Services

FAA LICENSED | FULLY INSURED | UNION & NON-UNION

Motion State’s unmanned aerial division has a truly qualified team of FAA certified, licensed and insured pilots to serve any size production. Our goal – deliver the absolute best in quality, performance and safety in professional unmanned aerial filmmaking. From large format cinema packages on the latest Hollywood blockbuster, to chasing supercars for automotive campaigns or flying at high altitudes in the most extreme and remote corners of the world, we have a solution for it all. We are proud SOC and Local 600 members and offer both union and non-union drone crews. We work closely with production to coordinate and submit all permitting and paperwork ensuring a smooth and efficient pre-pro workflow. With our extensive expertise in drones and aerial cinematography we’re confident we can help productions of any budget realize their aerial film making goals.

SAFE | RELIABLE | EXPERIENCED

There is no substitute for experience. Each member of our drone team has decades of experience in motion picture production and cinematography. Our track record is second to none in safety and reliability. We constantly maintain and service our aircraft and camera systems. We have also developed and implemented our own rigid standards in flight safety and accountability. We not only get the job done right every time, we always do so in a safe, reliable and efficient workflow all while having a smile on our faces.

ACCREDITATIONS

FREEFLY | ALTA x CINEMA SYSTEM

The Freefly Alta X Drone paired with the MOVI Pro Gimbal is the flagship of our fleet of drones. Compact, powerful, and customizable, the Alta X Drone from FREEFLY Systems is a modular quadcopter platform that can meet nearly any drone requirements you have. From RTK mapping to carrying heavy payloads, the Alta X can be combined with a variety of optional modules, payloads, and accessories. The Alta X frame comes equipped with four props and motors, with each of the four propellers featuring FREEFLY's ActiveBlade design. ActiveBlade tilts the blade in forward flight to help drastically reduce vibration.

DJI | INSPIRE 2

The DJI Inspire 2 is our workhorse drone system. With Integrated Wireless downlink, up to 6k recording and super long flight times, the package is fantastic option for a wide array of productions.

DJI | MAVIC PRO 3

DJI Mavic 3 is a powerful flagship camera drone equipped with a 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad camera to facilitate professional-level imaging. The whole package folds up and easily packs into a small backpack for remote locations. It is also a great tool for scouting and pre-pro. This is a great option when just need to get that aerial shot and you don’t have the budget for a full aerial team.