SKY SHOOTERAERIAL FILMING

Brief to airborne

A permit-first workflow that makes aerial filming predictable. You focus on the story. We handle the airspace, the paperwork and the flying.

How we work

Brief to
airborne

A clear, permit-first workflow so your production day runs on time and on the right side of the regulations.

  1. Brief

    Share your story, locations and deliverables. We advise on shots, platforms and timing.

    • Creative call with your team
    • Shot ideas and platform recommendation
    • Clear quote within one working day

    Day 0

  2. Pre-flight

    Site recce, airspace checks, shot list and a clear plan for weather and light.

    • Location recce (on-site or remote)
    • Airspace and no-fly-zone review
    • Shot list, sun-path and weather plan

    Day 1–2

  3. Permits

    We file and follow through every required approval for your location.

    • GCAA and emirate-level approvals
    • Landowner and venue permissions
    • Insurance certificates for your production

    Day 2–7

  4. Flight day

    Certified pilots and camera operators fly your plan, safely and on schedule.

    • Safety briefing and secured take-off zone
    • Live monitor feed for director and client
    • Backup aircraft and batteries on set

    Shoot

  5. Delivery

    Rushes, graded selects or full edits delivered to spec.

    • Same-day rushes on request
    • Colour-graded selects
    • Full edits, cut-downs and social formats

    24–72h

Safety first

Licensed.
Insured. Ready.

GCAA

Licensed operators

Fully

Insured for commercial work

2×

Redundant aircraft on set

0

Compromises on safety

On set

Your aerial
unit

Pilot

Licensed operator responsible for the aircraft, airspace and every safety call.

Camera operator

Frames and pulls focus independently so the pilot can fly the line.

Spotter

Keeps eyes on the sky and the set, and manages the secured take-off zone.

Technician

Batteries, backup aircraft, media management and on-set data wrangling.

Ready for
take-off?

Tell us about your production. We'll come back within one working day with a plan, timing and quote.