What Beverly Hills Aerials does

Beverly Hills Aerials is a Los Angeles-based, privately-held drone cinematography company founded in 2015, operating with a small team of 1-10 employees. The company provides aerial filming services for live sports broadcasts, feature films, television productions, commercials, and live events, serving enterprise clients that include FOX Sports, NBC Sports, CBS Sports, NASCAR, the NFL, MLB, USFL, IndyCar, Apple TV, Hulu, Universal, 20th Century Fox, and brands such as Mercedes Benz and Red Bull. Its core technology is built around custom-engineered drone platforms, including First Person View (FPV) racing drones capable of speeds exceeding 99 mph, heavy-lift drones (approximately 7 feet wide and 55 lbs) carrying cinema-standard cameras for helicopter-grade footage, and proprietary network-branded aircraft (the FOX Drone Cam for NASCAR on FOX and the NBC Drone for NHL coverage). The firm is credited as a pioneer of 'Cinematic FPV' as a distinct methodology in aerial cinematography.

The business operates a project-based professional services model with custom-quoted engagements rather than disclosed unit pricing, complemented by hardware development for specific broadcast applications. Revenue streams span drone filming services, custom drone development, and a newer drone light show offering launched in May 2024 for choreographed aerial entertainment. Distribution is exclusively through direct enterprise sales targeting major broadcasters, sports leagues, and production companies, with go-to-market moments anchored to marquee live events (Super Bowl, Kentucky Derby, Indy 500, World Series, Daytona 500). The company carries $25 million in drone liability insurance and holds FAA 333 Exemption, Part 107 licensing, a 55 lb aircraft waiver, and 107.39 approval for operation over human beings and automobiles on closed sets, positioning it among the most regulatorily authorized commercial drone operators in the US. Beverly Hills Aerials has won Sports Emmy Awards in three consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024) for live broadcast drone coverage and has received press recognition from Forbes, the New York Times, and American Cinematographer.

Name

Beverly Hills Aerials

Legal name

Beverly Hills Aerials

Website

https://beverlyhillsaerials.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Beverly Hills Aerials is a Los Angeles-based drone cinematography company providing aerial filming, FPV racing drone work, and drone light shows for major US broadcasters (FOX, NBC, CBS), sports leagues (NFL, NASCAR, MLB), and film/TV production clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerial Cinematography Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerial Robotics (Drones & UAV Autonomy) (HDAAAIAG)

Keywords

• Aerial cinematography services
• Drone filming production
• FPV drone cinematography
• Live sports broadcast drone
• Drone light shows

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Drone Filming Services: Professional drone cinematography services for live sports broadcasts, television shows, feature films, commercials, and live events. Revenue generated through project-based engagements with broadcasters, production companies, and sports leagues.
2. Custom Drone Development: Design and development of custom drone systems for specific broadcast applications, including proprietary aircraft for major network partners.
3. Drone Light Shows: Aerial drone light show performances for events, offering customized choreographed luminous displays.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Beverly Hills Aerials provides professional drone cinematography services for sports broadcasting, film, television, commercials, and live events using proprietary FPV racing drones, heavy-lift drones, and cinematic drone platforms. The company develops custom aircraft such as the FOX Drone Cam for NASCAR on FOX and the NBC Drone for NHL coverage, and also operates a drone light show service for choreographed aerial illuminated performances.

Product overview

Beverly Hills Aerials is a drone filming company offering a portfolio of aerial cinematography services centered on drone technology. The core offerings include Drone Cinema Services for film and television productions, Live Sports Drone Broadcasts for major sporting events, FPV (First Person View) high-speed drone filming, and Drone Light Shows for entertainment events. The company has developed custom proprietary aircraft branded for major networks (FOX Drone Cam, NBC Drone) and operates heavy-lift drones certified for 55lb aircraft operations. Services span sports broadcasting (NFL, NASCAR, MLB, NBA, IndyCar, USFL), entertainment, commercials, and experimental drone applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drone Cinema Services Professional aerial cinematography services using drones for film, television, and commercial productions, providing unique aerial perspectives impossible or difficult to capture with traditional camera equipment. Targeted at studios, networks, streaming platforms, and advertising agencies.
• Live Sports Drone Broadcasts Live drone broadcast coverage for major sporting events including the Super Bowl, Kentucky Derby, Indy 500, MLB Field of Dreams, NASCAR races, NHL outdoor games, USFL, and NFL Playoffs. Sold to broadcasting networks (FOX Sports, NBC Sports, CBS Sports) and sports leagues.
• FPV (First Person View) Drone Filming High-speed first-person view drone cinematography capable of capturing fast-moving action with speeds exceeding 99mph, used for dynamic sports and action sequences in broadcasts, commercials, and film.
• Drone Light Shows Aerial drone light show performances featuring choreographed displays of illuminated drones for events, creating branded entertainment experiences for event organizers and brands.
• Heavy-Lift Drone Services Large-format drone platform (approximately 7-feet wide, 55 pounds) capable of carrying cinema-standard cameras for high-quality aerial production, FAA-approved via 55lb aircraft waiver for heavy-lift operations.
• Custom Proprietary Drone Aircraft Custom-built drone platforms developed for specific major broadcast partners, including the FOX Drone Cam system for NASCAR on FOX broadcasts and the NBC Drone system for NHL coverage on NBC.

Quantifiable outcome

• First company to use drones inside playing arenas for play-by-play of stick-and-ball sports in the United States (FOX Sports)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FOX SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing strategic partnership for live drone coverage of NASCAR races, USFL broadcasts, MLB Field of Dreams games, Big East Basketball Tournament, IndyCar Series, and NFL coverage. FOX Sports has been described as the first in the United States to use drones inside playing arenas for play-by-play of stick-and-ball sports. Beverly Hills Aerials developed custom drone systems specifically for FOX Sports broadcasts.
• NBC SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for live drone coverage of Kentucky Derby, NHL Lake Tahoe, Indy 500, Super Bowl LVI pre-game coverage, and NFL Playoffs broadcasts. NBC developed the 'NBC Drone' system operated by Beverly Hills Aerials for NHL coverage.
• CBS SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for drone coverage of NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl broadcasts. BHA provided drone coverage for CBS Sports' enhanced NFL Playoffs 2024 coverage.
• USFL (Fox Sports Ownership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeverly Hills Aerials designed custom-built drones specifically for USFL broadcasts as part of the league's pioneering technology-focused coverage. The USFL is majority-owned by Fox Sports and partnered with Beverly Hills Aerials for innovative drone coverage including first-person view drones and heavy-lift drones.
• NASCARcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership providing the 'FOX Drone Cam' system for NASCAR on FOX broadcasts. Custom drone systems developed and operated for coverage of Daytona 500, COTA, and other NASCAR events.
• LIV GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for live drone coverage that made Australian broadcast history by flying live drones over people in Adelaide during LIV Golf events, overcoming significant regulatory challenges with an estimated 100,000+ attendees.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• DJI: DJI is the dominant global drone hardware manufacturer and a key enabling technology partner for BHA (BHA's chief pilot was selected for the DJI Inspire 3 launch video). Not a direct competitor but a critical supplier whose product roadmap and policy decisions materially affect BHA's cost structure and capabilities.

Regional players

• Great Lakes Drone Company: Great Lakes Drone Company provides commercial drone services for industrial inspection, surveying, and infrastructure customers in the Midwest US. Loosely comparable to BHA as a US commercial drone services business, though focused on inspection rather than cinematography and serving a different regional customer base.

Emerging players

• DroneDeploy: DroneDeploy provides drone software for mapping, inspection, and analytics across construction, agriculture, and mining. Adjacent to BHA only via shared commercial-drone ecosystem — different customer base and use cases (data capture vs. cinematography).
• PrecisionHawk: PrecisionHawk provides commercial drone services and analytics, originally focused on inspection and surveying for industrial customers. Only partially comparable to BHA — both operate commercial drone service businesses — but PrecisionHawk targets inspection/surveying rather than broadcast cinematography.

Direct peers

• Aerial Camera Systems: Aerial Camera Systems provides stabilized aerial cinematography for live sports broadcasts and feature films using gyro-stabilized helicopters and Cineflex camera systems. Directly comparable to Beverly Hills Aerials as a specialist aerial cinematography provider serving live sports and entertainment production; differs mainly by using helicopter platforms rather than drones.
• Sky Elements: Sky Elements is one of the largest US drone light show companies, performing aerial light shows for sporting events, corporate clients, and public celebrations. Directly comparable to BHA's newly launched Drone Light Show product line in terms of service category, customer profile (events, sports, entertainment), and event-driven delivery model.
• Pictorvision: Pictorvision provides stabilized aerial camera systems and helicopters for live sports, film, and television production. Comparable to BHA as a specialty aerial cinematography vendor serving the same production and broadcast clients, with a different (helicopter-based) platform mix.
• Verge Aero: Verge Aero designs and operates drone light show performances for live entertainment, sporting events, and branded experiences. Comparable to BHA's drone light show service in product category, though more focused on show production technology and event delivery.
• Furmano Films: Furmano Films provides helicopter aerial cinematography and FPV drone services for film, television, sports, and commercials. Closely comparable to BHA given the hybrid manned/FPV offering and shared live-broadcast and production customer base.
• Heli-Cam Inc. Heli-Cam Inc. specializes in stabilized helicopter aerial cinematography for film, television, sports broadcasts, and live events, providing pilots and gyro-stabilized camera systems. Comparable to BHA as a premium aerial cinematography vendor for the same enterprise broadcast and production clients, with a different (manned) platform mix.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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