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Hire a drone pilot in Groningen

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

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

Martini tower, the Forum, the Eemshaven and the wide Groningen countryside: the north delivers images with sky and space. We gladly make the drive and often combine the city with the port or the Lauwersmeer area in one shooting day.

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

Airspace

Groningen: in or next to the Groningen Airport Eelde CTR

Groningen Airport Eelde lies south of the city; the southern districts and the A28 fall in or next to the CTR, the centre and the north do not. If your shot falls inside the zone we file the mission plan and an RT operator joins. The Eemshaven and the Hogeland are free airspace.

Example locations

Filming in and around Groningen: wherever the shot calls for it

We fly anywhere in and around Groningen 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
    Bourtange fortress

    star-shaped fort, filmed for This Is Holland.

  • 02
    Martini tower, Grote Markt and Forum

    the city centre from above.

  • 03
    Eemshaven

    energy, offshore and data centres for corporate films.

  • 04
    Zernike Campus

    university and research.

  • 05
    Lauwersmeer and the Wadden coast

    Natura 2000; the manager's permission is required.

Permissions and planning

How we arrange a shooting day in Groningen

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

In the centre we coordinate with the City of Groningen; in the Eemshaven with Groningen Seaports and the terminal. For the Lauwersmeer, the Wadden coast 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 Groningen

FAQ

Hiring a drone pilot in Groningen: questions

Can you film with a drone in Groningen?

Yes. Groningen lies in or right next to the Groningen Airport Eelde 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 Groningen?

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 Groningen?

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 Groningen?

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 Groningen?

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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