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Hire a drone pilot in Zeeland

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

180+
Productions
Film, TV, commercials, clips
Free
Airspace
No LVNL request
ILT
Specific authorisation
Also above built-up areas
2009
Flying since
Film, series, ads

Delta Works, beaches, the Westerschelde and the ports of Vlissingen and Terneuzen: Zeeland is vast and industrial at the same time. We regularly shoot here for terminals and logistics, and for tourism and commercials along the coast.

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

Airspace

Zeeland: free airspace, quick to plan

Zeeland has no CTR; only on the east side, towards Bergen op Zoom, does the Woensdrecht CTR come into play. The Westerschelde, Oosterschelde and the coast are Natura 2000 areas. Above the ports the rules of North Sea Port and the terminals apply; towards Belgium you watch the adjoining airspace.

Example locations

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

We fly anywhere in and around Zeeland 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
    Vlissingen-Oost and the Sloe area

    terminals and heavy industry where we filmed before.

  • 02
    Terneuzen

    canal zone and terminals on the Westerschelde.

  • 03
    Oosterschelde barrier and the Delta Works

    iconic hydraulic engineering.

  • 04
    Zeeland coast and Veerse Meer

    beach, dykes and water sports for commercials.

Permissions and planning

How we arrange a shooting day in Zeeland

Authorisation and requests

We fly under our Specific-category authorisation from the Dutch ILT; outside a CTR no request with air traffic control is needed.

Local agreements

In the ports we coordinate with North Sea Port and the terminal; on beaches and in villages with the municipality. For the Westerschelde, the Oosterschelde and other Natura 2000 areas the production has to arrange the site manager's permission; we flag beforehand where that is needed.

Planning

Often planned within a few days; for events and city-centre shoots a little earlier because of the municipality. 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 Zeeland

FAQ

Hiring a drone pilot in Zeeland: questions

Can you film with a drone in Zeeland?

Yes. Zeeland lies outside controlled airspace, so no request with air traffic control is needed. We fly under our Specific-category authorisation from the Dutch ILT; in the centre we coordinate time and place with the municipality.

How quickly can a drone pilot be on set in Zeeland?

Outside a CTR it often works within a few days, sometimes the next day. 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 Zeeland?

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 Zeeland?

Usually the DJI Inspire 3 (8K, full-frame) or a Mavic for quick shots, FPV for dynamic footage through and alongside objects, and the heavy-lift Alta X when your own cinema camera has to go up.

Need a drone pilot in Zeeland?

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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