At Darkwing Aerials, we provide industry-leading aerial cinematography services across South Africa. Our drone pilots are equipped with cutting-edge drones, offering a wide range of capabilities from dynamic FPV shots to heavy-lift setups for high-end cameras. Here’s an in-depth look at our fleet, their specs, and how they’re used to bring your vision to life.

Freefly Alta X

• Flight Time: 6 - 15 minutes
• Max Payload: 15 kg
• Max Flight Speed: 75 km/h
• Use Case: Perfect for flying high-end cameras with specific lenses. This drone is ideal for cinematic shots requiring heavy payloads and stability.
• Setup Time: 15-20 minutes (with camera gimbal already built)

Freefly Alta 8

• Flight Time: 6 - 8 minutes
• Max Payload: 9 kg
• Max Flight Speed: 65 km/h
• Use Case: Best for flying high-end cameras and even LED light arrays, offering flexible aerial cinematography solutions for a variety of scenes.
• Setup Time: 15-20 minutes

DJI Inspire 3

• Flight Time: 15 - 20 minutes
• Max Flight Speed: 95 km/h
• Use Case: High-end full-frame camera drone designed for tighter environments, perfect for capturing stunning aerial shots in dynamic conditions.
• Setup Time: 5 minutes

DJI Inspire 2

• Flight Time: 8 - 12 minutes
• Max Flight Speed: 75 km/h
• Use Case: Super35 camera drone offering flexibility for general-purpose aerial cinematography, ideal for film and commercial projects in South Africa.
• Setup Time: 5 minutes

GEPRC Cinewhoop

• Flight Time: 2 - 4 minutes
• Max Flight Speed: 100 km/h
• Use Case: FPV drone ideal for flying through tight spaces as small as 30cm, safely navigating around actors and vehicles for immersive shots.
• Setup Time: 5-10 minutes
• Link to Previous Work: Tree fly-through
• Link to Previous Work: Adidas Holiday
• Link to Previous Work: Adidas Back-To-School

EchoQuad 5-inch FPV

• Flight Time: 2 - 5 minutes
• Max Flight Speed: 160 km/h
• Use Case: High-speed dynamic FPV drone built for tight spaces, perfect for shooting exhilarating car chases or diving down mountains.
• Setup Time: 5-10 minutes
• Link to Previous Work: FIA World Rallycross
• Link to Previous Work: Watersport FPV
• Link to Previous Work: Stacey-lee May Queen of Smoke
• Link to Previous Work: Drifting

Cinelifter FPV

• Flight Time: 2 - 5 minutes
• Max Flight Speed: 130 km/h
• Use Case: A powerful FPV drone capable of carrying high-end cameras and interchangeable lenses (up to 1.5kg). Great for high-speed shots like car chases and building dives.
• Setup Time: 10-15 minutes‍
• Link to Previous Work: Tchibo

Zenmuse X7 Dual Operator FPV

• Flight Time: 3 - 6 minutes
• Max Flight Speed: 120 km/h
• Use Case: High-speed dual operated FPV drone operated by both a drone pilot and camera operator for 360° filming, providing accurate and agile aerial cinematography.
• Setup Time: 10-20 minutes‍
• Link to Previous Work: Anthony Raynard

Heavy Lift Dual Operator FPV

• Flight Time: 2 - 4 minutes
• Max Flight Speed: 120 km/h
• Use Case: Ideal for complex shots requiring the dual precision of both a pilot and camera operator. Great for fast-moving, agile filming in challenging environments.
• Setup Time: 25-30 minutes

DJI Mavic 3 Cine

• Flight Time: 30 - 35 minutes
• Max Flight Speed: 75 km/h
• Use Case: A single-operated drone capable of PRORES 422 recording, perfect for recce's and pre-visualisation shots, making it an essential tool for any production.
• Setup Time: 5-7 minutes

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Whether you're looking to capture immersive FPV fly-throughs or need stable, high-end aerial cinematography, our experienced drone pilots and state-of-the-art equipment are ready to deliver. Our drone pilot's work across South Africa to bring your vision to life with unparalleled drone footage.

Let’s collaborate on your next project! Reach out to us for tailored drone solutions for film, TV commercials, or special events.

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