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Drone cinematography for film, TV and commercials

Professional aerial units bring cinema cameras, FPV rigs and the waivers and insurance productions require.

Last checked October 2026 · How we chose

Before you book

  • Ask for FAA waivers that match your shot list (for example night or over-people operations).
  • Confirm the aviation liability limit your production or location requires.
  • Check that they handle film office and location permits.

Companies to know

Listed in no particular order.

We Fly Aerial Media

What they do
Drone and specialty camera crews for film, TV, commercials and live broadcast: cinema drones, FPV, cable cams, rail systems and drone-mounted lighting.
Coverage
Crews in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, New York, Atlanta, Chicago and other cities; works worldwide.
How booking works
Call a regional line or email; its producers handle film office and FAA permitting.
Published pricing?
Quote only.

Good fit

  • Says its pilots hold FAA waivers for night operations and flight over people.
  • Aviation liability coverage at levels studios require, per its site.

Keep in mind

  • Built for professional productions; overkill for a simple home video.

Source: We Fly Aerial Media

CineDrones

What they do
Los Angeles aerial cinematography company for film, TV, commercials and branded content, including FPV, stunt drones, on-camera prop drones, aerial lighting and drone light shows.
Coverage
Los Angeles and Southern California; travels nationwide.
How booking works
Call or email for a production quote.
Published pricing?
Quote only.

Good fit

  • Union (Local 600) and non-union crews, per its site.
  • Flying for productions since 2013, per its site.

Keep in mind

  • Based in Southern California; travel adds cost elsewhere.

Source: CineDrones

Droners.io

What they do
Marketplace where you post a drone job and licensed local pilots bid on it. TV, film and web video production is a listed job category.
Coverage
Pilots in many US areas; availability depends on who is near you.
How booking works
Post a job, compare bids, portfolios and reviews, chat with pilots, then pay through the platform after you receive your footage.
Published pricing?
Yes, partly. Its client FAQ publishes its marketplace fee and a typical hourly range; each job is priced by pilot bids.

Good fit

  • Several quotes from one post.
  • Payment held until you have reviewed the work.

Keep in mind

  • A client marketplace fee is added, per its FAQ.
  • It checks pilots for drone licenses, but says it does not verify extra licenses some jobs need (such as land surveying).

Source: Droners.io how it works · Droners.io client FAQ

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