Drones for Media & Filmmaking

Drones are transforming film and media production, use our specialist camera drones for high-quality cinematography.

When it comes to film and media, drones open up endless possibilities; they can shoot smooth, crisp footage, allowing producers and journalists to capture stunning aerial shots and unique angles with ease.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced drone operator, our drone pilot training courses equip you with the skills to push creative boundaries and enhance your projects.

How Drones Benefit Madia & Filmmaking

Drones are revolutionising the Film Industry

  • Unmatched Efficiency

    Drones allow filmmakers to capture dolly or complex crane shots in minutes - tasks that would have previously required hours of setup with heavy equipment, costing productions thousands of pounds.

  • High-end Content Creation

    Thanks to their smart cinematic features and quality cameras, drones enable content creators of all abilities to capture stunning shots such as the Reveal and the Orbit.

  • Cost-Effective Cinematography

    Drones are a budget-friendly alternative to traditional aerial cinematography, such as helicopters and cranes, offering greater freedom of movement and control over your shots

  • Popular Tool in the Filmmaking Industry

    Since the early 2010s drones have been used by the TV & Film industry, with box ofice movies such as James Bond using drones for some of its most memorable shots.

  • Broad Versatility

    Drones can easily navigate tight spaces, fly low to the ground, or soar high above landscapes, offering greater control and precision than traditional methods.

  • Sustainable Filming

    more environmentally friendly than traditional aerial cinematography methods, as they offer long flight times and eliminate the need for helicopters or excessive equipment when capturing action shots.

Our Partners & Clients

heliguy™ is an established DJI dealer, offering end-end support

“Drones have become a key tool for every filmmaker. In terms of safety, operational capability and image capture, it is really hard to beat the DJI Inspire drone with the X5S or X7 cameras.”

Phil Crothers, Director of Film & Co-founder of Pivotal

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How The DJI Inspire 2 Drone Reinvented A Filmmaker

Experienced filmmaker, who has teamed up with Heliguy to use drones to capture incredible footage for the BBC and L’Oréal, has praised the capabilities of the DJI Inspire 2 and X5S and X7 cameras. ... Read More

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Drones & Payloads for Filmmaking

Find the best drone for your cinematography

Approved Used Grade B DJI Mavic 3 Cine Premium Combo with HPRC Flight Case

Designed for next-level aerial filmmaking, the DJI Mavic 3 Cine features an advanced Hasselblad dual-camera system for exceptional image quality and offers extended flight times and an upgraded sensor.

Approved Used DJI Mavic 3 Fly More Combo With HPRC Flight Case

Ideal for videographers, this drone is equipped with a redesigned dual-camera system, upgraded sensor, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, and smarter flight modes.

Approved Used Grade B DJI Mavic 3 Fly More Combo with Convertible Carrying Bag

Ideal for videographers, this drone is equipped with a redesigned dual-camera system, upgraded sensor, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, and smarter flight modes.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which drones are best for filming?
  • What happens on completion of the heliguy™ drone surveying course?
  • Do attendees need to be qualified drone pilots to attend the heliguy™ drone surveying course?