Aerial Cinematography in Los Angeles
Skyecam is a Los Angeles aerial cinematography and aerial video production company delivering cinematic drone footage for film, television, commercials, music videos, and live events.
Aerial cinematography is our foundation. Founder JJ Trinidad is one of Los Angeles’ first drone cinematographers, combining an engineer’s command of custom unmanned aircraft systems with a cinematographer’s eye for the shot. The result: drone cinematography that serves the story, not just the spectacle.
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What we shoot
- Film & television — establishing shots, chase sequences, and cinematic reveals for studio and streaming productions
- Commercials & brand films — polished aerial video that makes products and locations look their best
- Music videos & concert tours — high-energy aerial coverage synced to the performance
- Live events & festivals — broadcast-quality aerials and live-streaming for large-scale productions
- Sports & broadcast — dynamic overhead coverage for televised events
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Aerial video production & drone filming
Whether you call it aerial cinematography, aerial video production, or drone filming, it’s the same craft: getting the camera into the air and moving it with intention. As a full-service Los Angeles aerial filming company, we handle the shoot end to end — scouting the move, matching the aircraft and camera to the shot, flying it safely on set, and delivering cinematic aerial filming that cuts straight into your production. From a single dramatic reveal to a full day of aerial coverage, we scale the crew and the rig to the job.
Aerial cinematography is one part of our full range of drone services in Los Angeles — which also includes aerial drone photography for real estate, resorts, and lifestyle brands.
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Why productions choose Skyecam for aerial cinematography
Real credits at the highest level. Our aerial cinematography spans work for HBO, Netflix, Disney, and National Geographic, and productions including Taylor Swift’s Reputation Tour, Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drivers License,” Virgin Galactic, and the Spider-Man premiere — alongside dozens of films, series, commercials, and music videos.
Custom cinema drones & engineering. We build and fly our own unmanned aircraft systems, from agile camera drones to heavy-lift rigs carrying full cinema cameras and gimbals — so the aircraft is matched to the shot, not the other way around.
FAA-licensed, insured & safe. We operate under FAA Part 107 with waivers for advanced and night operations, and handle permitting and Film LA coordination so your shoot stays on schedule and in compliance.
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High Fashion and Editorial Aerial Cinematography in Los Angeles
Skyecam shoots high fashion and editorial campaigns with drones in Los Angeles. Fashion producers, brand agencies, and directors of photography book the studio for a drone fashion shoot when a production needs aerial footage that fits a high-end visual style and stands up to the rest of the frame.
Credits include Christian Dior’s “Forever,” Louis Vuitton’s “Twist” SS21 campaign featuring Laura Harrier and shot by director of photography Mikael Jansson, and FWRD’s Summer ’22 campaign featuring Kendall Jenner filmed in Malibu. Nike’s “Beautiful x Powerful” featuring Izabel Goulart was filmed at the LA Coliseum, while Lululemon’s “Let Your Mind Run Free” was filmed at El Mirage and “The Other 364” was made for International Women’s Day. The Adidas “Run for the Oceans” 2018 campaign was produced in partnership with Parley.
A fashion film drone shot has to match an established visual language and sit alongside a world-class DP’s frames without looking like a gimmick. Restraint and precision matter more than spectacle. The drone is one more tool in the DP’s kit, not the star of the shot. Drone fashion photography works the same way. Every move is measured, every frame composed to serve the campaign.
Contact Skyecam about your next fashion or editorial shoot.
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Serving Los Angeles & beyond
Skyecam is based in Hollywood and provides aerial cinematography and drone filming throughout the Los Angeles metro — Los Angeles, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Orange County, Ventura, and Santa Barbara — and travels for productions worldwide.
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Fourteen years of aerial work
JJ Trinidad has flown for film and television for fourteen years. He was one of the first drone cinematographers in Los Angeles. He has an engineer’s command of unmanned aircraft and a cinematographer’s eye for the shot.
Aircraft built, not bought
They design and build their own aircraft rather than buying off the shelf. These machines carry VR camera systems, LED lighting rigs, and cinema cameras with premium lenses. The fleet ranges from large multirotors to high-performance cinema FPV.
Licensed, insured, permits handled
Their credits include HBO, Netflix, Disney, National Geographic, and Virgin Galactic. They are FAA Part 107 licensed and insured. They handle permits and airspace authorizations themselves, so the production does not have to.
Get an aerial cinematography quote
Have a production that needs a cinematic aerial look? Tell us about the shoot and we’ll design the flight and the shot. Call us or request a quote.