Drone Operator Services

Here is how this works in practice. We supply licensed drone operators who provide aerial cinematography for shoots in the Czech Republic. Our drone operators fly cinema-grade sites carrying ARRI and RED payloads on stabilised gimbals, executing establishing shots, tracking moves, reveals and crane-style aerials. Every operator holds the EU drone certification, is registered through the ÚCL portal, and works within Civil Aviation Authority rules. The 120-metre altitude limit, no-fly zones around airports, Prague Castle and state buildings, and restrictions over crowds. Commercial filming over sensitive areas needs special permits.

Here is the short of it. This can take two to four weeks, so our operators plan airspace clearance early alongside the production schedule. They carry the needed insurance, run pre-flight risk assessments, and set up with the director of photography to deliver footage that cuts cleanly with ground coverage.

Here is the breakdown. The Czech Republic offers top subject matter for aerial work: the intact medieval and baroque cityscape of Prague — the Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, the Old Town — alongside castles such as Karlštejn and Loket, the UNESCO town of Český Krumlov, and the dramatic sandstone landscapes of the Bohemian Switzerland National Park. Global productions including 'Mission: Impossible', 'Casino Royale' and series such as 'The Wheel of Time' have used Czech locations that aerial cinematography shows to powerful effect.

Here is what that looks like on the ground. Our drone operators know which sites permit drone flight and which need extra Ministry of Culture or heritage clearance. They set up with the Czech and Prague Film Commissions so aerial units integrate smoothly. Drone work performed locally also counts toward the Czech Film Fund's 20% cash rebate.