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Drone videography

Drone videography in Queenstown

Cinematic aerial footage and photography across Queenstown and the wider Otago region, planned properly and flown within CAA rules.

Aerial footage that lifts the whole project

From above, the Wakatipu Basin barely needs directing: lake, peaks, vineyards and valleys. The part that does need work is the planning. We plan flight paths, frame compositions and timing around the best light, so the footage looks cinematic, not gimmicky.

Drone usually works best as one ingredient. We combine it with interviews, walkthroughs or event coverage filmed on the ground the same day, so you get the wide view and the detail from a single booking.

What we deliver

Aerial video

Graded 4K footage: slow reveals, orbits, tracking moves and the wide shot that sets the scene.

Aerial photography

High-resolution stills for property, tourism marketing, venue promotion and campaigns, alongside our ground-level photography.

Air and ground together

Aerials alongside video and photos shot on the ground, planned as a single day.

Compliance handled

We fly under CAA regulations and manage flight planning, risk assessments and property owner consent. Near Queenstown Airport we arrange ATC clearance through Airshare, so you do not have to think about it. Read our guide to Queenstown airspace.

How it works

  1. BriefTell us what the footage is for, whether that is a property, a venue, an event or a campaign, and we plan the flights from there.
  2. PermissionsAirspace, risk assessment and consent are sorted before the day, not on it.
  3. FlyEvery battery and flight path is planned. Most drone shoots run 1 to 3 hours.
  4. Edit and deliverGraded 4K footage and high-resolution stills, typically within 5 business days.

More aerial work

From FanCast Productions across New Zealand and Australia.

Frequently asked questions

Can you fly a drone near Queenstown Airport?

Much of the Wakatipu Basin is controlled airspace. We arrange the ATC clearance through Airshare before the shoot, along with the risk assessment and landowner consent.

Are your drone operations CAA compliant?

Yes. We fly under Civil Aviation Authority rules in New Zealand and plan every flight before we arrive.

How long does a drone shoot take?

Most drone shoots run 1 to 3 hours, with graded 4K footage and stills delivered within about 5 business days.

Need aerial footage?

Tell us the location and what you need from above, and we will plan the flight.