Top 10 Drone Videographers Shooting Aerial Cinematography in Boston

Aerial cinematography has left its mark on numerous industries, most notably in real estate, construction, and remote mapping. It enables clients to gain a new perspective on sites, without the high costs that were previously associated with doing so.

In Boston, you’ll find some of New England’s most talented drone pilots and aerial cinematographers working across a variety of industries. In this article, we’ll introduce 10 of the best who are making a name for themselves.

Chaze Films

Owned and operated by Jason and Marcus (who is the company’s drone pilot), Chaze Films is a video strategy and production company that works with clients throughout the Boston area. They both began as hobbyists before deciding they loved video production so much that they would transform it into a career. Most of their aerial work is in the real estate industry, although they also work with laboratories, restaurants, and fitness studios to promote their brands.

Sound and Vision Media

Sound and Vision Media is a team of talented video production professionals, including certified drone pilots. They’ve been producing marketing videos and TV advertisements for around three decades and have grasped all of the innovations that are taking place in the industry.

When it comes to aerial cinematography, they understand the limitless flexibility it offers and its ability to save clients time and money in the long run. Sound and Vision Media’s skilled pilots work with clients in a variety of industries, ranging from construction to inspections, land surveying, and motion pictures.

TR Productions

Established in 1947, TR Productions is one of the longest-running communications and production companies in New England. In addition to producing videos, they also create web presentations, interactive CDs, and multimedia screen shows, as well as offering aerial photography and videography services.

SkyFlyVideo is the aerial division of TR Productions and uses radio-controlled, highly stabilized flying camera platforms featuring custom-modified HD cameras. This allows them to capture outstanding images at low altitudes in Boston and beyond.

Dronegenuity

Serving Boston, Cambridge, Brookline, and beyond, Dronegenuity is a leading name in Massachusetts’ aerial cinematography industry. They capture stunning videos in 4K HD that can be used to promote real estate properties, products, or services, as well as customized 3D marketing videos.

Dronegenuity assists clients with construction progress updates, mapping, and solar panel inspections, with all of their drone pilots FAA certified. They can also be hired to capture aerial photography and deliver magazine-quality images.

Above Summit

Based in Boston, Above Summit is a film and photography studio that specializes in aerial and drone video production. They have hundreds of hours of flight under their belt in the real estate, construction, architecture, and design industries.

In addition to holding a nighttime waiver, they offer a high level of liability insurance for your peace of mind and have dozens of special flight authorizations in New England. When you book Above Summit, you can take advantage of their multiple aerial and camera platforms, depending on your project needs and requirements.

Drone Worx

Owned and operated by Alan Williamson, Jr., Drone Worx has established a reputation as one of the top aerial cinematography companies in Boston. They have a minimum of six drones in service and four pilots that are FAA certified (and insured), with the experience to capture high-quality shots.

Whether you need assistance with inspections, construction site work, photogrammetry, or 3D modeling, they know how to get the job done. Drone Worx also has extensive experience in the real estate sector.

OTBx Air

OTBx Air offers aerial drone photography and videography services in Boston’s construction and real estate industries, as well as creating impressive 360-degree Matterport tours. Founded by Scott Hurren, the team has worked with brands that include Lindt, Remax, and Mattamy Homes, as well as Eiffage Construction and Starlight Investments.

OTBx Air has garnered a reputation for its fast turnaround times, creativity, and exceptional quality, as well as coming up with simple solutions to complex problems.

Tom Berrigan

Born and raised in Massachusetts, Tom Berrigan began his career as a graphic designer and started getting into videography during hiking and snowboarding trips. It was once he started posting his work online that he began being featured in local publications and was commissioned for various projects.

Tom's particularly renowned for his long exposure shots and night images of Boston and has worked with clients that include Southwest Airlines Magazine, The Colonnade Hotel Boston, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Pirates Lane Video

Pirates Lane Video specializes in wedding videography but can also be hired to create real estate videos, shoot live events or tours of golf courses. It’s run by Jim Merchant who is a fully insured and FAA certified drone pilot, as well as being recognized by The Knot’s Best of Weddings in 2021 and as part of Wedding Wire’s Couples’ Choice Awards. All of his aerial videos are shot in 4K UltraHD with a 20 MP camera that is flown on one of Pirates Lane Video’s professional aerial systems.

Luxe Life Productions

Luxe Life Productions specializes in aerial real estate photography in the Greater Boston area and North Shore region. It comprises a team of videographers, photographers, and marketers who are dedicated to high-quality content creation, led by director Matt Ortins.

He is a fully insured, FAA Certified Part 107 SUAS Remote Pilot, with years of experience working in the real estate industry. He’s known for his sweeping, cinematic work that will make your property stand out from the rest.

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