Drone

DRONE

We are highly experienced and reliable CAA 102 Certified drone operators based in beautiful Queenstown, NZ.

We’ve been flying drones for various global productions, ranging from TVC’s and Branded Content to BBC Natural History projects for more than a decade.

Our flagship drone is our DJI Inspire 3 with Zenmuse X9 8K camera system, and our Mavic 3 Pro is great for smaller projects. Our Avata FPV enables the popular FPV style of filming.

Being CAA 102 Certified means we can fly above 400ft, at night, in Low Fly Zones and within 4Km of most aerodromes. It also means safety is at the forefront of our drone operations. We have full Public and Aviation Liability insurance as well as a fully vaccinated drone team.

We’ve worked on a number of high profile shoots in incredible locations, including BBC natural history series in Doubtful Sound and high in the Southern Alps.

Whatever the shot, wherever you need us, our dual operator team has the know-how and expertise to capture stunning aerial imagery.

Have a look at our latest projects, read more about how we work, or get in touch.

Recent Drone Works

Our Drone Credits

  • Our Planet II ( Silverback Films / Netflix )
  • Boots UK Christmas TVC ( Rogue Films, UK / Flying Fish, NZ)
  • Real Housewives of Sydney ( Binge Network, Australia )
  • Nadia’s Farm ( Warner Brothers-Discovery / TV3 )
  • Frozen Planet II ( BBC )
  • NZ Open Golf live coverage ( Sky Sport )
  • House Hunters International ( Warner Brothers / Discovery )
  • Calorie Mate TVC ( Reaktor Films, Sydney )
  • Salomon ‘Her Way’ Branded Doco ( Salomon, France )
  • Coastguard New Zealand Brand Film 2024 ( Coastguard, NZ )
  • Cadillac Lyric Winter Content ( General Motors, USA )
  • Alun, Chris & Kiri in NZ – TV Series ( S4C, Wales )
  • Man Eats Wild – TV Series ( Outdoor Channel, USA )

Our Drone Reel

Film Otago Southland

Our Standard Drone Kit

  • DJI Inspire 3
  • Zenmuse X9 Camera / Gimbal Full Frame 8K resolution
  • 18, 24, 35, 50mm lenses with ND Filters
  • 8 x TB51 batteries
  • 1 x Hi-speed 8 battery charging dock
  • 1 x 1TB SSDs
  • 2 x RC Plus controllers for dual operation
  • Eartec Wireless coms headsets x 4
  • DJI Inspire 2 full kit as back-up/contingency
  • Toyota Hilux 4WD with inverter for remote power
  • Macbook Pro DIT station

Optional Extras

  • DJI Power 1000 ( Charge 7 pairs of TB51 batteries for long days )
  • Honda 2Kva Petrol Generator
  • DJI Transmission for additional wireless monitoring
  • Vaxis Wireless Directors monitor kit
  • Hollyland Pyro 7 Dual Transceiver kit
  • Additional 1TB SSD

Safety is Standard

Our safety record is flawless with no incidents. We are covered by public and aviation liability insurance up to NZD$6.25M.

Josh Wallace, a D.P. and commercial drone operator, has been flying drones for a decade, and has been CAA 102 certified since 2021. With his background as an Assistant Director on feature films and TV drama Josh brings solid on-set experience and excellent communication skills.

James Holman has over four years of experience in drone piloting and camera/gimbal operation and has worked as a D.P. since 2007.