San FRANCISCo
Drone Pilots
Cinema-quality aerial photography and video for Bay Area productions, properties, and projects.
From a brand campaign in Silicon Valley to a waterfront development in San Francisco, aerial imagery helps you show the setting, scale, and story behind your project. Angel City Aerials provides professional drone cinematography and photography throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area, with coverage planned around what you need to communicate.
Our experience spans network television, Marvel productions, commercials, and scripted and reality programming, with work featured in Emmy Award-winning shows. We bring that same attention to framing, movement, and coordination to commercial shoots, property marketing, construction documentation, and events.
- Part 107 FAA Licensed & Insured
- Authorized for Flights Over People
- TWIC Licensed
Tell Us About Your Project
Cinematic aerials for bay area projects
Aerial footage can establish a film’s setting, introduce a company’s campus, or show how a new development connects to its surroundings. The value comes from choosing views that help your audience understand what they’re seeing. We work with producers, creative agencies, property teams, and project managers to plan purposeful coverage.
Years of on-set experience help us coordinate with your team, work within the schedule,
and capture imagery that fits your final presentation or edit.
• Experience on major film and television productions •
• Cinema-quality imagery for commercial and creative projects •
• Planning for Bay Area airspace, weather, and site access •
• Safety-focused operations and clear communication •
- FAA-certified pilots
- Fully insured
- High-resolution imagery
- Fast turnaround
San Francisco & Bay Area Drone Services
Every project calls for a different approach. We work with producers, property professionals,
business owners, and project teams to capture aerial imagery that serves a clear purpose.
Television, Film and Brand Shoots
Cinematic establishing shots, tracking sequences, and aerial reveals for scripted and unscripted productions. We coordinate with your director and camera department on framing, movement, and timing.
Real Estate
San Francisco drone photography and video for homes, commercial properties, hotels, and land. Highlight architecture, outdoor spaces, surrounding neighborhoods, and connections to the wider Bay Area.
Construction Sites
Document active construction sites and completed developments with aerial overviews and recurring progress photography. Consistent coverage supports stakeholder updates, project records, leasing presentations, and marketing.
Location Scouting
Explore potential filming locations with aerial views of terrain, access points, surrounding properties, and possible camera angles. Help your production team assess options before the shoot.
Remote Locations & Offshore
Capture waterfront properties, maritime facilities, offshore projects, and difficult-to-access terrain. Our TWIC credentials support secure-site access, with each shoot planned around permissions and operating conditions.
Sports & Events
Capture the energy and scale of sporting events, conferences, festivals, and live productions. We coordinate aerial coverage around your schedule, venue requirements, and crowd safety.
Drone Services for Your San Diego Project
From coastal property marketing to construction updates and cinematic footage, we tailor our San Diego drone services to your project. Our experienced team helps you choose the right approach and plans the capture around how you’ll use the results.
- Television, Film and Music Videos — Capture cinematic aerial footage for television, films, commercials, tourism campaigns, and branded content.
- Real Estate — Showcase homes, commercial properties, hotels, and land with aerial views that highlight location, layout, and surroundings.
- Construction Sites — Keep owners, contractors, and stakeholders informed with site overviews and consistent progress photography.
- Industrial Inspections — Capture detailed imagery of rooftops, facilities, infrastructure, and assets that are difficult to view from the ground.
- Inaccessible & Coastal Terrain — Document bluffs, shorelines, slopes, and waterfront properties where ground access is challenging.
- Aerial Photogrammetry & Scanning — Collect overlapping aerial imagery for maps, 3D models, site documentation, and project planning.
Why Choose Angel City Aerials
A successful drone shoot starts with a team that understands what you need to accomplish.
With experience across film, television, property marketing, and technical projects, Angel City Aerials helps you make informed decisions about shots,
scheduling, and deliverables. We keep the process clear and coordinated, so you can focus on the bigger project.
- FAA Part 107 certified and insured pilots
- Expert planning for Bay Area airspace, weather, and site access.
- High resolution photos, video, and aerial data
- Production experience with Disney, Marvel, BBC, Nike, and more.
DRONES & CAMERAS
Our fleet includes the DJI Mavic 4, Inspire 3, and custom heavy-lift rigs. Cinema-grade cameras and lenses selected for your shot, creative vision, and production requirements.
- FAA 107 LICENSED AND INSURED
- TWIC Certified
- Part 107.39 Authorized to Operate Over People
San Francisco Drone Operator FAQ
Pricing depends on the location, planning requirements, time on-site, equipment, and the imagery you need. A property shoot has a different scope than a commercial production or recurring construction coverage. Send us your address, preferred date, and project brief so we can provide a quote with clear deliverables.
Requirements depend on the location and planned activity. Filming involving City property may require Film SF review and drone documentation, while other locations have their own approval processes. FAA airspace authorization may also be necessary. Share your locations early so we can identify the requirements and coordinate with your team.
We review requests by the exact filming location and proposed shot. Landmark views can involve different land managers, airspace requirements, and access restrictions; nearby National Park Service areas also have strict drone rules. Send us a map pin and a visual reference so we can assess feasibility and discuss suitable viewpoints.
We discuss the look you want and monitor conditions as the shoot approaches. Fog can obscure the subject or reduce visibility, while wind can affect safe operation and camera movement. We’ll communicate any concerns and discuss timing or scheduling alternatives when conditions call for a change.
Yes. We serve San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, the Peninsula, Silicon Valley, San Jose, Marin County, and surrounding communities. We also travel for productions and commercial projects beyond the region. Share your location and dates so we can discuss availability, logistics, and coverage.
Let's plan your Northern California Drone shoot
Send us your location, preferred date, and what you need captured.
We’ll help turn your brief into a clear plan for professional aerial coverage.