HeliCam Aerial Media Services, LLC

What HeliCam Aerial Media Services, LLC does

HeliCam Aerial Media Services, LLC is a privately held drone services company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2004 by Wayne Mann. The company provides professional aerial cinematography and photography for feature films, television series, corporate advertising, and industrial applications using a fleet of custom-engineered octocopters, Freefly Alta 8, and DJI Inspire drones equipped with cinema-grade cameras including the Canon R5C, Panasonic AU-EVA1, RED, and Alexa Mini LF. With over 20 years operating in film and TV production, HeliCam is on approved vendor lists for major studios including NBC Universal, 20th Century Fox, Netflix, AMC, Sony Pictures, ABC Disney, ESPN, Discovery Channel, and FX Network, and holds FAA 333 Exemption with Motion Picture Waiver, Part 107 certification, and IATSE Local 600 membership.

The company generates revenue on a project-based, quote-driven model with pricing determined by scope, shoot duration, location complexity, equipment requirements, and crew needs. Projects are secured primarily through industry relationships, referrals, repeat business, and approved-vendor status with major studios. The company is currently rebranding to Helicam Cinema Drones, LLC, reflecting its transition from RC helicopters to multirotor/UAV technology that began in 2011. Wayne Mann serves as President, CEO, and Chief Pilot, supported by approximately three camera operators. HeliCam also offers drone-mounted LED lighting, VR/360 capture, and ground-based photography as complementary services, with shoot locations spanning the continental US, Canada, Hawaii, and the Caribbean.

Customer concentration is moderated by a diversified logo set across film, TV, broadcast, and corporate advertising, but a four-to-five-person crew means individual marquee projects can materially impact any given quarter. The company has not raised institutional capital and operates as a founder-owned LLC; key moat dimensions are Wayne Mann's piloting credentials and tenure, regulatory standing, and accumulated studio relationships rather than proprietary technology or scale.

Name

HeliCam Aerial Media Services, LLC

Legal name

HeliCam Aerial Media Services, LLC

Website

https://helicamhighdefmedia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

HeliCam Aerial Media Services is a privately held Atlanta-based drone cinematography company serving film, television, and corporate advertising productions with FAA-certified pilots, custom octocopter and DJI Inspire fleets, and approved-vendor status across all major US studios.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerial Cinematography Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Commercial Photography (541922)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) & Multirotor Drones (IMABAIAA)

Keywords

• Aerial cinematography
• Drone filming services
• Aerial photography services
• Film production support
• Drone lighting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aerial Drone Services: Project-based drone aerial video and photography services for film, television, and corporate advertising productions. Services include aerial cinematography, feature films, TV series, chase scenes, aerial photography, drone lighting, and various commercial/industrial applications. Revenue is earned on a per-project basis based on shoot requirements, duration, and complexity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HeliCam Aerial Media Services, LLC operates a drone-based aerial cinematography and photography service for feature films, television series, streaming content, and corporate advertising. The company deploys a fleet of custom-engineered octocopters, Freefly Alta 8, and DJI Inspire 3 drones carrying professional cinema cameras to capture aerial footage, complemented by drone-mounted LED lighting, ground-based photography, and VR/360 camera services. Operations are run by FAA-certified pilots under Part 107 and Section 333 Exemption, with the company holding approved-vendor status at major studios and broadcasters.

Product overview

HeliCam Aerial Media Services, LLC is a drone-based aerial video and photography services company operating since 2004. The company offers a unified service portfolio centered on professional aerial cinematography using a fleet of custom-built octocopters, Freefly Alta 8, and DJI Inspire drones equipped with professional-grade camera systems (Canon R5C, Panasonic AU-EVA1, RED Epics, Alexa Mini LF, Canon C-series). Core services include aerial video capture, aerial photography, and drone lighting solutions, with ground-based photography and VR/360 camera services as complementary offerings. The company serves film, television, corporate advertising, real estate, construction, and infrastructure inspection industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Airbus Helicopter commercial shot at AT&T Stadium won an Emmy
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NBC Universal StudioscoreOthersApproved vendor meeting insurance requirements for NBC Universal Studios productions. Being on the approved vendor list allows HeliCam to work on NBCUniversal productions.
• 20th Century Fox PicturescoreOthersApproved vendor meeting insurance requirements for 20th Century Fox Picture productions including The Resident, Love Simon, Fear Street, and other Fox projects.
• NetflixcoreOthersApproved vendor meeting insurance requirements for Netflix original series including Hostile Planet, The Passage, Raising Dion, Night on Earth, and other Netflix productions.
• AMCcoreOthersApproved vendor meeting insurance requirements for AMC Network productions including The Walking Dead 3 Spinoff and Grosse Point Garden Society.
• Sony Pictures EntertainmentcoreOthersApproved vendor meeting insurance requirements for Sony Pictures productions including Venom and Superfly feature films.
• ABC DisneycoreOthersApproved vendor meeting insurance requirements for ABC Disney productions. Company completed work on Black Water/ABC Studios project.
• ESPNcoreOthersApproved vendor meeting insurance requirements for ESPN productions including Monday Night Football drone work for Hyundai Genesis commercial.
• Discovery ChannelcoreOthersApproved vendor meeting insurance requirements for Discovery Channel productions including Fast and Loud with Richard Rawlings.
• FX NetworkcoreOthersApproved vendor meeting insurance requirements for FX Network productions including Atlanta TV series with Donald Glover.
• Mercedes Benz StadiumminorOthersApproved vendor meeting insurance requirements for Mercedes Benz Stadium aerial drone work and events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wayne.mann.71
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/wayne-mann-223b3610

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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