Television and production support
Drone filming for TV, documentary and broadcast
Production-aware aerial filming across Wales and the UK, from establishing shots and tracked action to agile FPV sequences and discreet white-label support.
Designed around the edit
Aerial coverage that fits the production, schedule and story
MJ Films provides professional aerial filming for television, documentary and broadcast productions. We work from your brief, shot list or conversation with the director and production team, agreeing the visual purpose, location constraints and delivery requirements before take-off.
Lightweight DJI Mavic Pro 4, Mini Pro 5 and Avata 2 aircraft give us flexible options for built-up locations, landscapes and controlled FPV work. When a project demands larger cinema systems, we can collaborate with suitable heavy-lift crews.
Production-ready support
We are familiar with tight schedules, working under an agency or production-company identity and supplying rushes the same day where agreed. Raw footage or an in-house edit can be delivered to the specification established before filming.
Broadcast applications
The right aerial perspective for the sequence
Coverage is planned for editorial usefulness, continuity and safe, achievable movement.
Establishing shots
Landscapes, skylines, buildings and location openers that place the audience immediately.
Action and tracking
Smooth aerial coverage following vehicles, boats, athletes or movement through a location.
FPV sequences
Immersive interior or exterior movement for documentaries, sport and creatively led edits.
Actuality and events
Responsive coverage shaped around real activity while respecting people, access and operational limits.
White-label crew support
Discreet integration under the production company or agency brand, with direct communication on set.
Large-drone collaboration
Coordination with specialist heavy-lift crews where the camera and production specification require it.
Planning for production
Technical decisions agreed before the flight
A clear production brief protects time on location and helps the footage move smoothly into post.
Location and airspace recce
We assess access, flight restrictions, nearby activity and the practical take-off and landing area.
Shot list and visual intention
Agree the required angles, movement, screen direction and how each shot will function in the sequence.
Weather and schedule windows
Build a realistic plan around forecast conditions, call times, contributors and the wider shooting day.
Format agreement
Confirm the required recording format, frame rate, colour approach and delivery route before filming.
Safety documentation
CAA-approved pilots, full insurance, risk assessments and site-specific planning support compliant operation.
Rushes or edited delivery
Receive organised source footage, same-day rushes where agreed, or an edited deliverable produced in-house.
How it works
A clear route from brief to delivery
Practical planning keeps the flight useful, safe and aligned with the finished content.
01 Send the production brief
Share the location, dates, call times, shot list, aircraft requirements and delivery specification.
02 Recce and coordinate
We check airspace, permissions, safety, weather and how aerial work fits the wider schedule.
03 Film with the crew
Coverage is captured efficiently with clear communication between pilot, director and production team.
04 Transfer the material
Rushes, organised raw footage or the agreed edit is supplied securely and to the planned deadline.
Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
Can you work white-label for a production company?
Yes. We regularly provide discreet support under the client or agency brand and integrate with the existing production team.
Can footage be supplied on the same day?
Yes, where agreed in advance and practical on location. The transfer method and required file specification should be confirmed in the brief.
Can you match a production frame rate and format?
Yes. Recording format, frame rate and colour requirements are agreed before filming so the footage can fit the intended workflow.
Do you provide FPV and larger-drone options?
Avata 2 is available for suitable controlled FPV work. When a production needs a cinema camera on a larger aircraft, we can collaborate with an appropriate heavy-lift crew.
What can prevent a flight?
Airspace restrictions, unsafe weather, unsuitable access, crowds or local site conditions can limit a flight. Early location information gives the best chance to plan a safe alternative.
Brief us for your next production
Send the location, shooting window, shot list and technical delivery requirements. We will assess the practical options and respond with a clear plan.