Seattle, WA FPV Drone Pilot and Operator
Air Views Media is an FPV drone company serving Seattle and King County for arena shows, stadium events, venue fly-throughs and live feeds. Our crew flew drones inside Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle to film Paramore's 2023 show. FAA Part 107 certified pilots, $10M liability standard (optional up to $25M).
Seattle
FPV drone pilot in Seattle
We fly FPV and small cinewhoop drones in Seattle for arena shows, stadium events, venue fly-throughs and live feeds. FPV adds close, fast, continuous moves that a standard camera drone cannot get, flown by pilots who rehearse each line first. For general aerials, homes and events see our Seattle drone videography page.
Climate Pledge Arena and indoor venues
Our crew flew drones inside Climate Pledge Arena to film Paramore's 2023 show. The arena, home of the Kraken and Storm, and the city's theaters and hotels suit indoor FPV with the venue's approval. Indoor flights at the arena need the venue's approval and a flight plan agreed with production, security and the lighting crew, and we fly small, lightweight drones close to the action. See FPV drones for live broadcast, Indoor arena FPV drones and Concert and festival FPV drones across the US.
Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park
Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park are on the FAA stadium list, so the 3 nautical mile flight restriction applies from an hour before to an hour after covered events. We fly stadium work only inside an approved production and can send the feed live to the video board; see Live drone feeds for video boards.
City parks and film permits
Seattle's Special Events office says no drone use is allowed in City of Seattle parks, and that drone use at special events generally needs a City of Seattle Master Film Permit. The Film Office conditions for drone filming ask for a description of activities at least three full business days ahead when taking off or landing on city property, written notice to properties within view at least 72 hours ahead, and $2M drone liability insurance naming the City of Seattle. Takeoffs from private property do not need a Master Film Permit. We check every Seattle location on the FAA sectional, B4UFLY and NOTAMs before quoting, and file LAANC or FAA authorization for any address that needs it. Sea-Tac's Class B airspace and the Class D around Boeing Field cover much of the city.
Washington drone rules
Washington State Parks allow drones only in designated areas or with written permission from the park, and commercial filming goes through the State Parks filming application, which should be filed well ahead of the shoot.
Credits
drones inside Climate Pledge Arena for Paramore, the Outside Lands aerial livestream in Golden Gate Park and live FPV drones for UNITY at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
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FAQs
Can you fly a drone in a Seattle city park?
No. The city's Special Events office says no drone use is allowed in City of Seattle parks, so we launch from private property or other approved spots.
Do you need a Seattle film permit to fly a drone?
Often. Drone use at special events generally needs a Master Film Permit, and takeoffs on city property need a description of activities filed three business days ahead.
Can you fly FPV inside Climate Pledge Arena?
Yes, with the venue's approval. Our crew flew drones inside the arena to film Paramore's 2023 show, with a flight plan agreed with production.
Can FPV footage go live to a stream or screens?
Yes. We send live FPV video to the stream, LED screens or a broadcast truck, and agree the format with your production team before the event.
What insurance do you carry?
Our standard policy is $10M liability, with optional coverage up to $25M when a venue, league or network requires it. Certificates naming your venue or production are issued before the shoot.
Request a Quote
Tell us the date, location and what you need filmed. Request a Quote or call 706-284-8364.