🚁 The Rise of FPV in Cinematography
There was a time when drones were mostly about smooth, high-altitude establishing shots. But those days are gone.
Today, FPV (First Person View) drone filming is pushing boundaries — capturing scenes that feel more immersive, more dynamic, and more visceral. At Lithium Aerials, we’ve fully embraced this evolution. With custom-built FPV drones and pilots who understand both filmmaking and flight mechanics, we’re offering a new language of camera movement to productions across Los Angeles.
🎬 What Makes FPV Drone Filming Different?
FPV drones can:
Chase a car through narrow streets
Fly through windows or over a stage at eye level
Twist, dive, and roll in ways that mimic handheld energy — but in the air
Unlike traditional aerial platforms, FPV drones allow for speed, aggression, intimacy, and rhythm — all in one take. But pulling that off in a professional production environment? That’s where we shine.
🛠️ Our FPV Gear & Capabilities
Every project is different — so we’ve built a modular fleet of FPV platforms, each tuned for different environments and payloads.
Cinewhoops for indoor fly-throughs and talent reveals
Mid-range racers for chasing vehicles or covering open locations
Heavy-lift FPV rigs that can fly RED Komodo and Sony FX3 setups
Dual-op systems for precise framing with a dedicated camera operator
Real-time monitoring using DJI Transmission and on-set reference feeds
We blend creativity with safety, offering options that meet union, insurance, and Remote ID standards.
🧠 Why Directors Choose Lithium Aerials for FPV
FPV isn’t just about cool moves. It’s about knowing when and how to use them.
Our team includes union-compliant pilots and camera ops who understand blocking, lensing, continuity, and narrative flow. We work collaboratively with DPs, ADs, stunt teams, and VFX supervisors to choreograph shots that are impactful, repeatable, and safe.
From rehearsals to hero takes, we’re ready.
🎥 FPV Filming in Action
Recent use cases in Los Angeles include:
Car spots needing gritty, real-time chase energy
Music videos shot entirely with FPV rigs
Luxury brand sequences featuring smooth fly-ins across interior/exterior transitions
Location fly-throughs for event reveals and experiential content
Narrative scenes using FPV for perspective-driven storytelling
We fly where traditional cranes, dollies, and jibs can’t. Or shouldn’t.
📍 Based in LA. Built for Set Life.
As a Los Angeles-based drone cinematography company, we know the terrain — literally and logistically. We show up with:
Experience on union sets
FAA Part 107 credentials
Redundant systems
Backup units
A collaborative mindset that makes every crew happy we showed up
📩 Let’s Talk FPV
Ready to shoot something impossible?
Reach out to Lithium Aerials to discuss your upcoming project!