Aerial cinematography
Aerial cinematography for film, series and commercials in Spain.
An aerial unit that works like any other department on set: aerial cinematography, piloting and camera operation, with the system each shot calls for.
What we shoot
Features and series
Establishing shots, chases and action sequences from the air for Spanish and international drama.
Commercials and brands
Automotive, fashion, luxury and travel campaigns where the shot has to live up to the brand.
Documentary
Agile, low-footprint operations with lightweight systems when the shoot calls for it.
TV and streaming
Series, reality shows and entertainment formats for broadcasters and platforms, including across several seasons.
How we operate
Every shoot starts with knowing whether the shot can be done, where, and on what timeline.
- 01
Feasibility
We review the location, the UAS geographical zone and the shot you are after before we confirm the day.
- 02
Permits and paperwork
We handle all the flight paperwork ourselves. Lead times depend on the zone: we tell you when we check the location.
- 03
Coordination with production
We agree timings, take-off area and safety with production and locations.
- 04
On set
A live feed for the whole set and a clear flight plan for the whole crew.
Fleet
The shot picks the system. Open each one to see what it is for and what it carries.
01Heavy lift
Freefly Alta XFull cinema cameras and lenses in the air.
For when the aerial has to cut with your A camera: same sensor, same colour science, same glass. It carries zooms and long lenses that a lightweight drone cannot.
- Cameras
- ARRI Alexa Mini, RED, Sony Venice
- Lenses
- Cinema primes and zooms
- Payload
- Up to 15 kg
- Max take-off weight
- 34.9 kg
- Diameter with props
- 2,273 mm
- Flight time
- Around 22 min with a 10 kg payload
- Operation
- Dual control: pilot and camera
- Lighting
- Also flies the Stratus LED lighting system (see Aerial lighting)
02DJI Inspire 3
Zenmuse X9-8K Air · full frameFull-frame 8K, rigged in minutes.
For fast-moving shoots: several setups a day, tight locations or shots that need speed. The full-frame image cuts cleanly with cinema cameras in the edit.
- Sensor
- Full frame, 8K
- Lenses
- DL 18, 24, 35, 50 and 75 mm
- Formats
- ProRes RAW, CinemaDNG, ProRes 422 HQ
- Top speed
- 94 km/h
- Flight time
- Up to 28 min
- Take-off weight
- 4.31 kg
- Wind in flight
- Up to 14 m/s
- Operation
- Dual control: pilot and camera
03Mavic 4 Pro and Mavic 3 Cine
DJI · Hasselblad 4/3Compact kit that moves fast and quietly.
For documentary, remote locations, scouting and shots where size and discretion matter. Up in minutes, with almost no footprint on set.
- Sensor
- 4/3 Hasselblad on both
- Mavic 4 Pro
- 100 MP · 6K/60 HDR · 4K/120 · 360° gimbal
- Tele lenses (Mavic 4 Pro)
- 70 and 168 mm
- Mavic 3 Cine
- 5.1K/50 · DCI 4K/120 · Apple ProRes 422 HQ · 1 TB SSD
- Flight time
- Up to 51 min (4 Pro) and 46 min (3 Cine)
- Take-off weight
- 1,063 g and 895 g
04FPV
Cinelifter, cinewhoop and racingSpeed, proximity and interiors.
Chases, low tracking shots, flying through gaps and interiors: continuous moves a conventional drone cannot make. From cinelifters carrying cinema cameras to sub-250 g drones.
- Configurations
- Raptor with gimbal, Protek 60 with ducted props, 5" cinewhoop, 5" racing, sub-250 g mini
- Cameras
- RED Komodo, Alexa Mini, Sony, Blackmagic, GoPro
- Lenses
- Lightweight primes · Laowa 9 and 14 mm
- Top speed
- Up to 160 km/h
- Flight time
- 2 to 10 min depending on setup
- Operation
- FPV pilot, plus camera operator on the gimbal rig
05Aerial lighting
Stratus LED 2x2 · Freefly Alta XA light source that flies and follows the action.
For night exteriors: moonlight, backlight or fill where a crane or tower cannot reach. The light goes at the height and angle your DoP wants, and can move during the take.
- System
- Stratus LED 2x2 Array
- Output
- 100,000 lumens, the equivalent of a 10 kW HMI
- Emitters
- 4 × 150 W LED (600 W total)
- Weight
- 2.1 kg
- Control
- Dimmable from the ground via R/C or DMX-512
- Platform
- Freefly Alta X
- Uses
- Moonlight, backlight, fill, tracking the action
- Advantage
- No cranes or towers at hard-to-reach locations
- Operation
- Coordinated with the DoP and the lighting crew
Manufacturer figures and our own configurations. Real flight time depends on payload, wind and temperature.
Production questions
Which cameras can you fly?
From the DJI Inspire 3 with its full-frame 8K sensor up to Alexa Mini, RED or Sony Venice on heavy lift. Final configuration depends on lenses and schedule.
Do you work outside Mallorca?
Yes. We shoot all over Spain and have worked in Portugal and Norway.
Can you fly in a city or near an airport?
It depends on the geographical zone and the type of operation. We check each location and tell you what is feasible, and on what timeline, before you lock the day.
What do you need from production?
Exact location, dates and times, the shot or references, and who will be on set inside the flight area.
How much notice do you need?
It depends on the location and the airspace. Get in touch as soon as you have dates and location and we will give you a specific lead time.
Tell us the shot.
Dates, location and what you need to solve. We come back with feasibility and a proposal.