Aerial Cinematography Drone Company in Los Angeles
Cinematic Aerial Filming
Lithium Aerials is a Los Angeles drone filming company providing union-compliant drone operators for film, television, and commercial productions. As part of our broader drone services in Los Angeles, we specialize in cinematic aerial cinematography, FPV drone work, and heavy-lift systems including the Inspire 3 and Freefly Alta X across Southern California. Every shoot is backed by $5 million in aviation liability coverage, and our FAA Section 44807 exemption lets us fly heavy-lift aircraft over 55 lbs.
Aerial filming is easy to get. Aerial cinematography that cuts with the rest of your show is harder, and that’s the job. Our operators come from camera departments, so we talk lens, frame rate and color pipeline before we talk aircraft. We take the shot list the way a DP would hand it to a second unit: what the move is, where it starts and lands, and what it needs to match. On the day, the pilot flies the aircraft and a dedicated camera operator runs the gimbal, so framing and flight path are each someone’s full attention. The result is cinematic aerial footage that lives in the same world as your A and B cameras, whether it’s a slow push over a city at magic hour or a tracking shot on a vehicle.
Inspire 3 or Heavy-Lift: Choosing the Aircraft
Most productions are best served by the DJI Inspire 3. It’s small, economical, shoots full-frame, and its dual native ISO holds up at night, so it covers the bulk of what crews ask for. We move to the Freefly Alta X when the aerials have to match the ground cameras exactly or the DP wants their chosen lenses in the air. It travels van-ready: the drone unfolds and the gimbal is already built. Aircraft over 55 lb fly under our FAA Section 44807 exemption. See the full equipment list.
FPV
We provide cinematic FPV drone filming services in Los Angeles for commercials, branded content, narrative productions, and live events. Our custom-built FPV systems deliver immersive, high-speed camera movement while maintaining union compliance and production safety standards.
Film & Narrative Productions
We provide cinematic drone cinematography for narrative films, episodic television, and streaming productions throughout Los Angeles. Our team works closely with directors and cinematographers to design aerial shots that integrate seamlessly into story-driven projects while maintaining full union compliance and production safety standards.
Permits, Insurance & Union Crews
Our FAA-certified and Local 600-qualified drone pilots work directly with directors, cinematographers, and production teams to execute complex aerial shots safely and efficiently. With deep experience in union film environments, our team understands on-set workflow, airspace coordination, and production protocol to ensure seamless integration into any shoot.
Productions of Any Size
From lightweight Inspire 3 builds to heavy lift Alta X configurations carrying cinema cameras, we provide scalable drone cinematography solutions tailored to the creative and technical demands of film, television, commercial, and live productions. Lithium Aerials is a Los Angeles drone company trusted by directors, DPs, agencies, and studios for consistent aerial excellence.
Commercials, Branded Content and Live Events
From national broadcast campaigns to branded content shoots, our Los Angeles drone team delivers scalable aerial solutions tailored to agency and client creative briefs. We support complex production schedules, controlled airspace coordination, and rapid deployment for commercial environments.
Live Events & Brand Activations
Lithium Aerials also supports live productions and experiential activations with precision drone cinematography and FPV systems. Our crews are experienced in coordinating with event producers, venue operators, and safety teams to execute dynamic aerial coverage in high-pressure environments.
Union-Compliant Operations
Lithium Aerials operates with full union awareness and Local 600 qualification, ensuring seamless integration into professional film and television productions. Our drone crews understand on-set hierarchy, department coordination, safety protocol, and production workflow — delivering aerial cinematography that meets the standards of major studios, networks, and commercial agencies.
Contact Us for Your Next Project
Ready to take your project to new heights? Contact Lithium Aerials today to discuss how our cutting-edge aerial cinematography services can enhance your visual storytelling. Whether you are working on a film, television show, commercial, or any other project, our team is here to provide you with stunning aerial footage that captivates and inspires.
