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Two U.S. Navy Blue Angels jets in formation, filmed air-to-air

XBRAND · Aerial Film Production

Advanced Aviation Cinematography

Providing a true vertically integrated aviation solution to the Hollywood motion picture industry. If it flies, it's our responsibility.

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Coordinating with the FAA, ICAO guidance and local aviation authorities on every project.

Safety & Compliance

The aviation infrastructure Hollywood depends on.

Cleared, compliant, and safe on every flight. It's truly what separates us from anyone else in the world.

  • Extensive experience navigating FAA, ICAO, and local aviation requirements
  • Coordinating with the FAA, ICAO guidance, and local aviation authorities on every project

  • FAA

    Federal Aviation Administration

    Coordination on every project

  • ICAO

    International Civil Aviation Organization

    Global compliance, whenever a project requires it

  • Local FSDO

    Flight Standards District Office

    Safe, efficient project execution

Certified sign-off, every time: Every externally mounted gimbal is inspected and signed off by an FAA-certificated A&P mechanic for compliance and safety before and after each production.

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Trusted globally

  • Paramount Pictures
  • Warner Bros.
  • Disney
  • Universal
  • Sony Pictures
  • Amazon MGM Studios
  • A24
  • Skydance
  • Netflix
  • SpaceX
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Boeing
  • Airbus
  • Delta Air Lines
  • United Airlines
  • NASA
  • OceanX
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Apple
  • Red Bull

Years of flying alongside the U.S. military

  • U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
  • U.S. NAVY
  • U.S. AIR FORCE
  • U.S. ARMY
  • U.S. MARINE CORPS
  • U.S. SPACE FORCE
  • U.S. COAST GUARD

The Fleet

Aerial platforms

Providing worldwide aerial coordination services and state-of-the-art aircraft platforms for film, television and advertising. Every aircraft can be equipped with Starlink for live video downlink, so video village can review the feed anywhere in the world.

Manufacturer published specs for each stock base airframe (sources linked on each card). XBRAND's modified camera platforms, with gimbals, camera pods and mission equipment, may perform differently.

Drone Division

At the pinnacle of the technology

XBRAND's drone division has always been at the pinnacle of the technology, from the origins of remote camera heads and car arms to drone technology and cinematography.

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Beyond our fleet

If it flies, we can put it in your shot.

Whatever your story calls for, we'll source it, fly it and keep it flying. From military fighters and bombers to Airbus A380s and Boeing 747s, P-51 Mustangs and other warbirds, single- and twin-engine private aircraft, and private jets like the Gulfstream G700, our team finds the aircraft, puts qualified pilots in the seat and maintains it for the length of your production, with the regulatory groundwork handled.

Source · Pilot · Maintain

  • Military fighters & bombers
  • Airliners (A380, 747)
  • Warbirds (P-51 Mustang)
  • Single & twin-engine private aircraft
  • Private jets (G700)
  • And everything in between
Tell us what you need
The XBRAND team lined up with two Corsair warbirds on the ramp

Camera & Gimbal Systems

Gimbal systems

With decades of experience pushing gimbal technology, stabilized systems, and aircraft to their limits.

Immortal Phoenix remote camera head on its mount
Immortal Camera Systems

Phoenix: High Speed

Fastest remote camera head in the world

5 GsG-force
450Knots
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Payload
Market-leading payload cavity to accommodate larger modern cameras with zoom or prime lenses
Lens changes
Cine-friendly design allowing rapid aerial and ground-based lens changes
Sealed
Sealed for submersion (yes, underwater capable)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi and cellular access for configuration and remote support
Controller
Capacitive touch controller screen
Roll axis
Nodal roll axis with an unmatched range of motion
Electronics
Cutting-edge, modern electronics to remove obsolescence risks
Mounting
Mounts to jets, helicopters, boats, planes, cranes, jet skis, cars
Black Astar helicopter fitted with a Shotover K1 gimbal on the ramp

Gyro-stabilized gimbal

Shotover K1

A 6-axis gyro stabilized gimbal platform, renowned for unshakable stability and Ultra HD image quality in 2D or 3D, with straight look-down capability.

Stabilization
6-axis with no gimbal lock
Pan / Tilt
360° continuous / +60° to −140°
Roll
±85° (steerable or auto horizon)
Max slew rate
100°/sec
Turret weight
Approx. 110 kg (240 lbs) with max 3D payload; approx. 80 kg (175 lbs) with min 2D payload
Payload length
Fits payloads up to 760 mm; 25% more payload volume
Power
19–32 VDC, 20 A max draw (at 28 V)
Operating temp
−20 to +50 °C
Download spec sheet (PDF)

Source: SHOTOVER K1 spec sheet. Specifications subject to change.

Silver Phenom jet in flight carrying Shotover F1 gimbals

Gyro-stabilized gimbal

Shotover F1

A 6-axis gyro stabilized platform that delivers unshakable stability with look down capability and no gimbal lock, for use inverted or underslung on almost anything that moves.

Stabilization
6-axis with no gimbal lock
Pan / Tilt
360° continuous / +45° to −140°
Roll
±85° (steerable or auto horizon)
Max slew rate
100°/sec
Turret weight
Under 59 kg (130 lbs) with max payload
Max airspeed
200 knots (stability / safety)
Power
19–32 VDC, 12 A max draw (at 28 V)
Operating temp
−20 to +50 °C (−4 to 122 °F)
Download spec sheet (PDF)

Source: SHOTOVER F1 spec sheet. Specifications subject to change.

Selected Work

Recent projects

Showcasing our most recent work on films, television, and commercials. New: The Terminal List Season 2 → New: The Land →

More projects

Now Showing

Recent releases

Grateful to have flown on these productions.

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Premiere news ·

The Land

Premiere date set for February 15, 2027

Hulu

Premieres February 15, 2027

Read on Variety ↗

Clip ·

The Drop: A Snowfall Saga

Episode 6 Sneak Peek: Jenny Gives Wanda a Reality Check

FX

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Clip ·

S.W.A.T. Exiles

Hondo Takes Training To The Next Level

STARZ / Sony Pictures Television

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Meet our Driving Force

Kevin “K2” LaRosa II and Michael FitzMaurice

Their combined talent built our brand: Kevin in the cockpit and leading the aerial unit, Michael behind the lens.

Managing Partner, XBRAND

Aerial Coordinator / Stunt Pilot

Kevin “K2” LaRosa II

He sets the standard for safety, precision and the impossible shot. Aerial coordinator and lead camera pilot on Top Gun: Maverick, with more than 100 motion picture and commercial productions.

Meet Kevin

Managing Partner, XBRAND

Aerial DP

Michael FitzMauriceIMDb

With four decades at the forefront of cinematography, XBRAND Managing Partner Michael FitzMaurice has relentlessly pushed the boundaries of visual storytelling. A pioneer in early remote camera systems and high-speed pursuit operations, his elite technical precision helped capture legendary sequences on films like The Dark Knight. Today, as an instrument-rated pilot and visionary Aerial Director of Photography on blockbusters like Top Gun: Maverick, Michael’s unparalleled mastery of airborne cinematography drives XBRAND’s industry-leading imagery.

Meet Michael

Our Global Team

The safest team in the business

With decades of experience pushing gimbal technology, stabilized systems, and aircraft to their limits, XBRAND is the combined efforts of many departments seamlessly merged into one. Equivalent to our professionalism, we pride ourselves on being the safest team in the business.

Drone Team

These guys have seen it all.

Since 2006 our teams have been at the forefront of drone technology, delivering cutting-edge aerial cinematography and production services for film, TV, commercials, and branded content. Our FAA-certified pilots and state-of-the-art fleet, including FPV drones, Inspire 3, and heavy-lift platforms, redefine storytelling from the skies.

Whether capturing dynamic action sequences, photogrammetry for VFX, or innovative aerial lighting effects, we bring unprecedented precision and creative freedom to every project. Backed by full insurance and a passion for pushing boundaries, we're the go-to partner for directors and producers seeking hassle-free, high-impact results.

Drone in flight above a tree-lined runway

Partner · Los Angeles

3 Delta Fox

3 Delta Fox is the white-glove production company OEMs and global airline partners depend on.

3 Delta Fox was founded by our Aerial DP, Roger Tonry. Based in Los Angeles, the team creates aviation motion pictures captured from a variety of jet types, camera systems and helicopters.

  • Production
  • Editorial
  • Color Grading
Visit 3 Delta Fox Meet Roger Tonry

Behind the Scenes

Air-to-air stills

Chad Slattery · Paul Bowen
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Behind-the-scenes films

In partnership with

Scroggins Aviation Mockup & Effects

For when your production needs aviation mockups & props, Scroggins Aviation Mockup & Effects is there for you!

“The Leader in Aviation Mockup & Effects for the Motion Picture & Television Industry.”

scrogginsaviation.com
  • Helicopters, military & civilian
  • Airliner cockpit & fuselage sections
  • Military cockpits & props
  • Custom builds, full-size to miniatures
Visit Scroggins Aviation
Black Hawk helicopter mockup rigged on a motion base on a desert film set

Contact

Let’s get creative!

Our Aerial Project Managers are available 24/7 to provide rates and availability for our teams worldwide.

Request a Quote Call (310) 818-3629

Every project coordinated with the FAA and local aviation authorities, following ICAO guidance, backed by decades of experience navigating aviation regulations.

Address
26500 W. Agoura Rd., Ste. 102 - 803
Calabasas, CA 91302
Headquarters
Linden, NJ · Los Angeles, CA · Las Vegas, NV, with H125 camera helicopters ready at a moment's notice.
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