What Dronimages does

Dronimages is a French audiovisual production boutique specializing in professional aerial drone cinematography and VR 360° content creation. Founded in 2011 by Vincent Tricart in Provence, the company is now operated by Christophe Pasquet following a February 2024 takeover and relocation to Martrin in the Occitanie region (south Aveyron). Service offerings span standard 4K aerial filming, cinematic FPV drone operations for dynamic and indoor shots, and end-to-end VR 360° production using Insta360 Pro 8K camera systems with proprietary stitching and post-production workflows. Operations are supported by DGAC-certified pilots authorized for national scenarios S1/S2/S3 and European STS-01/STS-02, enabling flights in complex airspace including urban environments.

The business model is project-based professional services, with pricing determined by support type, equipment, team size, production time, location, and final product duration. Customers pay a 30% deposit at quote signing with the balance due at delivery, and prices are firm for one month from quote date. Dronimages serves seven primary vertical segments: Film & Television Production, BTP & Architecture, Tourism & Heritage, Corporate & Enterprise, Wine & Viticulture, Local Government & Institutions, and Advertising & Events. Documented reference clients include French broadcasters (France 2, France 3, TF1, Canal+, ARTE), luxury and automotive brands (DIOR, Peugeot, Renault Sport), cultural institutions (Fondation LUMA, Mémorial de Caen, Cathédrale d'Albi), and infrastructure operators (SEMM, Juwi EnR).

Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, relying on direct client engagement, project referrals through industry relationships, and a content-marketing presence on Vimeo, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. The company is structured as a sole proprietorship under a CAPE contract with BGE COOP through March 2026, with no external funding and a headcount of 1–10. Operational partnerships — including training with Aérocdrones, co-production with O'Vidéo Studio, and technical collaboration with COSMO AV — extend delivery capacity beyond the in-house team.

Name

Dronimages

Legal name

DRONIMAGES

Website

https://dronimages.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dronimages is a French drone-cinematography and VR 360° production boutique based in Occitanie, serving broadcasters, luxury and automotive brands, heritage institutions, and local governments across France with DGAC-certified pilots and Insta360 Pro 8K capture.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerial Cinematography Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services (512191), Commercial Photography (541922)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Production Equipment & Technical Services (Camera/Lighting/Grip, Virtual Production) (MPAAAMAH)

Keywords

• Aerial drone filming
• VR 360 video production
• Cinematic FPV drone
• Aerial cinematography services
• Drone post-production

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-donat

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Aerial Drone Filming Services: Professional drone cinematography services for various sectors including cinema, TV, advertising, tourism, corporate, BTP, and heritage. Revenue is project-based with pricing varying by support type (video/photo/VR360°), equipment used, team required, work time, location, and final product duration.
2. VR 360° Content Production: End-to-end VR 360° video and photo production including filming, stitching, post-production, and delivery for immersive experiences used in tourism, heritage sites, corporate communications, and theme parks.
3. Video Training Courses: Partnership with Aérocdrones to deliver professional video editing training using DaVinci Resolve software, conducted at partner facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dronimages provides professional aerial cinematography services using drones and 360° VR cameras, offering end-to-end production from on-location drone filming through post-production editing and delivery. The company specializes in standard 4K drone filming, cinematic FPV drone operations for dynamic shots, and 8K VR 360° immersive video production for clients in cinema, television, advertising, tourism, heritage, corporate communications, construction, and viticulture sectors.

Product overview

Dronimages is a professional audiovisual production company specializing in aerial drone filming and VR 360° content creation. Founded in 2011, the company operates as a service-based offering rather than a software product. The core portfolio centers on drone-based video and photography services (Prises de vues aériennes par drone), augmented by specialized VR 360° production (VR 360° / Vidéo 360°) using Insta360 Pro cameras. Additional service modules include Cinematic FPV drone (Drone Cinématique FPV) for immersive first-person-view footage, video post-production (Post-production vidéo) for editing and color grading, and sector-specific offerings such as corporate films (Film d'entreprise / Institutionnel), BTP/architecture site documentation (Suivi de chantier), vineyard promotions (Films vignobles), local authority communications (Collectivités territoriales), cinema/TV production (Tournages fictions), and advertising/event services (Publicité / Événementiel). The company provides end-to-end project management from pre-production through post-production and distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aerial Drone Filming (Prises de vues aériennes par drone) Professional aerial filming and photography services using standard 4K drones for cinema, TV, advertising, tourism, BTP, and corporate communications. Available with DGAC-certified pilots across flight scenarios including urban operations.
• VR 360° Video Production (VR 360° / Vidéo 360°) End-to-end immersive 360° video and photo capture using the Insta360 Pro camera with six fish-eye lenses at 8K resolution (7680x3840), including filming, stitching, post-production, and delivery for VR headsets, virtual tours, documentaries, and immersive experiences for tourism, heritage, corporate communications, and theme parks.
• Cinematic FPV Drone Filming (Drone Cinématique FPV) First Person View cinematic drone filming providing rapid movements, close obstacle navigation, spectacular aerial shots with tilting horizons, and stabilized 4K output. Includes indoor Cinewhoop capabilities for filming inside factories, offices, and other enclosed environments.
• Cinema & Television Production Filming (Tournages fictions cinéma et TV) Professional drone filming services dedicated to feature films and TV series, including dramatic aerial shots, action sequences, and landscape establishing shots for major French productions such as 'Le Voyageur', 'Caïn', 'Le Tueur du Lac', and 'Joséphine, ange gardien'.
• Documentary & TV Reportage Drone Filming (Documentaires & Reportages TV) Drone aerial filming tailored for documentaries and TV news reportages, providing establishing shots, coverage of sites and events, and immersive aerial perspectives integrated into broadcast news and documentary programs.
• Advertising, Events & Music Video Production (Publicité / Évènementiel / Clips) Advertising, event coverage, and music video production featuring drone filming and 360° VR capabilities for innovative music video effects and commercial campaigns targeting brands and advertising agencies.
• Tourism & Heritage Drone Filming (Tourisme / Patrimoine) Drone filming for tourism promotion and heritage site documentation, including VR 360° tours for cultural institutions and destinations to support territorial marketing and accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility.
• Corporate & Institutional Films (Film d'entreprise / Institutionnel) Corporate and institutional video production using drone footage to showcase company processes, products, news, and openings, designed for both internal staff communications and external client marketing across enterprises.
• Vineyard & Estate Promotional Films (Films promotionnels vignobles et domaines) Promotional video production for vineyards, estates, and chateaux, featuring aerial footage of terroir landscapes and winemaking processes for wine industry marketing across domestic and export markets.
• Local Authority & Public Institution Videos (Vidéos collectivités territoriales et institutions) Communication and promotional video services for local authorities, municipalities, and public institutions supporting territorial economic development initiatives, certifications, and resident/tourist attraction.
• Construction & Architecture Site Documentation (Suivi de chantier BTP / Architecture) Construction and architecture site documentation via drone video and photography, supporting full project lifecycle from initial phase to delivery, including time-lapse and 360° VR capabilities for stakeholder review and promotional handover.
• Video Post-Production Services (Post-production vidéo) Video editing, color grading, audio mixing, and graphic design services using DaVinci Resolve, including subtitle addition, voice-over in multiple languages, and custom branding integration, delivered as part of complete aerial video production projects.
• Professional Video Editing Training (Video Training Courses) Professional video editing training courses delivered in partnership with Aérocdrones, a drone training center in Tarn (81), using DaVinci Resolve software at partner facilities for film and media professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully filmed iconic Parisian landmarks (Notre Dame, Tour Eiffel) before the 2019 fire, creating irreplaceable historical documentation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Les ÉmotionneurscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Production company partner for Grand Est region project at Mondial Air Ballons 2017. Dronimages provided VR 360° footage while they handled post-production on-site in Nancy during the 5-day shooting marathon across Grand Est region.
• AérocdronescoreOthersTraining partnership with Aérocdrones, a drone training center in Tarn (81). Together they deliver professional video editing training using DaVinci Resolve software at Sport System facilities in Terssac. Dronimages provides instructor expertise while Aérocdrones provides facilities and certification pathways.
• O'Vidéo StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with O'Vidéo Studio in Caen (14) for audiovisual communication consulting, storytelling creation, and production of advertisements and corporate films. Collaborated on Mémorial de Caen VR project where Dronimages provided aerial footage and O'Vidéo handled infographic layer.
• TerkaneminorOthersArtist-author residence and production/formation center in St Raphaël (83). Creative partnership for artistic projects and training programs.
• La Caméra EmbarquéeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized equipment provider in Aix-en-Pce (13) offering GoPro, DJI, 360° cameras, drones, FPV equipment, stabilizers and more. Equipment supplier for production needs.
• AtlantasminorOthersInsurance brokerage specializing in aerial risk coverage with over 30 years of experience in aviation risks. Provides insurance services for drone operations.
• 60 000 KMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunication film production company based in Toulouse (31). Recommended professional partner for collaborative projects in the audiovisual sector.
• BZH StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNext-generation filming studio in Vannes (56). Recommended partner for studio-based projects.
• Drone VarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrone filming service in La Seyne-sur-Mer (83) specializing in special moment aerial photography. Recommended drone professional network partner.
• COSMO AVcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical partner for projection systems. COSMO AV handled the master contracting for VR 360° projection in the vault for 'Le Souffle de la Provence' attraction at Rocher Mistral, using 9 projectors to display spherical content in the tunnel-shaped space.
• Human Art LinksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative partnership for human logo projects requiring combined drone aerial footage and ground-based filming for promotional campaigns (Carrefour, Axiome).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DJI: World's largest consumer and professional drone manufacturer whose equipment (Mavic, Inspire, FPV) underlies nearly all commercial drone cinematography services including Dronimages'. Industry-shaping incumbent whose product roadmap and pricing directly impact service-provider economics.

Others

• Insta360: Manufacturer of the Insta360 Pro 8K camera used by Dronimages for VR 360° production. Technology ecosystem partner rather than competitor, but defines the underlying platform capability enabling Dronimages' premium immersive services.
• Blackmagic Design (DaVinci Resolve): Developer of DaVinci Resolve, the color grading and editing platform Dronimages uses for post-production and partners to teach. Tooling partner that enables the integrated production workflow differentiating Dronimages from drone-only operators.

Regional players

• Aérodrones: French drone training center and services provider in Tarn, partnered with Dronimages for DaVinci Resolve video editing training. Same regional French market and overlapping pilot training/operations business lines.

Direct peers

• Drone Volt: French drone services and manufacturer providing aerial cinematography, inspection, and professional drone solutions across Europe. Direct geographic and service-category overlap with Dronimages, operating at larger scale with B2B focus.
• 60 000 KM: Toulouse-based audiovisual production company specializing in communication films and corporate videos. Recommended collaborator with overlapping client base and complementary production services in the French Occitanie market.
• Flying Pictures: UK-based specialist in aerial cinematography for feature films, TV, and commercials, providing drone, helicopter, and cable-cam solutions with full post-production. Comparable model of specialized aerial production services for premium media clients.
• Drone Perspective: French drone aerial filming and photography services provider for real estate, construction, events, and corporate communications. Direct competitor in the French mid-market drone services space.
• La Compagnie des Drones: French aerial drone cinematography and inspection services firm serving film, TV, real estate, and industrial sectors. Closest direct competitor in terms of service portfolio (aerial filming, VR/360, post-production) and French market positioning.
• Heligrid: Aerial film and photography services company in the UK offering helicopter and drone cinematography for broadcast TV, feature films, and corporate clients. Competes for the same premium media production budgets with similar integrated service model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@dronimages
• Facebookfacebook.com/Dronimages
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/chrystophe-pasquet-3754a8a2
• Instagraminstagram.com/dronimagesvr
• Xx.com/DronImages

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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