Diploma In Aerial Cinematography

In 1908, a film titled 'The Count of Monte Cristo - directed by Francis Boggs & Thomas Persons' began production in Chicago and finished in Southern California. Hollywood was established as the motion picture capital of the world in 1920.

Aviation Establishment in 1920


  • In 1920s, Aviation came alive, especially in Los Angeles. With Hollywood's new motion picture industry taking root, aviation was embraced by many top producers and directors.
  • The Venice airport was probably the most popular for the movie pilots and aerial stuntmen. In 1925, one of the more prominent movie pilot and stunt groups called '13 Black Cats' set the standards for aerial stunts.
  • In 1926-27 aerial epic and first film to win an Academy Award for best picture , 'Wings', Perry created some of the most spectacular aerial footage that is still considered to be best combat footage even by today's standards.
  • The first time a helicopter was used in a feature film production was in April 1945 in the film 'The Bandit of Sherwood Forest'.
  • The movie industry found it very costly and hard to use this technology for aerial cinematography till 2013. There has been a tremendous growth in the industry after 2013 and there is almost not a single film without the aerial cinematography.
  • There is a lot of scope for aerial cinematography right now. There is a huge requirement for talented, unique and officially trained (licensed) aerial cinematographers in all the film industries throughout India.

This course is intended for those with a passion for film-making and aerial cinematography. It covers a wide range of topics as follows.


  • Training and licensing from DGCA official Flying Training Organisation (our licensing partner)
  • Introduction of digital aerial cinematography
  • Advanced level of digital aerial cameras
  • How to handle the digital aerial cameras in bringing out best output
  • How to handle the cameras and drones simultaneously
  • How to customise the drones for every individual's needs and work smartly
  • Self development training to reach the top place in the industry and to maintain your stability in that level.