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Hire a drone pilot in Haarlem & IJmuiden

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

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

Haarlem has the Grote Markt and the Sint-Bavo, Zandvoort the circuit and the beach, IJmuiden the largest sea lock in the world and heavy industry. All within half an hour of each other, but largely in Schiphol's airspace.

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

Airspace

Haarlem & IJmuiden: in or next to the Schiphol CTR

Haarlem and Zandvoort lie in the Schiphol CTR: mission plan with LVNL and an RT operator on set. IJmuiden and the North Sea Canal lie on the northern edge; there we check per shot whether it falls inside the CTR, and take the steelworks' heliport and the industry's safety zones into account.

Example locations

Filming in and around Haarlem & IJmuiden: wherever the shot calls for it

We fly anywhere in and around Haarlem & IJmuiden 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
    Grote Markt and Sint-Bavo

    the Haarlem city centre from above.

  • 02
    Circuit Zandvoort and the beach

    speed and sea in one shot.

  • 03
    IJmuiden sea lock

    where we filmed before; ships, quays and the harbour mouth.

  • 04
    North Sea Canal and the Velsen industry

    heavy industry with its own safety zones.

Permissions and planning

How we arrange a shooting day in Haarlem & IJmuiden

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 file the mission plan with LVNL; for Haarlem centre we coordinate with the municipality and at the locks with Rijkswaterstaat. Industrial sites have their own safety rules which we go through with the location; for the Kennemerland dunes the production has to arrange the 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 Haarlem & IJmuiden

FAQ

Hiring a drone pilot in Haarlem & IJmuiden: questions

Can you film with a drone in Haarlem & IJmuiden?

Yes. Haarlem & IJmuiden lies in or right next to the Schiphol 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 Haarlem & IJmuiden?

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 Haarlem & IJmuiden?

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 Haarlem & IJmuiden?

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 Haarlem & IJmuiden?

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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