Drone Operator Los Angeles | Aerial Cinematography for Film and TV

Drone Tech Aerial is a Los Angeles-based aerial cinematography unit serving the film, television, commercial, and music video industries. We are FAA Part 107 certified, Netflix Approved, and carry full FilmLA permitting capability. All airspace authorizations and production permits are handled in-house.

What We Do

We provide drone cinematography units for professional productions in Los Angeles and across Southern California. We are not a consumer drone service. Every project we take on is a production, with a camera package, a permitting plan, and a delivery format matched to your post workflow.

We work on feature films, episodic television, streaming productions, TV commercials, music videos, branded content, and live events. Our primary platform is the DJI Inspire 3, shooting up to 8K RAW with the DJI DL lens system.

Credentials

FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot
Netflix Approved Vendor
FilmLA Permitted Operator
$10M General Liability Insurance
$5M Hull Coverage
LAANC Authorized for controlled airspace operations throughout the LA basin

Equipment

DJI Inspire 3: Primary aerial platform. Shoots 8K Apple ProRes RAW and CinemaDNG. Full DJI DL lens system. Supports 23.976 through 120fps. Dual-operator capable.

Freefly Alta 8: Heavy-lift platform for larger cinema glass when the production requires it. Used with custom payload mounts.

Canon C70: Ground-based support camera for matching aerial footage to an existing Canon camera package on set.

Freefly Movi Pro: Handheld gimbal for ground-level stabilized shots that complement aerial sequences.

Service Area

Based in Los Angeles. We operate throughout Southern California including Malibu, Santa Monica, the Westside, Hollywood, downtown Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, Long Beach, Pasadena, and Ventura County. Available for travel with advance notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you available for union productions? Yes. We are familiar with IATSE and SAG-AFTRA production requirements and documentation.

Can you fly near LAX or in controlled airspace? Yes. We manage all LAANC authorizations and COAs in-house. Los Angeles airspace is our standard operating environment.

What is your minimum booking? Half-day or full-day. Standby and weather-hold rates available.

How much notice do you need? Five business days minimum for standard productions. Rush bookings considered case by case.

Do you carry insurance certificates? Yes. Additional insured certificates available for production companies, studios, and agencies.

Book a Consultation

Contact Drone Tech Aerial to discuss your production. We respond to all inquiries within one business day.

Request a Quote

310-748-9978 | jaron@dronetechaerial.com