Drone & Aerial Cinematography in DC & NYC
Dear Summer provides FAA Part 107 certified drone cinematography in Washington DC, New York City, Northern Virginia, and Maryland. Cinema-grade aerial platforms, fully insured operations, and the airspace authorizations many operators can't obtain — including operations in controlled airspace near DC.
Aerial footage transforms how audiences see a location, event, or project. Our drone operators are licensed under FAA Part 107 and carry full liability insurance. We handle all flight planning, airspace authorization, and permit coordination — including operations in controlled airspace near DC, which requires specific FAA waivers many operators can't obtain.
We fly cinema-grade drone platforms capable of capturing 4K and above, with stabilized gimbal systems for smooth, professional footage. Drone work is available as a standalone service or integrated into a larger video production package — establishing shots for brand video, progress documentation for construction, overhead coverage of large-scale events, or dramatic aerials for real estate listings.
What's Included
- FAA Part 107 certified pilots with full liability insurance
- Cinema-grade drone platforms (DJI Mavic 4 Pro, Air series, RS gimbal kits)
- 4K+ video with stabilized gimbal capture
- Controlled-airspace operations (DC waivers when authorized)
- Flight planning, permit coordination, and risk management
- Standalone aerial or integrated with full video production
- Aerial photography for print, web, and marketing
Who It's For
- Real estate developers and brokerages
- Construction and infrastructure documentation
- Corporate campus and facility marketing
- Outdoor events, festivals, and venue marketing
- Cinematic productions needing establishing shots
- Tourism boards and destination marketing
Selected Drone & Aerial Cinematography Work
Recent projects from our work in drone & aerial cinematography.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start a Drone & Aerial Cinematography Project
Tell us about your goals and we'll put together a tailored production plan.
Get in Touch