Drone Operator for Production Companies and Agencies
If you've already got the producer, director, camera team and edit covered and just need the drone shots, that's fine. Send us the location, the brief and any reference shots. We'll tell you what's practical, then work as part of your crew on the day.
Action drone shots and steadier aerials from one kit
Most of our work is action drone filming, which is our name for FPV. The camera can fly through a doorway, follow someone down a corridor, move between rooms and carry on outside into a wider shot.
The same specialist drones can also fly slower and steadier when the job needs an establishing shot or a reveal over a location. So you get both styles from one operator, without booking a separate aerial crew.
If the shoot needs more than one aircraft in the air or extra coverage, we can bring in other experienced operators.
Working to your brief
We're used to working from a shot list and taking direction. Before the day we'll talk through the location, the moves you want and what's realistic, and flag anything that needs permission or a different plan. On anything complicated, especially indoors, a recce is worth doing.
On the day we fly, you direct. We'll tell you honestly whether a move is safe and whether it's working on camera, and we'd rather reset and fly it again than hand over a shot that nearly works.
Indoor and close-quarters work
Indoors is where action drones (FPV) really earn their place. Around crew, cast and tight spaces we'll usually choose a small sub-250g aircraft, and plan the route, the take-off point and where people need to be before anything flies.
If you're wondering what's possible in a particular building, this guide to indoor drone filming covers the basics, or just send us a few photos of the space.
What you get
Raw 4K files
Footage supplied as raw files for your own edit, or cut by us if you'd rather hand that part over too.
Gyro data where available
Where the aircraft records it, we can include the gyro data so your editor can stabilise the footage in Gyroflow.
Planning and recce
A chat about the location, your reference shots and a recce where it's worth it, so the day is spent filming rather than working things out.
Safety paperwork
Site permission, a risk assessment and, where they're needed, spotters and signage. We can send the paperwork straight to your production manager.
Extra pilots when needed
For bigger shoots we can bring in other experienced operators, so the drone side scales with the job.
Your name on it, not ours
Happy to work unbranded as part of your production. Usage and credits are agreed up front.
- A2 CofC
- FPV UK member with Article 16 Operational Authorisation
- Commercially insured, including indoor flying
- Based in Matlock, Derbyshire, working across the UK
Already got the crew?
We can slot in for the drone coverage. Send us the location, the dates and the brief, and we'll come back to you with what's possible.
Send us the briefOr call 020 3355 4767 or email hello@aerialaction.co.uk