AUSTIN
DRONE OPERATOR
FAA licensed drone operators in Austin, Texas for film, TV, commercials, live events and branded content. $10M insured. Available across the Lone Star State.
DRONE + SPECIALTY CAMERA OPERATORS
FOR FILM, TV & COMMERCIALS IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
We Fly Aerial Media provides professional drone cinematography, FPV, cable cam and specialty camera movement services throughout Austin, Texas and the wider Lone Star State. Our Austin drone pilots carry thousands of flight hours across film, television, live broadcast and commercial productions — with the same full fleet and crew capabilities available in our major markets. We are fully equipped with the DJI Inspire 3 with X9-Air 8K full frame, DJI Mavic 4 Pro, Freefly Alta X heavy lift drone with ARRI, RED and Sony cinema packages, custom FPV rigs and the DEFY Cadence cable cam system.
All Austin operations are FAA Part 107 certified with waivers for night operations, flight over people (§107.39) and flight over moving vehicles (§107.145). Every shoot is covered under a $10M–$25M worldwide aviation liability policy meeting the requirements of all major studios, networks and brands. We coordinate directly with the City of Austin Film Office and Texas Film Commission on permit requirements for all productions. IATSE Local 600 union and non-union crews available. Also serving Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth and statewide locations.
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WHAT WE BRING TO SET
FULL FLEET AVAILABLE
IN AUSTIN
DRONE CINEMATOGRAPHY
DJI Inspire 3 X9-Air 8K full frame, Freefly Alta X heavy lift with ARRI Alexa, RED and Sony cinema packages.
VIEW GEAR →FPV DRONES
Custom FPV rigs with RED Komodo 6K and sub-250g micro rigs — through doorways, alongside vehicles and inside venues.
LEARN MORE →CABLE CAM
DEFY Cadence cable cam — 1,200ft span, 40lb payload. Smooth tracking for live events, concerts and commercial productions.
LEARN MORE →CINETRACK RAIL SYSTEM
Ground-level and elevated rail camera movement for product reveals, automotive shoots and precision cinematic passes.
LEARN MORE →AERIAL LIGHTING
65,000 lumen wireless DMX LED array — drone or cable cam mounted. Dynamic position-controlled light in motion for any production.
LEARN MORE →LIVE BROADCAST
Broadcast-grade aerial for live events, sports and concerts in Austin — integrated direct to broadcast truck via wireless video.
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DRONE PACKAGES
GEAR WE FLY
IN AUSTIN
DJI INSPIRE 3 + X9-AIR
8K full frame · CinemaDNG + ProRes RAW · 18–75mm lenses · 4K live wireless · ~28 min flight
DJI MAVIC 4 PRO
28/70/168mm triple lens · 6K 60fps · 100MP RAW · 51 min flight · 1080p live wireless
FREEFLY ALTA X HEAVY LIFT
ARRI Alexa Mini LF · Sony Venice · RED Komodo · MōVI Pro or Ronin 2 · 35lb payload
CUSTOM FPV RIGS
RED Komodo 6K · Freefly Ember 800fps · Sub-250g micro rig · Indoor + outdoor capable
DEFY CADENCE CABLE CAM
1,200ft span · 40lb payload · Autonomous end-stop control · Cyanview RCP camera control
COMPLIANCE & INSURANCE
PRODUCTION-READY
FROM DAY ONE
FAA PART 107 CERTIFIED
All pilots hold FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificates with waivers for night operations, flight over people and flight over moving vehicles.
$10M–$25M INSURED
Worldwide aviation liability — aircraft, gimbal and camera. COIs issued within hours, meeting all major studio, network and brand requirements.
AUSTIN FILM OFFICE
Experienced with City of Austin Film Office and Texas Film Commission permit requirements for all commercial and production drone operations.
CONTROLLED AIRSPACE
Authorized for Class B, C and D airspace — including Austin-Bergstrom International Airport controlled airspace via LAANC and FAA DroneZone.
UNION + NON-UNION
IATSE Local 600 union and non-union crews available — compatible with any production's labor requirements in Texas.
STATEWIDE COVERAGE
Austin-based crew covering Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio and all Texas locations — same-day deployment across the state.
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We Fly Aerial Media is a professional drone company in Austin, Texas staffed by FAA Part 107 licensed operators. We specialize in providing high-quality aerial footage for film, television, live broadcast, commercial and event productions. Our skilled team uses cutting-edge technology to capture stunning aerial views that add depth and dimension to any project. With years of experience in the industry, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding results and exceeding our clients' expectations. Areas we serve also include Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Pflugerville, Lakeway, Buda, Kyle, West Lake Hills, Manor, Elgin, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs, Lago Vista, Georgetown, and Hutto.










