Commercial Drone Filming in Florida and California
DRONESURF films aerial cinematography for TV commercials and brand campaigns, including locations where clearance is hard to get. We flew the Port of Long Beach for AO Shipping when other operators could not get clearance, shot the worldwide release of the Panasonic GH5 Mark II in Malibu, and covered PGA champion Collin Morikawa in a single take at TPC Las Vegas. Based in Florida and working across California, we handle the planning, permits, and flight so your crew can focus on the spot.
LA Center
Commercial Drone Video Production for Brands and Agencies
A commercial has seconds to make an impression, and aerial shots often carry the hero moment. DRONESURF provides commercial drone video production in Florida and California for brands, agencies, and production companies, from product launches to multi-location TV spots.
Permits and difficult locations
Some of our best commercial work happened where flying looked impossible. We flew the Port of Long Beach for AO Shipping after other operators declined, secured permission to fly over a crowded retail center for Sky Tracker USA and delivered within a week, and planned a single-take shot of PGA champion Collin Morikawa at TPC Las Vegas.
From brief to final cut
- Location scouting, airspace checks, and permits
- Cinema drones and custom FPV rigs matched to the brief
- Dual-operator crews for precise camera control
- Footage ready for your edit, or a finished cut from our team
See the Panasonic GH5 Mark II launch we filmed in Malibu, or request a quote for your spot.
Mona Manning
Bride
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Drone Video Production in Florida
Absolutely. Many of our engagements involve embedding a drone camera operator in Florida into an existing production team. We work alongside your director, DP, and AD to execute aerial shots that match your project's visual language. Our operators understand the communication and safety expectations of organized productions.
Yes. Our custom FPV rigs operate safely in warehouses, hotel lobbies, convention centers, restaurants, and retail spaces. Indoor flights require advance scouting and a flight path plan but do not need FAA airspace authorization since they take place inside a structure.
We recommend 60 to 90 days of lead time. Shows require creative development, storyboard approvals, animation programming, FAA coordination, and on-site logistics. Tighter timelines are sometimes possible, but earlier planning always leads to a better result.
Our shows typically deploy 200 or more LED-equipped drones. The exact number depends on animation complexity and venue size. We have produced shows for SEGA and family entertainment venues in South Florida, and larger formations are available for major events.
FPV uses small, custom-built drones that a pilot flies from a first-person perspective through goggles. The result is fast, immersive footage that moves through spaces in ways traditional drones cannot. It works well for real estate walk-throughs, hospitality marketing, music videos, and any project that benefits from a continuous single-take feel.
Standard drone video is typically a static overhead shot from a consumer drone. Cinematic drone footage involves deliberate camera movement, planned shot lists, professional color grading, and a creative approach to composition that mirrors the visual language of film and television. Every DRONESURF shoot is treated as a cinematography exercise, not just a flight.
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