Brooklyn Drone Services

Xizmo Media has been flying drones over Brooklyn since 2008, longer than most drone production companies in New York City have existed. Our office sits in Greenpoint, a few minutes from the Brooklyn Navy Yard sound stages and the Williamsburg waterfront, so when a production needs an aerial crew on set the same week, we already know the local landmarks, the NYPD permit process, and the restricted airspace near the East River bridges. That local knowledge saves clients real time, since a crew that already holds the right paperwork for a given block does not have to start the permit process from zero.

Brooklyn’s Two Kinds of Drone Demand

Real estate developers building along the Williamsburg and DUMBO waterfront need aerial photography and video that shows scale, water views, and proximity to the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline. At the same time, film and TV productions based at the sound stages inside the Brooklyn Navy Yard and at Broadway Stages in Greenpoint need an aerial unit that can work inside NYC’s permit system without slowing down a shoot day.

Coney Island’s boardwalk, Prospect Park’s open lawns, and the crowds that gather for events along the East River waterfront are common backdrops for branded content, music videos, and community events that need wide establishing shots without shutting down city streets. Our crews plan those flights around ferry schedules, beach crowds, and the seasonal restrictions the Parks Department puts on the boardwalk, so the shot list survives contact with a real Saturday afternoon.

Brooklyn Drone Services We Provide

Every Brooklyn booking falls into one of six categories, and most of our repeat clients only ever need one or two of them.

Licensed, Insured, and Flying in Brooklyn Since 2008

Xizmo Media pilots hold FAA Part 107 certification and a Nighttime Operations Waiver, which covers the twilight real estate shoots and after-dark broadcast work that daytime-only operators have to turn down. Every job runs under a $5 million liability policy, which is what most Brooklyn property managers and film permits require before a drone can take off. We have operated in Brooklyn since 2008, before the FAA’s Part 107 rule existed, and our office in Greenpoint means a shorter response time than a crew flying in from outside the city. The same policy and certifications cover every service on this page, from a single real estate flyover to a multi-day broadcast production.

Drone Coverage Across the Other NYC Boroughs

Productions based in Brooklyn often need coverage across the rest of the city on the same shoot day. We run the same licensed crews and equipment for Manhattan drone service, Queens aerial drone service, Bronx drone services, and Staten Island drone services, so a multi-borough shoot can stay with one team from call time to wrap. It also means a single point of contact for scheduling, insurance paperwork, and invoicing across a multi-day production.

Do you need a permit to fly a drone in Brooklyn?

Most commercial drone flights in New York City require an NYPD drone permit in addition to FAA Part 107 certification. Xizmo Media handles this paperwork as part of every Brooklyn booking, so you do not need to file anything yourself.

Can you fly near the Brooklyn Bridge or other NYC landmarks?

Yes, though airspace near bridges, Manhattan’s helicopter routes, and parts of the waterfront is restricted and needs additional coordination. We plan the flight path in advance and secure any required authorization before the shoot date.

Do you offer night shoots for real estate or broadcast work?

Yes. Our pilots hold an FAA Nighttime Operations Waiver, which covers twilight real estate video and after-dark broadcast and event coverage.

How far in advance should we book a Brooklyn drone shoot?

A week’s notice is usually enough for real estate and event shoots. Productions that need FAA airspace authorization near LaGuardia’s approach paths or a landmark restricted zone should book two to three weeks out.

Do you only work with Brooklyn based clients?

No. We are headquartered in Greenpoint and know the borough well, but we also cover productions across Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and beyond.