Aerial Cinematography Services for TV & Film
When You Need a DP That Can Fly
EXPERIENCED TEAM
4 years experience across 3 continents without any incidents. our team is tightly tuned to insure we safely and efficiently capture your cinematic aerials.
FAA CERTIFIED
FAA Certified Part 107 sUAS Remote Pilot cleared for Commercial and Closed Set Filming.
FULLY INSURED
We carry industry leading Liability Insurance starting at 2.5M with the ability to scale up to 10M to fit the specific needs of your shoot.
CINEMA QUALITY
Need to match an Alexa or a RED? We record cinema quality 12 bit RAW in up to 5.2K resolution while simultaneously creating proxies to streamline your workflow.
Utilizing a streamlined DJI Inspire 2 system has advantages over heavy lifters
Fast Setup Times (<10 Minutes)
Long Flight Time (up to 25 Minutes)
Mid-flight Playback
HD Output to Video Village (HD-SDI or HDMI)
Integrated Focus Pulling System (if needed)
Integrated HD Downlink (up to 4.3 mile range)
Inspire 2 Custom Cinema Kit
- DJI Inspire 2 Aircraft – Max Speed 65 MPH
- x5S Camera – MFT, 12.8 Stops DR
- 15mm F1.7 – 35mm Equivalent FOV = 30mm
- 25mm F1.8 – 35mm Equivalent FOV = 50mm
- Slave Remote for Dual Operator Control
- 10 Intelligent Self-Heating Batteries
- Super Fast Charging DJI Battery Station
- 2000 Watt Generator for Mobile Power
- Ready to Travel Custom Pelican Case
- 5′ Landing Pad Safely Marks Landing Zone
WHAT TO EXPECT
A FAA certified Remote Pilot flies the aircraft while the Gimbal Operator frames the shot and a Visual Observer maintains visual line of sight with the aircraft.
Pre-Flight Planning
FAA Chats and Regulations are complex. We have the knowledge and experience to guide you through this essential process and advise your team as to what a drone can safely and legally accomplish. Please contact us with questions or to begin planning your shoot.
Safety
Safety is our top priority. Please contact us to learn more about what a drone can safely accomplish.
Regulations
Here is a summary of the FAA Part 107 Rules. Please contact us to learn about what legal restrictions might be a factor for your shoot.
VFR Sectional Aeronautical Chart – Los Angeles Area
SOME OF OUR CLIENTS
CAMERA SPECS
The x5S camera has 12.8 stops of Dynamic Range and is capable of recording 5.2K resolution in 12 bit CinemaDNG Raw or ProRes 4444 LOG while simultaneously creating H.265/H.264 Proxies in up to 60FPS. The high data rate ensures plenty of information for professional color grading and or visual effects. We will coordinate with your post team to cater the acquisition settings to work for your post needs.
RESOLUTION | MAX FPS | ASPECT RATIO | CROP FACTOR | CODEC | BITRATE |
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5280×2972 | 29.97 | 16:9 | 2.0 | CinemaDNG | 4.2 Gbps |
5280×2160 | 29.97 | 2.44:1 | 2.0 | ProRes 422 HQ | 1.3 Gbps |
4096×2160 | 59.94 | 17:9 | 2.7 | CinemaDNG | 4.0 Gbps |
29.97 | 17:9 | 2.0 | CinemaDNG | 2.4 Gbps | |
29.97 | 17:9 | 2.0 | H.265/H.264 | 100Mbps | |
3840×2160 | 59.94 | 16:9 | 2.7 | CinemaDNG | 3.7Gbps |
59.94 | 17:9 | 2.7 | H.264 | 100Mbps | |
29.97 | 17:9 | 2.0 | CinemaDNG | 2.1 Gbps | |
29.97 | 17:9 | 2.0 | ProRes 4444 XQ | 2.0 Gbps | |
29.97 | 17:9 | 2.0 | ProRes 422 HQ | 900Mbps | |
29.97 | 17:9 | 2.0 | H.265/H.264 | 100Mbps | |
3840×1572 | 29.97 | 2.44:1 | 2.0 | H.265/H.264 | 100Mbps |
2720×1530 | 59.94 | 16:9 | 2.7 | H.265/H.264 | 80Mbps/100Mbps |
29.97 | 16:9 | 2.0 | H.265/H.264 | 70Mbps/80Mbps | |
1920×1080 | 119.88 | 16:9 | 2.0 | H.265/H.264 | 100Mbps |
59.94 | 16:9 | 2.7 | H.265/H.264 | 65Mbps/80Mbps | |
47.95 | 16:9 | 2.7 | H.265/H.264 | 65Mbps/80Mbps | |
29.97 | 16:9 | 2.0 | H.265/H.264 | 50Mbps/60Mbps |