THE BEST DRONE OPERATORS FOR YOUR VIDEO PRODUCTION
CERTIFIED AND 13 YEARS OF SET EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL DUTCH DRONE COMPANY
DRONE SHOTS FOR COMMERCIALS | MOVIES | DOCUMENTARIES | CORPORATE VIDEOS & SPORTS
Kiwi Aerial Shots is a Dutch drone company based in Amsterdam (the Netherlands). For over 13 years, we have been creating drone footage for various productions worldwide. From TV commercials to feature films, and from sports events to corporate videos. We always use professional and certified drone equipment and offer the top-tier drone and camera operators in the world. our aim is to deliver the most stunning drone shots for you film production. We fly fast FPV drones equipped with GoPro or Komodo-X, the versatile DJI Inspire 3, and our heavy-lift drones capable of carrying Alexa Mini or other cinema setups. Even productions requiring a custom drone, camera setup, or specialized payload are no problem for us. We love to brainstorm with clients and are constantly pushing boundaries by building cutting-edge drone equipment in our Amsterdam workshop.
Kiwi Aerial Shots is a fully insured and European-certified drone company. So if you need a professional Dutch drone company for your shoot in the Netherlands or abroad, you’ve come to the right place!
HEAVY-LIFTER
DJI INSPIRE 3
FPV DRONES
"FEATURE FILMS, COMMERCIALS, SPORT EVENT OR CORPORATE VIDEO"
Commercials
SERIES
CORPORATE
Motion picture
OUTDOOR
DOCUMENTARY
MUSIC VIDEOS
DRONE TOURS
SPORTS
OUR DRONES AND CAMERAS
OWN ALEXA MINI | ZENMUSE X9 | FPV OR HEAVY-LIFTER | ALWAYS A BACKUP
At Kiwi, we’ve spent the past 13 years building a workshop packed with drones and cameras. Every production comes with new demands, and we’re always eager to invest in and develop the latest equipment. Today, we operate four large heavy-lift drones capable of carrying camera setups weighing up to 13.5 kg. Two of these are our custom-built Condor drones, which can be seen as a Freefly Alta-X tailored specifically to European regulations. Paired with our Ronin 2 or Gremsy gimbals, we can capture aerial footage with our own ARRI Alexa Mini, ARRI 35, or one of our RED cameras.
Operating these heavy-lift drones requires extensive technical expertise, from managing large battery sets, chargers, and transmitters to of course in-depth knowledge of cinematographic cameras and lenses. Still, the workhorse of our fleet remains the DJI Inspire 3. This drone offers an unparalleled workflow relative to its powerful capabilities. With its full-frame 8K sensor and a lens set ranging from 18 to 75mm for the X9 camera, the Inspire 3 is an outstanding choice for both large and small film productions.
In addition to our heavy-lifter drones and professional Inspire 3 teams, we also offer the best FPV drone operators flying various FPV drones. For indoor drone tours or shots that require flying close to actors or through tight spaces, we use our compact Cinewhoop drones equipped with a (naked) GoPro 13. When a more cinematic camera is needed for FPV shoots, we turn to our FPV Cinelifter drones, carrying our RED Komodo-X with DJI Transmission. This setup delivers stunning 6K global shutter footage combined with the dynamic flying capabilities of an FPV drone.
All professional drones we use for filming are fully tested, insured, and certified. We always bring a backup drone to the set, ensuring that in case of technical issues, we can quickly switch to a second drone without losing time or delaying production.
MORE POSSIBILITIES WHEN HAVING MORE SPECIALISTS IN A TEAM
"AS A STAND ALONE TEAM OR PART OF A BIG FILM PRODUCTION"
Drone Operators & Professional Drone Services
SHOTLIST | LOCATION | EQUIPMENT | WORKFLOW WITH DRONES
When we receive a project, we start by discussing the exact requirements for the drone shots. Key questions include: What is the location? What’s the subject of the footage? Most importantly, what is the purpose of the drone shots? This initial conversation helps us assess flight possibilities and safety considerations at the location. For example, we cannot fly over roads, people, or buildings without proper clearance, and even on a closed film set, it’s crucial to evaluate what is and isn’t feasible.
Another critical factor is determining the camera setup for the shoot, as this impacts the choice of drone, the workflow, safety protocols, and flight paths. Based on this assessment, we decide whether a recce (location visit) is necessary to prevent unexpected issues on the day of filming. In addition to safety, privacy is often a significant concern when using drones. If we’re flying near residential areas, traffic, or crowds—not on a closed film set—we make sure to inform people about the drone operations where possible or have someone on-site to answer any questions.
On-Set Workflow and Safety
On set, we primarily coordinate with the 1st Assistant Director (1AD) and prefer a short pre-shoot meeting with all directly involved parties. This is especially crucial when using heavy-lift drones, as their noise can make communication challenging. Everyone needs to be thoroughly briefed in advance about the planned shots and safety measures, such as precautions during take-off and landing.
Our drone team typically operates from a Magliner cart on-site, which serves as our mobile base station. This cart includes a 21-inch monitor for the director’s view, our drones, lenses, batteries, headsets, and large backup batteries to ensure continuous charging. For the VTR (Video Tape Recorder), we provide an SDI output for client monitoring.
All this ensures that our services meet every production’s needs, from high-quality aerial footage to smooth on-set coordination with a focus on safety, privacy, and exceptional aerial shots results.
DJI INSPIRE 3
8K RAW FULL FRAME | 120FPS | 14 STOPS | RTK | 18 - 75 MM
For some of our drone productions, it’s faster and easier to fly the brand new DJI Inspire 3 with Zenmuse X9 Air camera. This impressive successor of the Inspire 2 allows film in 8K resolution at 75fps! This can be pushed up to 120fps in 4K resolution. Another upgrade is the positioning system. The Inspire 3 is way more stable and by using an RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) positioning system the flight path of this new DJI drone is amazingly accurate. The new Zenmuse X9 camera has dual native ISO and 14+ stops of Dynamic Range. Let us know if you need more information about our new Inspire 3 drone and all the possibilities.
"FULLY INSURED AND EUROPEAN CERTIFIED DRONE COMPANY"
CERTIFIED DRONE COMPANY
FLYING IN AMSTERDAM | ROTTERDAM | HARBOR AREAS | OFFSHORE
Kiwi Aerial Shots is a fully European-certified Dutch drone filming company. This professional certification from EASA and IL&T means we are authorized to fly in locations where most other companies cannot, often allowing us to operate larger drones closer to the subject. Certain locations and cities, such as Amsterdam and Rotterdam, have airspace restrictions due to controlled airspace from nearby airports, known as CTR zones. Additionally, areas near industrial zones, military airspace, harbors like the Maasvlakte, or offshore locations often require special permissions to fly drones.
We ensure all necessary permits are always in place, and relevant authorities are informed before takeoff. With extensive experience and all required documentation, we handle these arrangements from start to finish. If you have questions or want to explore the possibilities of specific drone locations, feel free to reach out, and we’ll assist you.
Certified Drone Pilots and Comprehensive Insurance
In addition to our ‘Specific’ drone operator certification, we work exclusively with fully certified drone operators and equipment. We are also comprehensively insured for all our drone flights through Coverdrone and Flight-Deck. These specialists in drone company insurance provide invaluable support, especially for complex productions abroad. Even last minute, we can arrange additional coverage for high-value camera setups if the payload exceeds €100,000.
Let us know how we can assist with your production needs, and rest assured that your project is in expert hands.