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Camera-Matched Aerial Platforms

The drones, cameras, and lenses we fly for film, television, and commercial production in Los Angeles. Sized to the shot: an 8K full-frame package that flies close to talent, a heavy-lift rig that carries the production's own Alexa or RED, and FPV for the moves in between.

DJI Inspire 3 in flight configuration with the Zenmuse X9 gimbal camera below its light gray body

Most requested package

DJI Inspire 3 with Zenmuse X9

An 8K full-frame cinema package with a small footprint and crew. Flies in tight areas and closer to talent, with focus pull for tighter shots and HD downlink for live broadcast.

  • ·8K full-frame sensor, up to 120 fps, dual native ISO, 14+ stops of dynamic range
  • ·CinemaDNG, ProRes RAW, and ProRes 422 HQ
  • ·Interchangeable primes: 18, 24, 35, 50mm (f2.8) and 75mm (f1.8)
  • ·Approx. 20 min flight time, max speed 55 mph
  • ·1080p 60p and 4K 30p wireless video for live broadcast
DJI Inspire 2 in landed stance with dark gray body, carbon fiber arms, and red LED accents

Economic alternative

DJI Inspire 2 with Zenmuse X7

A quick, nimble platform carrying a 6K Super 35 camera. A practical choice when the Inspire 3 is more package than the shot requires.

  • ·6K Super 35 sensor, up to 120 fps, dual native ISO, 14+ stops
  • ·CinemaDNG, ProRes RAW, and ProRes 422
  • ·Interchangeable primes: 16, 24, 35, 50mm (f2.8)
  • ·Approx. 20 min flight time, max speed 45 mph
  • ·1080p 60p wireless video for live broadcast
DJI Mavic 3 Cine banking in flight, seen from below with its gray folding arms extended

Compact package

DJI Mavic 3 Cine

A 5.1K camera with ProRes output in a compact body. Suited to shoots that need a less obtrusive presence, less noise, or longer time in the air.

  • ·24mm and 70mm fixed lenses
  • ·5.1K / 4K ProRes 422 up to 120 fps
  • ·20 MP DNG RAW stills
  • ·35 min flight time, max speed 47 mph
Freefly Alta 8 heavy-lift octocopter with eight carbon fiber arms and black folding propellers

Heavy lift

Freefly Alta 8 with Movi Pro

Flies RED and ARRI Alexa Mini on the Movi Pro gimbal with full lens control, and allows Sky View shots that look forward and up, unobstructed by the aircraft. The Movi Pro is part of the package: latency-free video link, full camera and lens control while airborne, and a separate remote so the 1st AC runs lens settings and focus. We provide generators, batteries, and chargers for continuous operation.

  • ·Up to 12 lbs of camera payload on the aircraft; Movi Pro rated to 15 lbs
  • ·Full focus, iris, and zoom control via Heden motors
  • ·Movi Pro hot-swap batteries and integrated power for camera packages
  • ·Latency-free HD downlink with full airborne camera control
  • ·8 to 10 min flight times, generator support for continuous operation
DJI FPV drone in a banked flight pose with four tri-blade propellers

Speed and tight spaces

FPV Platforms

Immersive, high-energy flight for fast moves and tight spaces. Quick setup, single pilot. Carries an integrated 4K camera, GoPro, or Insta360.

  • ·4K 20 MP camera with 1-inch sensor
  • ·Mounts for GoPro or Insta360
  • ·Up to 80 mph, approx. 10 min flight times

Need a specific camera in the air?

Tell us the package and the shot. We will confirm the right platform and lens set.

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