Drone Videography in Melbourne
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Are you looking for a great videographer that will go above and beyond to capture smooth, stunning drone video in Melbourne and drone footage for film, television, high end construction, large scale events with airspace restrictions, activations, documentaries, corporate videos, music videos and short films.
The latest drone technology combined with skilled operators from Creative Kicks means we offer the best drone videography, drone cinematography and drone video production services. This allows us to capture high quality drone aerial video for your project, legally and no matter the location. We have worked on diverse range of shoots to capture drone footage from films for Government clients, on reality television shows, documentaries, tourism videos, large scale events, art installations, in the Galapagos Island, the Great Barrier Reef, on boats in France, in farms in Outback Australia, feature and short films, music videos and commercial construction projects. We are also one of few drone companies who can film in National Parks or within 5km of an airport - If this is something you need, ensure your drone pilot is OK to fly by asking them if they are covered with a ReOC. If you need us, ask us how we can help you by getting in contact with us on our contact form and completing the client brief. Licensed Australia wide by CASA to fly drones weighing up to 25kg (RePL.1019419, ReOC.7858) Covered with $20 million public liability insurance for drone operation, you can be sure you're not wasting your time or taking risks with less experienced drone operators. |
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Drone Video for Film, Television & Documentaries
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Our drone will capture the perfect establishing shot, a buttery smooth tracking shot, a high speed action shot or anything in between. Our chief drone pilot is RePL holder Mike Jaballah. Mike has travelled the world with his drones and has multiples drones to suit every situation. From the compact and portable DJI Mini 3 Pro which allows Mike to capture shots not previously allowed under CASA regulations including capturing drone footage indoors, in more built up areas and next to airports, to the flagship DJI Mavic 3 Cine or DJI Inspire 3 for premium shoots that call for the highest quality ProRes HQ cinematic footage for your video. We have the right drone for every job. |
Construction & Industrial Drone Video
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Creative Kicks has vast experience in other drone UAV applications such as capturing drone video of construction builds for large scale projects using our DJI drone. Starting with a patch of dirt, to the concrete pour to the the building of framing to the final touches on the completed product, we attend at regular intervals to capture high resolution video and photography of your site. We can then supply raw footage for your in house marketing department to create web and social media ready videos and photo content , or alternatively our team can cut together and provide upload ready edits for your marketing and social media needs. Check out our case studies on the Victorian Tunnelling Centre and The Pullman on The Park Refurbishment to see some of our past work and what we can do for you. |
Drone Video for Large Scale Events and Activations
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Creative Kicks has captured drone footage for large scale events and activations in Melbourne and around the world. We love the challenge of attaining the required permits (I know, we're nerds) and we have the contacts in the right places to get them. Imagine showing off your event or activation from the sky, paired with ground footage to create depth and interest to your edits. We can then supply raw footage for your in house marketing department to create content or output web and social media ready videos and photos, or supply upload ready edits. Check out our case study on the Downtown Dumpling Market Melbourne to see some of our past work and what we can do for you. |
We get the job done
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Reduce risk and use a drone when capturing video at height and in high-risk areas. A live video feed and high quality imagery via 1080p downlink allows us to capture video and photos of areas of interest on demand, even for live broadcast we can send a feed via our HDMI output directly into your switcher or video capture device so you can show images as they are happening.. A local operator based in Inner City Melbourne's Chapel St Precinct, who loves to travel Australia wide and internationally and is fully licensed to fly by CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority), (RePL.1019419, ReOC.7858) and fly fully insured with 20m public liability insurance to ensure everything runs smoothly, safely and without risk to anyone (not that we've ever needed it....). |
Drone Videography FAQ
DO YOU NEED A LICENSE TO FLY A DRONE?
Kind of, yes and no. If you're just flying for fun, you don’t need a license. But as soon as you start using your drone to make money—even if it's not direct cash, like promoting your business—you’ll need a license or authorisation from CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority).
There’s an exemption for drones under 2kg, so you can fly those commercially without a license. But there are still some hoops to jump through—you’ll need to register the drone, pass some basic tests, and follow flight restrictions, especially near airports or helipads. Also, without a license, you won’t be able to fly at night or in certain risky conditions, and you will struggle to get public liability insurance. So, if something goes wrong, you could be personally held liable.
There’s an exemption for drones under 2kg, so you can fly those commercially without a license. But there are still some hoops to jump through—you’ll need to register the drone, pass some basic tests, and follow flight restrictions, especially near airports or helipads. Also, without a license, you won’t be able to fly at night or in certain risky conditions, and you will struggle to get public liability insurance. So, if something goes wrong, you could be personally held liable.
IS CREATIVE KICKS LICENSED?
Yep, we are. We hold a CASA RePL (Remote Pilots License) and CASA ReOC (Remote Operator’s Certificate), which means we’ve passed all the tests, have the right certifications, and keep track of all our flight records, equipment maintenance, and safety procedures.
Before hiring any drone operator, make sure they’re licensed and insured. If they’re not, you could be held responsible if anything goes wrong—like if someone gets hurt or if property is damaged.
Before hiring any drone operator, make sure they’re licensed and insured. If they’re not, you could be held responsible if anything goes wrong—like if someone gets hurt or if property is damaged.
ARE YOU INSURED?
Absolutely. We’re covered with $20 million in public liability insurance.
IS IT CALLED A DRONE OR A UAV?
Both are correct. Technically, it’s a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) or RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System), which is what CASA likes to call them. But we’re fine if you call them drones too!
ARE THERE ANY LAWS OR RESTRICTIONS FOR DRONE OPERATORS?
Yep. We stick to all the rules set by CASA, which include restrictions on how high we can fly, where we can fly, and what areas need special permissions. We always do a full safety check and risk assessment before flying, and if the location isn’t safe, we won’t fly.
WHAT ARE THE BASIC RULES?
Some key rules include:
• Stay 30 meters away from people.
• Don’t fly over crowds or traffic.
• Stay below 400 feet (120 meters).
• No flying within 5 km of towered airports unless you have permission.
• No flying after dark.
• No flying in ways that could put manned aircraft at risk.
And if it’s super windy or too rainy, we usually won’t fly because drones don’t handle those conditions well.
• Stay 30 meters away from people.
• Don’t fly over crowds or traffic.
• Stay below 400 feet (120 meters).
• No flying within 5 km of towered airports unless you have permission.
• No flying after dark.
• No flying in ways that could put manned aircraft at risk.
And if it’s super windy or too rainy, we usually won’t fly because drones don’t handle those conditions well.
ARE DRONES SAFE?
Yes, as long as they're flown by the right people. We follow strict safety guidelines similar to those used in manned aviation. We initally assess every flight to ensure everything’s safe prior to proceeding, and that we’re following all the necessary procedures. Only then do we have the go ahead.
CAN YOU SPY ON SOMEONE FOR ME?
Nope, absolutely not. We don’t fly over private property without permission. And realistically, drones aren’t good for spying. They’d have to be super close to get a clear shot, and you'd definitely hear them.
MY FRIEND HAS A DRONE AND WILL DO THIS FOR $50.
That’s cool, but just make sure your friend knows what they’re doing and is registered or licensed, so you don’t get in trouble if something goes wrong. Hobby drones are fine for fun and casual use or if you're doing smaller paid work, but for serious work you’ll want the precision and quality of professional equipment.
WHAT ARE YOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS?
Please find the Terms and Conditions for drone services here
