DKM2(PCBillyWeiss).jpg

FILM + TV

drone operators for over a decade

watch
One Day on Earth is the first documentary film that combined footage taken by content creators from every country of the world in one 24-hour period.
America's Lost Vikings Episode filmed using a drone in New England covering the vikings arrival in North America using their cutting edge viking ships.
Episode about engineers working to save the historic Gay Head Lighthouse on Martha's Vineyard which was in structural danger due to erosion along the cliff.
Director Stephen Judge filmed part of this documentary, focused on the revolution in technology that is enabling scientists to delve further into the mysteries of the human brain. Drone work by Above Summit filmed at Boston locations like Harvard U
A documentary on famed Canadian author and poet Margaret Atwood. Above Summit provided the drone work featuring Margaret Atwood on Harvard University's Weeks Bridge waving to the women's rowing team along the Charles River.
Documentary focused on legendary Scandinavian architect, Alvar Aalto, and his work in the Boston area - specifically on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Above Summit's drone work focused on Aalto's Baker House built for MIT as a dormitory
Big Papi shares some of the great catching feats in baseball history and is visited by Buster Olney and Vernon Wells. Wells, a Gold Glove winner, attempts to re-enact the famous Babe Ruth baseball catch of a ball dropped from an airplane. Above Summ
Chronicles head coach Dan Campbell entering his second season leading the team and an intriguing mix of young emerging stars, veterans, free agent additions and highly regarded rookie hopefuls throughout training camp and the preseason. Above Summit
Charged as a teen in the 1993 killing of a Boston cop, Sean K. Ellis fights to prove his innocence while exposing police corruption and systemic racism. Above Summit provided all the drone cinematography for the documentary series.
The Society is a teen science fiction drama filmed in Massachusetts. Above Summit was the drone crew for Season 1 of The Society.
NOS4A2 is a fantasy horror drama tv series filmed for AMC in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Above Summit was the drone unit for season 1 of NOS4A2 on AMC.
Uncanny Harbor is a science fiction thriller filmed in Massachusetts focused on extraterrestrial beings. Above Summit provided the drone work for Uncanny Harbor.
Hocus Pocus 2 is a sequel to the iconic children's fantasy comedy motion picture. Above Summit provided drone coverage for Hocus Pocus to that was featured in the trailer.
Knives Out is a comedy film produced by Rian Johnson for Lionsgate Entertainment featuring Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis and Ana de Armas among other heavy hitters. Above Summit provided the drone work for Knives Out using a heavy lift
A coming-of-age psychological thriller that plays out the unsettling reality of a kid who holds his family captive in a hole in the ground. Above Summit was drone unit for John and the Hole using a custom light kit drone, a production drone and even
Close-up of a word puzzle with the text 'yle' in black on a white square background, possibly part of a larger word
Artek logo in white text on a black background
Ken Burns Florentine Films logo with white text on a black background.
Logo with a stylized letter 'M' and the word 'MASTERCLASS' below it.
Empty white background
Lionsgate logo in white text on a black background.
Netflix logo with a black background and white text.
Hulu logo on a black background
NFL Films logo with the NFL shield and the words 'NFL FILMS'
Black background with a white circular logo featuring a stylized smiling face and the text 'BOSTON CREAM' around it.
Live Nation logo on a black background
Dropkick Murphys logo in white gothic font on black background.
The word 'BONJOVI' in white text on a black background.
Abstract white spiral shape with a gradient background
NBC Universal logo on a black background.
Discovery logo with stylized planet and eye
The word 'NOVA' in white text on a black background.
Black background with white lowercase 'aMC' logo in the center.
Wayfair logo in black and white.
Zevia logo with the word 'Zevia' and a leaf above the letter 'i' on a black background.
The words 'The Bear' in a stylized logo.
A black and white logo featuring a celestial design with planets and stars, with the text "ALDAMISA ENTERTAINMENT" underneath.
The letters 'IFC' in white on a black background.
Logo with white circle and the text 'SCI science' in black on a black background.

We fly cameras on just about anything and anywhere.

3D illustration of a vinyl record player with records
A person performing a handstand on a large metal sculpture of an arrow.
A military drone or unmanned aerial vehicle with a camera or sensor mounted underneath, flying against a black background.

FPV

inspire

heavy lift

A close-up of a white mouse with a flashlight attached to its head, illuminating the area in front of it.
Gray helicopter isolated on a white background.
A cartoon robot with one eye, standing on wheels, holding a telescope and gazing into the distance.

light kit

heli

rover

Drone Cinema Experts

From major streaming services and networks to feature film productions & documentaries, Above Summit’s traveled and experienced licensed drone operators deliver the shot every time.

Whether it’s an intricate FPV One-Take, a slow and low cinematic shot tracking talent, or multiple drones running a live feed of a sporting event, we fly it all.

Our team handles FAA authorizations, logistics, scouting, and blocking so we’re in the air right where you need us.

our team
Logo for the Society of Cinematography Opening
FAA Part 107 Drone Operators - Above Summit is certified for commercial drone use and is insured for aerial liability. Federal Aviation Administration Certified Drone Operators.
Mass Production Coalition Recognized as a top destination worldwide for film production and media creation, MA is full of talented film, television and digital media professionals.
Fallback_Brand Marketing_FPV Reel-web.jpg

featured

CINEMATIC FPV DRONE

Cinelifters + Cinewhoops + Livestream

Fallback_Brand Marketing_Red Sox-Welcome to Fenway.jpg

Red Sox | Welcome to Fenway

  • The Boston Red Sox wanted something different for their home opener. Well, FPV drones were just what the doctor ordered.

    Together, we blocked, timed, and crafted a one-take worthy of the task.

watch

Boston Public Library | Copley

  • As part of a virtual tour, FPV drones provided an unparalleled perspective.

    Our FPV drone pilot flew lines inside and out, grazing the architecturally rich details as no other camera can.

watch
Fallback_Brand Marketing_Cox Engineering FPV.jpg

Cox Engineering | Fly Pipes

  • An industrial facility is an FPV drone operator’s dream playground.

    Cox Engineering’s facilities delivered with tight turns and gaps, through hanging pipes, ducts, and the obligatory arc welding.

watch
PTC-Seaport-028.jpg

PTC | Liveworx

  • For PTC’s hybrid event, we needed to blend various cameras styled as an FPV one-take.

    Within the event framework, we combined FPV and production drones, ground cameras, and a teleprompted presenter.

watch

Experience

10+ years

FAA Part 107

Insurance

$5-10m+

drone liability

FAA Waiver

Night

24 hour ops

FAA Auths

40+ active

quick filing

Glamis-BTS-261-2.jpg

ARM CAR

Motocrane + Black Arm Operators

more info
Air-National-Guard-448.jpg

CAMERA ROVERS

low + high stance for gimbal + 360 cameras

Film_AltaX-Snow-28.jpg

HEAVY LIFT DRONES

Freefly Alta X + Alta 6 + custom

DKM6(PCBillyWeiss).jpg

LIVE EVENT DRONES

trusted by the Red Sox to go live in 5

AltaX Promo-023.jpg

LIGHT KIT DRONES

featured in John and the Hole