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Hire a drone pilot in Arnhem & Nijmegen

Pilot, drones and crew for film, TV and commercials in Arnhem & Nijmegen — with the airspace and agreements worked out beforehand

180+
Productions
Film, TV, commercials, clips
CTR
Controlled airspace
Deelen Air Base
ILT
Specific authorisation
Also above built-up areas
2009
Flying since
Film, series, ads

Rhine and Waal, two bridges with history, the Veluwe as a back garden and Nijmegen as the oldest city in the country. For the province of Gelderland we filmed the Beter Benutten campaign here; for series and commercials the rivers and the hills of the Veluwezoom are our favourite backdrop.

With Skymotion you hire one aerial unit: drone pilot, drones, cameras and where needed a camera operator, spotter and RT operator. We work out in advance what the airspace in Arnhem & Nijmegen allows and which agreements are needed, so on the shooting day you only deal with the shot.

Airspace

Arnhem & Nijmegen: in or next to the Deelen Air Base CTR

North of Arnhem lies the military CTR of Deelen Air Base, which also covers part of the Veluwe; there we request the flight with Defence. Arnhem centre, the Rhine, Nijmegen and the Waal lie outside the CTR and are free airspace.

Example locations

Filming in and around Arnhem & Nijmegen: wherever the shot calls for it

We fly anywhere in and around Arnhem & Nijmegen the story calls for: city centre, industry, water, countryside. Below are a few places productions often ask for, with what to keep in mind for each.

  • 01
    Waal riverbanks near Beuningen and Gendt

    shoot for the feature film Joe Speedboot.

  • 02
    John Frost Bridge and the Rhine quay

    history and water in one shot.

  • 03
    Waal bridge, Waalkade and the Spiegelwaal

    Nijmegen from the water.

  • 04
    Veluwezoom and Posbank

    hills and heath; Natura 2000, the manager's permission is required.

  • 05
    Provincial roads

    tracking shots as for Beter Benutten.

Permissions and planning

How we arrange a shooting day in Arnhem & Nijmegen

Authorisation and requests

We fly under our Specific-category authorisation from the Dutch ILT and file the mission plan for the CTR with air traffic control.

Local agreements

Inside the Deelen CTR we arrange the request with Defence; in the city centres we coordinate with the municipalities of Arnhem and Nijmegen. For the Veluwe and other Natura 2000 areas the production has to arrange the site manager's permission.

Planning

Ideally a week ahead, at least 48 hours for the CTR request. The earlier you call, the more hours are possible. If the shot requires a street or square to be cordoned off, we flag that well in advance so the production can plan for it.

On the shooting day

We arrive on set on time, brief with the director and DOP, and you watch live on the monitor. Then we fly until the shot is in, while a spotter keeps an eye on the airspace and the surroundings.

Credits

What we have done in and around Arnhem & Nijmegen

FAQ

Hiring a drone pilot in Arnhem & Nijmegen: questions

Can you film with a drone in Arnhem & Nijmegen?

Yes. Arnhem & Nijmegen lies in or right next to the Deelen Air Base CTR: we file the mission plan with air traffic control at least 48 hours ahead and fly with an RT operator on the radio. Our Specific-category authorisation from the Dutch ILT also allows this above built-up areas, within the conditions of the authorisation.

How quickly can a drone pilot be on set in Arnhem & Nijmegen?

Because of the CTR request we prefer to plan a week ahead, at least 48 hours. Send the location, date and shot and you hear the same day what is possible.

What does it cost to hire a drone pilot in Arnhem & Nijmegen?

That depends on the drone and camera, the crew that comes along, the airspace, the travel time and the length of the shooting day; that is why we do not publish standard prices. You usually get a tailored quote the same day.

Which drone do you use in Arnhem & Nijmegen?

In controlled airspace we mostly fly the DJI Inspire 3 or a Mavic: light, quiet and quickly approved. For dynamic shots we use FPV, and for your ARRI, RED or Sony Venice the heavy-lift Alta X.

Need a drone pilot in Arnhem & Nijmegen?

Send the location, date and the shot you want — you'll hear quickly what's possible and what it costs, usually the same day.

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