI as PROJECT LUPAD PHOTO AND VIDEO SERVICES.
A new Project LUPAD
We relaunched Project LUPAD and celebrated 200,000 followers.
- Award
Plaque of Gratefulness
Man of the Philippines Cagayan de Oro 2019, as Diamond Sponsor.
10,000 subscribers
Our YouTube channel passed 10,000 subscribers.
2 million views
Our YouTube videos passed 2 million views.
5,000 subscribers
Our YouTube channel reached 5,000 subscribers.
100,000 strong
Our Facebook page reached 100,000 likes.
- Award
Certificate of Appreciation
Archdiocesan Shrine of the Divine Mercy, El Salvador City.
One year in flight
We celebrated our first anniversary with the community that lifted us.
- Award
Most Unique Business Concept
Acadeo’ Choice Awards.
A home online
We registered projectlupad.com, our home on the web.
Took flight
The Project LUPAD Facebook page and our first YouTube video went live the same day, as a drone-first media platform.
Our name is our standard.
eadership in Innovation
Original, creative, future-ready ideas.
ncompromising Standards
The highest bar at every stage.
recision in Execution
Accuracy, mastery, flawless delivery.
ccountability with Integrity
Honest and responsible, every step.
rive for Excellence
Always raising the standard.
Award-winning.
Community-trusted.
Pro crew.
Pro results.
Camera and drone operators, editors and producers.
One crew of professionals who care about every frame like you do.
Meet the team.
Specialists for every part of the job, working as one crew from plan to final delivery.
Directors & producers
Concept, script, schedule and permits, with one point of contact from the first call to the final file.
Camera operators
Cinema cameras, gimbals and lighting, handled by people who frame every shot with intent.
Drone operators
Aerials over cities, coastlines, venues and crowds, with CAAP-licensed operators on the team.
Live production
Multi-camera switching, graphics and streaming, directed in real time for audiences anywhere.
Photographers
Products, food, people and places, shot in RAW for color that holds up at any size.
Editors & colorists
Cut, graded, scored and mixed in-house, then refined until you approve.
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Join the crew.
We’re always looking for videographers, photographers, drone operators and editors who care about every frame.
Powered by the sun.
Driven by heart.
Our shoots run on solar energy. Beyond business, we show up for families, children and the environment, as much as we can.
Our logo.
Official logo files, colors and usage guidelines for partners, media and clients.
At a glance.
- Registered name
- PROJECT LUPAD PHOTO AND VIDEO SERVICES
- Founded
- June 6, 2016
- Headquarters
- Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
- Coverage
- Nationwide
- Accreditation
- PhilGEPS Certified
- DTI
- Registered business name
- BIR
- Registered · Official receipts issued
- Business permit
- Updated and current
- Affiliations
- Drone Pilots Philippines · CDO Drone Community
- Motto
- Your vision. Crafted with precision.
Let’s make your brand impossible to ignore.
Tell us what you’re planning. We’ll reply with ideas, a clear scope and a quote.
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