West Coast Aerials a Division of Camera Support

UAS (DRONES)

We have several UAS options that we can tailor for your production. Ranging from Gopros to F55's, we can accommodate your camera and production needs.

  an FAA Exempt Company

Approved for flight! Camera Support has a professional and legal crew to work on your production. We have the FAA required aviation insurance and can help you with the paperwork needed to make your aerial vision a reality.

Our FAA licensed pilots and experienced camera operators work with you to make sure you have the expertise and the right equipment to get the shots you need. Whether your shot calls for a small UAS (Drone) for tight spaces, a heavy lifter or a cable cam to use when flying isn't practical, we have the expertise and equipment to make it happen.

UAS (DRONES)

We have several UAS options that we can tailor for your production. Ranging from Panasonic Gh4 to F55's, we can accommodate your camera and production needs.

View our Section 33 exemption for a comprehensive explanation of what we can and can't do. Below is a summary if you aren't into reading legal documents

Weight restriction of 55 pounds (Total weight)

Maximum speed of 100 MPH

Maximum altitude of 400 feet above ground level

UAS must be operated within visual line of sight of the pilot

The pilot cannot operate from any moving platform or vehicle

The pilot must possess a pilot certificate and current medical certificate

At least three days before filming, the pilot must submit a plan of activities to the local FSDO

All operations must utilize a visual observer

Minimum weather visibility of 3 miles

No flight permitted over the public

No flight after civil twilight

UAS must have FAA registration numbers clearly visible

WEATHER LIMITATIONS

We cannot fly in any precipitation or winds above 16 mph

REQUIRED INFORMATION

To get the paperwork process started and to enable us to give you an accurate quote, we need the following:

Location and date/time of proposed shoot (We need this at least 5 days before shoot)

Type of camera/lens you would like to use

Any special circumstances or types of shots you want to get

The FAA requires us to have a licensed pilot and a visual observer. You will also need a camera operator which we can provide that is familiar with aerial photography.

CREW

Click here for out Section 333 Exemption

Click here for our COA