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A licensed pilot and drone, for your own shoot.

For film crews and creative teams who do their own editing. You direct the shot, a licensed local pilot flies it, and we upload the raw files the same day.

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for 2 hours on site
From R4,900
raw file upload
Same day
insured, flying to SACAA rules
Licensed
Live view · Coastal road shootExample
You direct the shot. The pilot flies it.Raw files, same day

Rates

Book by the hour, half day or day.

Pilot and drone included. Raw photo and video files uploaded the same day.

  • 2 hours

    Short shoot, raw files

    R4,900

    Pilot and drone, per booking

    • Up to 2 hours on site
    • Pilot and drone
    • Raw files the same day
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  • Room for retakes

    Half day

    Up to 4 hours on site

    R7,500

    Pilot and drone, per booking

    • Up to 4 hours on site
    • Time for set-ups and retakes
    • Raw files the same day
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  • Full day

    Up to 8 hours on site

    R12,500

    Pilot and drone, per booking

    • Up to 8 hours on site
    • Several locations or a full event
    • Raw files the same day
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  • Launch pricing, excl. VAT.
  • Travel beyond 40 km from the pilot's base is charged at R7 per km, each way.
  • Specialist equipment quoted separately.

Who books a pilot

For shoots that you direct.

Who does what

We fly. You direct.

We agree who does what before the day of the shoot.

What you get

  • A licensed, insured pilot
  • A drone suited to the job
  • Airspace checks before the day
  • Permissions for flying near people, arranged by the pilot where needed
  • Raw photo and video files, uploaded the same day
  • A download link for your whole team

What you arrange

You run the shoot. The pilot runs the flying.

  • The shot list and creative direction
  • Access to the location and a safe spot to take off
  • Permission from the landowner or venue
  • Crew, talent and any location permits
  • Editing, grading and sound

Specialist equipment

Thermal and RTK, on request.

Some jobs need more than a camera drone. Tell us what you need. We find a pilot with the right equipment and quote per job.

Contact us about equipment

  • Thermal camera

    For roof and solar panel checks, heat loss, and low-light work.

    Quoted per job

  • RTK positioning

    Centimetre-level positioning for mapping and flight paths you need to repeat exactly.

    Quoted per job

Flown by the rules

Checked before anyone takes off.

Every job starts with an airspace check. Every pilot is licensed, insured and flies under Part 101 of the Civil Aviation Regulations.

Some shoots need extra permission, such as events near people. Your pilot arranges it where needed and tells you what is possible. If a shot is not safe or legal, we tell you before you book.

Questions

Questions about hiring a pilot.

Do you edit the footage?
No. This service is raw files only. If you want finished work, book property media or site records instead, and we do the editing.
What files do I get?
The original photo and video files straight from the drone, uploaded the same day to a download link you can share with your editor.
Can the pilot fly over the crowd at my event?
Flying over or near people needs extra permission and planning. Your pilot checks what's allowed and arranges permission where it's needed. Some shots are not allowed, and we tell you before you book.
How much notice do you need?
As much as possible. Airspace checks and permissions take time, especially for events and busy areas.
What about travel?
The first 40 km from the pilot's base are included. Beyond that, travel is charged at R7 per km for the extra distance, both ways. Tolls and parking are added at cost.
Can I direct the pilot on the day?
Yes. You decide the shots. The pilot makes the final decision on safety and the rules.

Tell us about the shoot. We send the pilot.

Pick the time you need, drop a pin on the location and see the price.

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