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FILM & CINEMA 

SmartDrones has been using cutting edge drone technology and cinema camera systems to provide the Film Industry with breathtaking aerial shots for their productions since 2015.

PROFESSIONAL DRONE CREWS FOR

TV. FILM. &

COMMERCIALS.

CINEMA 

CAMERAS

PROFESSIONAL

 PLATFORMS

ON-SET

INTEGRATION

TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY LEADING COMPANIES 

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We strive to provide aerials of the highest possible quality to our clients .  SmartDrones has proudly worked on productions for NBC Universal, Netflix, 20th Century Fox, and other production companies.

UNPARRELLED AERIAL

CINEMATOGRAPHY

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PROFESSIONAL GRADE AERIAL PLATFORMS

AERIAL CINEMATOGRAPHY SERVICES

MAIN & SECOND UNIT

SmartDrones is equipped & experienced working alongside the main unit of a production. We can also be broken up into a self-contained second unit team to capture footage after a  creative briefing.

CLOSE PROXIMITY FLYING

Our drones are capable of filming more than just wide landscape shots. The SmartDrones team is able to fly our drones closer, lower, and faster. Drones are an efficient tool on a film set that can replicate crane, dolly, steadicam and helicopter footage.

VFX & STATIC PLATE SHOOTING

PLANNING &

COORDINATION

Our team is experienced in gathering footage for VFX work-flows. Our 8K camera systems can capture high resolution static plates. Entire physical environments can be captured using 3D modelling for use in VFX process, Inquire about the different outputs we can provide.

Every shot is unique. The experienced drone operators at SmartDrones are happy to consult with the production to plan out dynamic drone shots that stretch the limits of whats possible.

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SHOWREEL

TRANSPORT CANADA
APPROVED OPERATIONS

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NATIONWIDE PERMIT.

All of SmartDrones pilots hold Advanced Pilots licenses allowing us to conduct Advanced Operations across Canada. We fly RPAS systems (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) that are approved for operations near & over people. 

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Fully Insured

3 MIllion in LIABILITY INSURANCE.

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 SmartDrones carries $3 million in liability insurance, which is 30 times the minimum amount previously required by Transport Canada.

We are the only drone cinematography company in Canada that has an experienced general counsel on staff that looks after obtaining the required permits from Transport Canada, Nav Canada, the national & provincial parks, and municiplties.

LEAVE THE PAPERWORK TO US.

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Our fleet of drones comes with a wide variety of sizes.  Whether you are looking for a drone, with more maneuverability or a larger drone that can carry a high-end cinema grade camera, SmartDrones can fulfill your aerial cinematography needs.

PROFESSIONAL

DRONE SYSTEMS

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ON-SET INTERGRATION

We have all the gear required to integrate drones on-set as well as operate as a self contained unit. SmartDrones is equipped to operate in remote locations and harsh enviroments.

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FAST SETUP

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LENS OPTIONS

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LONG RANGE

TRANSMISSION

> PRODUCTION CARTs

> C-Stands

>  19" BAttery

    powereD Monitors

MOBILE CHARGING

     Stations

Generators

> SAnDBAGs, Tables,        

> TENTS

> AND More

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INSPIRE 2 

 With ZENMUSE X7

ALTA X

 With CINEMA CAMERA

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UAV photo of a DJI Inspire 2 used for Drone service in Edmonton & Calgary Alberta, Canada

The Inspire 2 is versatile new drone that has made cinema grade aerials more accessible then they have ever been. The compact design allows for fast deployment and the ability to quickly relocate. The X7 camera has a Super 35 Sensor that shoots 6K RAW in CinemaDNG with 14 Stops of Dynamic Range. 

The Freefly Systems Alta X is a heavy lift drone designed to lift cinema cameras on our Movi Pro. It boasts an impressive flight time of up to 20 mins with a RED or Alexa Mini and speeds upwards of 100 km/h.

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A PARADIGM SHIFT IN FILM

Drones have become powerful tools in film. The free range of movement can replicate crane, dolly, steadicam, and helicopter footage. The efficiency and dynamic movement of drones allow Directors and DOP’s to film creative and  captivating shots in a rapid succession due to the fast deployment times of our drone setup.  

FILMED IN ONE TAKE WITH OUR INSPIRE 2

& ZENMUSE X7.

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