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Hellmot Productions — Aerial Cinematography

Drone & FPVCinematography — KZN, South Africa

Based in Salt Rock on the Dolphin Coast, KwaZulu-Natal — covering the full spectrum of film production, from ground and water-based camera work to aerial cinematography. From high-speed FPV to stable cinematic sweeps, we capture what others can't. Available across KZN and nationally.

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Recognition & Awards

Golden Short Film Festival — Cinematography Golden Short Film Festival — Director Golden Short Film Festival — Drama My Røde Reel — Judges' Prize 2020 AIMAFF — Honorable Mention 2021 Athens Short Film Festival — Nominated 2021 Montreal Independent Film Festival 2021 Sunshine Coast Surf Film Festival 2021 Media Film Festival 2021
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Drone platforms
8K
Max resolution
480+
Fps capture
RAW
Log footage available
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In motion

Aerial in action

What we fly

Our platforms

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FPV Drone

Immersive first-person-view flight that delivers heart-pounding, visceral footage. Weave through architecture, chase subjects at speed, and create shots impossible for any other platform.

High speed Chase shots Indoor capable Action
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FPV Cinelifter

A heavy-lift FPV platform engineered to carry full-size cinema cameras — delivering the raw, dynamic motion of FPV with the image quality of professional cinema glass. Built for the highest-end productions.

Cinema cameras Heavy lift LOG recording Dynamic
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DJI Cinema

Smooth, stabilised, and reliable. Our DJI platform delivers sweeping wide-angle aerials and steady revealing shots that define modern cinematic production — ideal for real estate, events and branded content.

4K stabilised Real estate Events Branded content
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How it works

From brief to delivery

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Brief & consult

We start with your vision, location, and goals. Together we choose the right platform and style for your project.

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Planning & permits

We handle flight planning, risk assessments, and any required SACAA authorisations so your shoot is fully above board.

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Shoot day

We arrive with all equipment ready, execute the flight plan, and adapt in real time to light and conditions.

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Delivery

Edited sequences or raw LOG footage delivered to your specs, ready for your production pipeline.

DJI Inspire Cinema

Our DJI Inspire carries a full interchangeable-lens camera system on a 3-axis gimbal, giving you cinema-quality stabilised aerials in formats your post pipeline can work with natively. The go-to platform for commercial briefs, real estate, and event coverage.

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Built for storytellers

We aren't just drone operators — we're filmmakers. Hellmot Productions covers the full range of film production: ground-based camera work, water rigs, and aerial cinematography. Every flight is planned with narrative intent — better angles, more expressive movement, footage that serves your story.

Full spectrum

Pre & Post Production

PRE-PRODUCTION

Concept & Development

From initial idea to camera-ready plan. We work with you on scripting, storyboarding, shot lists, location scouting, and production scheduling — ensuring every shoot day is fully prepared.

  • Script & storyboard development
  • Location scouting
  • Shot list & scheduling
  • Equipment & crew planning
  • Flight planning & permits

PRODUCTION

Ground, Water & Aerial

We cover every angle — ground-based camera rigs, water-mounted systems, and the full aerial fleet. One production company delivering a seamless, multi-platform shoot.

  • Ground camera operations
  • Water & marine rigs
  • FPV, cinelifter & DJI aerial
  • Action & sports coverage
  • Commercial & branded content

POST-PRODUCTION

Edit & Delivery

We take footage through to final delivery. Whether you need a polished film, a social cut, or raw graded material for your own pipeline — we deliver to broadcast and festival standards.

  • Offline & online editing
  • Colour grading (LOG / RAW)
  • Sound design & mix
  • Motion graphics & VFX
  • Multi-format delivery
SACAA
Licensed Operator

Compliance & Licensing

Fully Licensed & Insured

All aerial operations are conducted under full SACAA (South African Civil Aviation Authority) compliance. We fly under the Remote Operator Certificate (ROC) held by Liebenconsult PTY LTD t/a Drone Analitix — giving you complete peace of mind that every flight meets the highest regulatory and safety standards.

SACAA Compliant ROC Certified Fully Insured Drone Analitix

Ready to fly?

Tell us about your project and we'll put together the right package.