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Drone Cinematography for Film, TV & Commercials in Los Angeles

Emmy winning drone crews specializing in FPV, DJI Inspire, and heavy-lift aerial systems for film, television, commercials, and music videos.

A FILM & TV DRONE COMPANY

DLP Aerials provides drone cinematography for film, television, commercials, and music videos in Los Angeles.

We specialize in custom FPV rigs, DJI Inspire, and heavy-lift aerial systems, working with Emmy Wining Local 600 union crew members who have over a decade of drone experience in the Film & TV industry.

  • DLP Aerials is led by Gabe De La Parra, an Emmy-winning drone operator with over 15 years of experience in drone cinematography for film, television, and commercial production in Los Angeles. This background brings a strong understanding of visual storytelling, camera movement, and on-set workflow, allowing us to execute aerial shots that meet the demands of any production.

  • We operate as a production-ready union drone crew for film, TV, and commercial shoots, working closely with directors, cinematographers, and production teams. Our experience on professional sets ensures efficient communication, safe operations, and seamless integration into fast-paced production environments.

  • All drone operations are conducted under FAA Part 107 certification and are fully insured with $5M liability. We follow strict safety protocols and studio safety guidelines to ensure compliant, reliable aerial cinematography for productions in Los Angeles and across the U.S.

  • We provide a full range of drone filming solutions, including FPV drone filming for dynamic shots, DJI Inspire drones for streamlined operations, and heavy-lift systems for more complex camera builds. This allows us to tailor aerial filming to the specific needs of film, television, and commercial productions.

  • We provide full support for drone filming permits, airspace coordination, and FAA compliance for productions in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. From controlled airspace to complex filming locations, we ensure all regulatory requirements are met so aerial production runs smoothly and safely.

WE’ve been around the block a few times…

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And got pretty good at :

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Showreels

Something Fast!!

DLP Aerials fast-paced aerial cinematography reel featuring FPV drones, DJI Inspire, and heavy-lift drone shots from the Freefly Alta X.

Something Slow…

DLP Aerials narrative aerial cinematography reel featuring cinematic drone shots captured with DJI Inspire and Freefly Alta X platforms.

Gabe, an Emmy-winning aerial filmmaker, brings creative fire and experience, and Malin, an engineering whiz with a creative eye and a bright mind, keeps things precise, safe, and cutting-edge. Together, they take cinematography to new heights, literally.

GABE DE LA PARRA

MALIN HILES

www.malinhiles.com

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Los Angeles, CA.