our clients, to understand the creative vision,
the production team, to integrate seamlessly into the wider project,
and the final audience, to deliver footage that enhances the story being told.
Capturing cinematic aerial imagery that complements the production, elevates the narrative and helps create memorable visual experiences on screen.
Ideal for film productions, television, documentaries, independent filmmakers, production companies, broadcasters and creative agencies.
feature film
television production
documentary
independent film
broadcast production
music video
creative project
Bristol Drones captures cinematic aerial footage that adds scale, movement and visual impact to productions, while supporting the creative vision of the wider team.
BROADCAST PRODUCTIONTHE DEVIL'S HOUR
TYPE: Broadcast Production
SECTOR: Film Industry – Hartswood Films / Amazon MGM Studios
LOCATION: Dartmoor, Yelverton, UK
PURPOSE : Capture specific cinematic aerial video, as well as B-roll, as envisioned by the director of photography (DOP) for it to be used in an edit in a series to be shown on Amazon Prime.
PACKAGE :
Full Day Flight x2 + Mileage + Expenses
HOW IT WAS DONE:
Working on a live film set meant managing moving parts, variables, and multiple departments. We had to execute the DOP’s vision precisely while drawing on experience to advise on what was achievable. Everything needed to sync: the aircraft, talent, and crew all working in perfect coordination.
We nailed it in one shot. The pressure was intense, but the satisfaction of pulling it off was immense.
BROADCAST PRODUCTIONTHREE GIRLS
TYPE: Broadcast Production
SECTOR: Film Industry – BBC ONE, NETFLIX
LOCATION: Hartcliffe, Bristol, UK
PURPOSE : Capture a specific cinematic aerial scene which was an establishing shot and introduction to the series.
PACKAGE :
Half Day Flight + Expenses
HOW IT WAS DONE:
This project involved operating on a live film set with many moving parts, such as coordinating with the talent, timming elements, weather, etc, while collaborating remotely with the Director of Photography (DOP) throughout the shoot. With the roads fully closed for production, it allowed us to focus entirely on delivering the required aerial sequences safely and precisely.
Several takes and approaches were tested during the day as the scene was continually refined to achieve the desired visual result. As with any high-end production environment, all footage and shot execution ultimately required approval from the DOP before wrap.
