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Hire a drone pilot in Breda & Tilburg

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

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

Two Brabant cities with their own character: historic Breda with its Grote Kerk and industrial Tilburg with the Spoorzone and LocHal. Between them lies the Gilze-Rijen helicopter base, so you plan a little earlier here.

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 Breda & Tilburg allows and which agreements are needed, so on the shooting day you only deal with the shot.

Airspace

Breda & Tilburg: in or next to the Gilze-Rijen Air Base CTR

The military CTR of Gilze-Rijen Air Base lies between the two cities and touches the east side of Breda and the west side of Tilburg. There we request the flight with Defence and take the helicopter exercises into account. The city centres themselves lie largely on the edge; we check the map per shot.

Example locations

Filming in and around Breda & Tilburg: wherever the shot calls for it

We fly anywhere in and around Breda & Tilburg 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
    Port of Moerdijk

    terminals and industry, several corporate films.

  • 02
    Grote Kerk and the canals of Breda

    historic city centre.

  • 03
    Spoorzone and LocHal in Tilburg

    industrial heritage, newly used.

  • 04
    Biesbosch near Breda

    water and willows; Natura 2000, the manager's permission is required.

  • 05
    Business parks along the A58 and A27

    logistics and corporate films.

Permissions and planning

How we arrange a shooting day in Breda & Tilburg

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 CTR we arrange the request with Defence; in the city centres we coordinate with the municipalities of Breda and Tilburg. For the Biesbosch 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 Breda & Tilburg

FAQ

Hiring a drone pilot in Breda & Tilburg: questions

Can you film with a drone in Breda & Tilburg?

Yes. Breda & Tilburg lies in or right next to the Gilze-Rijen 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 Breda & Tilburg?

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 Breda & Tilburg?

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 Breda & Tilburg?

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 Breda & Tilburg?

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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