China's airspace is managed through national rules, local enforcement, and location-specific restrictions. A setup that works in one city may not work in another. We assess each location early, coordinate with operators who understand the local environment, and flag permit, weather, access, and cost risks before shoot day.
We assess whether drone filming is practical for your locations. This includes airspace classification, local no-fly zones, weather patterns, and operator availability. We flag risks early so production plans can adapt before shoot day.
We help prepare the required flight materials and local filing documents with the licensed operator, including CAAC, public-security, property-owner, or location-specific requirements where applicable.
We coordinate with experienced local drone operators who are licensed, registered, or approved for the relevant city and flight type where required.
We source professional DJI equipment including Mavic 3 Pro, Inspire 2 with X7 and X5S cameras, and FPV rigs. This includes lens compatibility checks, backup equipment planning, and technical advice for specific setups.
We provide on-site logistics coordination and contingency planning. If drone filming becomes impractical on the day, we switch to stock footage, ground-based angles, or alternative coverage to keep the production moving.
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Selected examples of drone, aerial, and FPV coordination across China.
Coordinated drone filming support across multiple Chinese cities for a major international fashion brand. Assessed feasibility per location, coordinated licensed operators, and integrated aerial footage into the production workflow.
Planned DJI Inspire-class aerial logistics across Sichuan and Chongqing for a major US VFX studio production. Coordinated drone operators, sourced X7 camera packages and lenses, and managed location logistics across 8+ sites.
Provided registered local drone operators with Mavic 3 Pro equipment for a commercial shoot in Shanghai. Coordinated flight locations, operator scheduling, and technical requirements.
Foreign crews should not plan to self-operate drones for commercial production without a compliant local setup. In most cases, the safer route is to work through a locally licensed operator and complete the required filings before the shoot.
No. China's airspace is regulated at national and local levels. CAAC sets the framework, but local PSB and location owners enforce restrictions. Some areas are straightforward; others are restricted or require advance coordination. We assess feasibility location by location and advise honestly when drone filming is impractical.
We coordinate with licensed local drone operators who are registered and familiar with local airspace. We do not employ pilots directly — we source and manage operator logistics for your production.
We have coordinated Mavic 3 Pro, Inspire 2 with X7 and X5S cameras, and various lens packages including Laowa and Olympus options. We match equipment to the brief and location, and we handle compatibility checks and backup planning.
We assess the permit route for each location, prepare documentation, and coordinate local follow-up. We do not guarantee approvals — final flight decisions rest with CAAC, local authorities, property owners, and the licensed operator.
We advise early if restrictions, costs, or timelines make drone filming impractical. In those cases, we suggest alternatives: stock footage, ground-based angles, or filming at nearby locations with simpler airspace.
Yes. Our aerial coordination experience includes western and southwestern China, as well as regional environments where operator availability, weather, access, and local restrictions require careful planning.
