For The Grotto, DLP Aerials provided professional aerial cinematography and aerial support services in the desert landscapes of Palmdale. The production featured cinematic drone coverage of a picture vehicle moving through remote terrain, captured with smooth, controlled movement using the DJI Inspire drone.
In addition to drone filming, DLP Aerials supported the production with paragliding coordination by training on-screen talent to safely kite a wing for a ground-based scene. This added an authentic visual element while maintaining full control of the environment for filming.
This project highlights capabilities in drone cinematography, vehicle tracking shots, desert filming, and on-set aerial consulting—delivering safe, efficient, and production-ready solutions for film, television, and commercial projects.
For the feature film Barbarian, starring Justin Long, DLP Aerials was brought in to capture a key establishing shot along the iconic Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. The sequence features a cinematic aerial reveal over the ocean, introducing the character driving a red convertible along the coastline.
Captured using the DJI Inspire drone, this shot highlights clean, controlled drone movement and precision framing in a coastal environment.
For the production of Survive, DLP Aerials delivered extensive aerial cinematography in the rugged Dolomite Mountains, operating out of Cortina d'Ampezzo over a two-month shoot spanning the transition from fall to winter. Working in remote, high-alpine terrain, drones were deployed daily to capture dynamic aerial coverage and execute complex camera moves that would typically require technocranes or large-scale rigging.
Utilizing the DJI Inspire drone as the primary platform, the team achieved cinematic shots in locations that were otherwise inaccessible or unsafe for traditional equipment, with select sequences supplemented by helicopter filming. This project highlights advanced drone cinematography, precision flying in extreme environments, and efficient aerial production in challenging mountain conditions.
For Nostalgia, DLP Aerials contributed cinematic aerial cinematography to a deeply personal and emotionally driven film centered on loss, memory, and the objects that connect us to those we’ve lost. Working with director Mark Pellington, the team used the DJI Inspire drone to capture a series of atmospheric establishing shots throughout the film, including the final closing sequence.
The project carried profound meaning for Pellington, shaped by the loss of his wife, which informed the tone and intention behind each frame. During production, Patton Oswalt—who had experienced a similar loss—visited set to share a moment of reflection with the director and cast. It was a rare and powerful experience, where the emotional weight of the story extended beyond the screen and into the making of the film itself.