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FILM + TV

drone operators for over a decade

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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
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We fly cameras on just about anything and anywhere.

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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.

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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.
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CINEMATIC FPV DRONE

Cinelifters + Cinewhoops + Livestream

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Experience

10+ years

FAA Part 107

Insurance

$5-10m+

drone liability

FAA Waiver

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24 hour ops

FAA Auths

40+ active

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ARM CAR

Motocrane + Black Arm Operators

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CAMERA ROVERS

low + high stance for gimbal + 360 cameras

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HEAVY LIFT DRONES

Freefly Alta X + Alta 6 + custom

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LIVE EVENT DRONES

trusted by the Red Sox to go live in 5

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LIGHT KIT DRONES

featured in John and the Hole