Drone filming company in Abu Dhabi

Drone, FPV and helicopter crews based at Yas Creative Hub, Abu Dhabi since 2018. CICPA-cleared for oil and gas sites, with GCAA and Ministry of Defence approvals handled in-house.

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Abu Dhabi skyline and waterfront at sunrise, filmed from a helicopter by ChopperShoot
Abu Dhabi · Helicopter
Shotover B1 · RED KOMODO

The Abu Dhabi skyline from our camera helicopter, filmed on a Shotover B1 with a RED KOMODO.

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Locations

Across Abu Dhabi

Where we film in Abu Dhabi

From live events in the city to the dunes of Al Dhafra. We plan every flight around the airspace and site rules of each location.

Heavy-lift drone over the crowd at Zayed Sports City during the live broadcast of Pope Francis's visit to Abu Dhabi
Zayed Sports CityLive drone broadcast for Pope Francis's visit
Shotover K1 camera system mounted on a helicopter for a feature film shoot in Abu Dhabi
Helicopter camera rigShotover K1 on a feature film shoot
Inspire drone in flight with its operator during the Walk 1000 documentary shoot in Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi
Al Dhafra regionInspire crew filming Walk 1000
Aerial view of sand dunes in Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi's Western Region, filmed for Walk 1000
Al Dhafra desertDunes of Abu Dhabi's Western Region

Clearances

CICPA · GCAA · MOD

Cleared for sites most crews can't fly

We run an independent drone team in Abu Dhabi and know the emirate's geography, which helps clients plan shots safely and efficiently.

Heavy-lift broadcast drone on its landing pad in front of Abu Dhabi towers

  • CICPA clearance

    Our crew is cleared to fly drones on oil and gas and other critical infrastructure projects.

  • GCAA and Ministry of Defence

    Security-cleared for commercial drone and helicopter operations.

  • Freezone and onshore licences

    We hold both, so we can contract directly for projects anywhere in the emirate.

  • Based at Yas Creative Hub

    Central for fast deployment across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra.

Permits

GCAA · MOD · ADAC

Drone filming permits in Abu Dhabi

Outside Dubai, drone filming is regulated mainly by the GCAA. We prepare the request letters, risk assessments and flight plans. An Abu Dhabi shoot needs:

GCAA operator certificate
A UAS Operator Certificate (UOC) and registration for each aircraft.
Ministry of Defence permit
A Ministry of Defence permit for the flight.
Abu Dhabi Police NOC
A No Objection Certificate from Abu Dhabi Police.
ADAC NOC, near airports
Flights near restricted zones may also need an NOC from Abu Dhabi Airports Company.
Typical timeline
18–20 working days
Special cases
Can be expedited
Counted from when we receive your Letter of Intent and the location owner's NOC. Expediting is possible for government projects or major events, decided case by case.
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Selected work

Abu Dhabi

See the work

Opening frame of the Chevrolet Corvette commercial over the Liwa dunes at sunrise
Liwa · Abu Dhabi

TV commercial · Liwa

Chevrolet Corvette in the Liwa dunes

Our drone crew filmed the Corvette Stingray ZR1 across the dunes of Liwa, one of Hollywood's favourite desert locations, used in Star Wars and Fast and Furious. Directed by Brett Danton and produced by NM Productions London.

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