PRODUCTION

Aerial Cinematography

Dedicated Aerial Units
Film • TV • Commercials

Heavy-lift cinema and FPV platforms with FAA-certified pilots in Seattle & Las Vegas.
Night Waivers • Permits Handled • Delivery to Editorial

Short answer: We’re a dedicated aerial unit that integrates with your production team—handling permits, safety protocols, and media delivery so you can focus on the creative.

PNW forests, coast & mountains Vegas Strip & desert landscapes

Cinema Production

We integrate seamlessly with your production crew. Our pilots understand lens choices, framing, and set etiquette.

Use when: You need aerials that match your A-cam color science and frame precisely to your storyboards.

  • 6K / 8K RAW Workflow
  • Dual Operator (Pilot + Cam Op)

Dynamic FPV

High-speed, immersive shots that traditional cameras can’t touch. Dive buildings, chase cars, and fly through gaps.

Use when: You need a signature one-shot, seamless indoor-outdoor transitions, or dramatic reveals.

  • Indoor / Outdoor transitions
  • Pro-stabilized footage

Live Broadcast

Real-time aerial feeds for news, sports, and events. We provide low-latency SDI/HDMI output directly to your truck.

Use when: Your live event needs real-time aerials wired directly to broadcast.

  • 1080p / 4K Live Downlink
  • News & Event Coverage

The Hangar

Our Equipment

// READY TO FLY
// SEATTLE & VEGAS

Heavy Lift

Freefly Alta X, DJI Matrice 600 Pro.

PAYLOADS: RED, ARRI, SONY

Cinema Integrated

DJI Inspire 3 (8K Full Frame), Mavic 3 Cine.

FORMATS: PRORES 422 HQ, CDNG

FPV Fleet

Cinewhoops (Indoor safe), 5″ Freestyle, 7″ Long Range.

CAMERAS: GOPRO HERO 11/12, DJI O3

Production Support

Client monitors, generators, DIT stations.

FULL ON-SITE PACKAGE

Our Process

How We Work

From first call to final delivery, we handle the aerial complexity so you can focus on the shoot.

1

Pre-Production Call

We review your shot list, scout locations, and flag any airspace restrictions early.

Strip flights, stadium TFRs, and national park requests—we’ll tell you what’s possible.

2

Permits & Waivers

We handle FAA authorizations, LAANC requests, and coordinate with local authorities as needed.

Night waivers, operations over people—covered.

3

Shoot Day

We arrive set-ready with full safety briefing, integrate with your AD schedule, and communicate via comms.

Client monitor on set for real-time framing approval.

4

Delivery

Footage delivered same-day or next-day via your preferred method—drive, cloud, or frame.io.

ProRes, RAW, or proxy—your choice.

Common Questions

FAQ

Can you work as a local hire in both markets?

Yes. We maintain full equipment packages and crew relationships in both Seattle and Las Vegas. Whether you’re shooting in the Pacific Northwest or the desert Southwest, we’re ready as a local vendor with no travel day charges within our home regions.

Do you have night waivers for drone filming?

Yes. We hold FAA Part 107 waivers for night operations (107.29) and flight over people (107.39) where applicable, ensuring legal and safe filming for your production around the clock.

What cameras do you fly?

We fly cinema-grade payloads including the RED Komodo, ARRI, and DJI Zenmuse X7/X9 (6K/8K RAW/ProRes) to match your A-cam color science. Our Inspire 3 delivers 8K full-frame footage natively.

Are you available for travel?

Absolutely. While based in Seattle and Las Vegas, our production teams are travel-ready for shoots across the Pacific Northwest and Southwest regions—and beyond with advance notice.

Let’s Shoot

Available for single-day shoots or long-term productions in Washington and Nevada.

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