Drone Lords is a small aerial unit for film, commercial, and branded work.
Born in San Diego. Available wherever the project takes us.
Founded by filmmaker and drone pilot Danny Hardesty, Drone Lords brings an aerial-first approach to production. Whether joining a larger crew or building aerial-focused content for brands, hotels, and commercial projects, the work stays rooted in clean movement, creative collaboration, and nailing the shot.
Prepared, collaborative, and focused on the shot. Whether operating solo or scaling into a dual-op aerial team, Drone Lords has you covered.
AIRCRAFTS
Inspire 3
Our main workhorse, the Inspire 3 is equipped with the Zenmuse X9-8K Air system capable of capturing 8k 75FPS and a top speed of 58mph. With dual-operation, the Inspire 3 can achieve technical and creative angles that are not capable with standard drones.
Lens Package: 18mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, 90mm
DJI
DJI
Mavic
A compact, flexible aircraft for faster-moving productions, scouting, lightweight aerial coverage, and locations where a smaller footprint makes more sense. The Mavic 3 is a useful tool when the job needs clean aerials without a heavy setup.
Custom
GoPro FPV
FPV brings a different kind of movement — lower, faster, closer, and more immersive. Our 5-inch quad is equipped with the latest GoPro built for shots that need energy, proximity, or a flight path a traditional drone cannot pull off.
FAA Licensed & Insured