Professional Drones
ALTA-X Cinelifter Drone
Base Films offers the Freefly Alta X heavy-lift drone package, engineered for professional cinema and industrial applications requiring substantial payload capacity and extended flight times. With a maximum payload of 15.9 kg (35 lbs) and a gross takeoff weight of 34.9 kg (76.85 lbs), and a maximum flight time of 45 minutes, the Alta-X can accommodate large cinema cameras like the ARRI ALEXA 35, Mini LF, RED Raptor, or Sony Venice, along with gimbals such as the Mōvi Pro or DJI Ronin 2.
DJI Inspire 3 Drone
Base Films offers the advanced DJI Inspire 3 drone package, designed for high-end film, commercial, and broadcast productions. It features the Zenmuse X9-8K Air full-frame gimbal camera, capable of recording up to 8K/75fps in ProRes RAW and 8K/25fps in CinemaDNG, with 14+ stops of dynamic range for exceptional detail and colour. The Inspire 3 supports dual-control operation, 360° pan gimbal movement, and a unique 80° upward tilt mode for creative angles. Built-in RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) GPS allows for centimeter-level precision and repeatable flight paths. It reaches speeds of up to 94 km/h (58 mph) and has a maximum flight time of 28 minutes. Integrated obstacle avoidance, O3 Pro video transmission (with 6km range), and timecode sync make it a top-tier drone for demanding aerial cinematography.
DJI Mavic 3 Cine Drone
Base Films offers the DJI Mavic 3 Cine drone package, a compact yet powerful aerial platform ideal for professional cinematography. Equipped with a 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad camera, it captures 20MP stills and records up to 5.1K video at 50fps, delivering exceptional image quality with a dynamic range of 12.8 stops . The Mavic 3 boasts a maximum flight time of 46 minutes, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, and the O3+ transmission system for stable, long-range control . Its foldable design ensures easy transport, making it a versatile choice for high-quality aerial footage in various production environments.
DJI Matrice 4 Drone
Base Films offers the DJI Matrice 4 Series.
Matrice 4E: Equipped with a 20MP 4/3-inch CMOS wide-angle camera with a mechanical shutter, a 48MP medium telephoto, and a 48MP telephoto lens. It supports rapid 0.5-second interval shooting, making it ideal for surveying, mapping, and 3D modelling. The integrated laser rangefinder measures distances up to 1,800 meters, enhancing precision in geospatial applications.
Matrice 4T: Designed for public safety and inspection tasks, it includes the same camera setup as the 4E, plus a thermal imaging camera with a resolution of 640×512 pixels, a near-infrared auxiliary light, and a laser rangefinder. These features enable effective operations in low-light conditions and thermal inspections. Both drones boast up to 49 minutes of flight time, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, and the O4 Enterprise transmission system, ensuring reliable performance in complex environments.
FPV Cine Lifter & Gimballed Drones
Base Films offers advanced Cinelifter FPV and Gimballed FPV drone packages, engineered for high-end cinematic applications.
Cinelifter FPV drones are custom-built to carry cinema-grade cameras such as RED Raptor, DSMC2, & Komodo, ARRI Alexa Mini LF, Sony A7SIII, Panasonic GH5s, BMPCC 4K/6K, Freefly Wave. With powerful motors and reinforced frames, they deliver dynamic, agile shots while maintaining smooth footage. DUCTED versions are available to fly indoors, and closer to people.
Gimballed FPV drones combine the agility of FPV flight with stabilised gimbal-mounted camera systems, such as the DJI Ronin. This setup allows for fluid, cinematic movements with precise control, enabling complex shots that were previously challenging to achieve. These drones are ideal for capturing immersive, high-quality footage in dynamic environments.
Lighting Drones
Base Films offers cinelifter lighting drones, specialised FPV platforms equipped with high-intensity LED systems for dynamic aerial illumination. These drones can carry lighting payloads producing up to 65,000 lumens, equivalent to a 7.5kW HMI light, making them ideal for night shoots and creative lighting effects.
GoPro & 360 Camera FPV Drones
Base Films offers a wide range of FPV drones for GoPro and 360° camera filming, including both ducted and open-prop freestyle drones. Ducted drones are ideal for flying safely indoors, around talent, or through tight spaces, while open-prop 5" and 7" FPV drones offer greater speed, agility, and smoother cinematic motion for outdoor and action-based scenes. These platforms are optimised for lightweight cameras like the GoPro, and Insta360, delivering stabilised, immersive footage with minimal distortion. Together, they offer flexible and creative solutions for high-impact aerial shots in any environment.