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Hire a drone pilot in Maastricht

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

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

Vrijthof, the Maas, Sint Pietersberg and the hills: Maastricht and South Limburg are the most 'foreign-looking' backdrop in the Netherlands. We shot here for Flikken Maastricht and in the Geul valley, and know the combination of CTR, hills and nature reserve.

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

Airspace

Maastricht: in or next to the Maastricht Aachen Airport CTR

Maastricht Aachen Airport lies north of the city; the northern part of Maastricht and the hills towards Valkenburg fall in the CTR, for which we file the mission plan and bring an RT operator. Close to the Belgian border you watch the adjoining airspace.

Example locations

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

We fly anywhere in and around Maastricht 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
    Vrijthof, Sint Servaas bridge and the Maas

    the city centre with the river as a guide.

  • 02
    Sint Pietersberg and the ENCI quarry

    elevation and raw rock faces.

  • 03
    Geul valley, Mechelen and Schweiberg

    rolling hills; Natura 2000, so the manager's permission.

  • 04
    City centre and Wyck

    street scenes as for Flikken Maastricht.

Permissions and planning

How we arrange a shooting day in Maastricht

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; in the city centre we coordinate with the City of Maastricht. For the Geul valley and other Natura 2000 areas the production has to arrange the site manager's permission; we flag beforehand where that is needed.

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 Maastricht

FAQ

Hiring a drone pilot in Maastricht: questions

Can you film with a drone in Maastricht?

Yes. Maastricht lies in or right next to the Maastricht Aachen Airport 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 Maastricht?

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 Maastricht?

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 Maastricht?

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 Maastricht?

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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