Fleet 2026/27
The drones, gimbals, tracking vehicles and lights we bring to set, with the specs from our 2026/27 rate sheet.
01 /// Aerial cinematography
Inspire 3 /// Mavic 4 Pro /// Mavic 3 Cine
A full aerial unit for productions shooting in South Africa: pilots, camera operators, gimbal technicians and the aircraft to carry your camera package.
Based in sunny Cape Town, South Africa, we are in the perfect location for a large variety of filming needs. The surrounding areas cover everything from mountains, to oceans and the city of Cape Town itself.
Used for
Fullframe
8K /// 75 fps
4K /// 120 fps
8K/75FPS 4K/120FPS full frame
The Inspire 3 emerges as the pinnacle of cinematographic advancements, featuring an 8K Full Frame sensor that redefines visual clarity. Its centimeter precision repeatable RTK routes further elevate its status, enabling filmmakers to achieve unprecedented accuracy and consistency in capturing intricate scenes.
Flight characteristics
Triplecamera
6K /// 60 fps
4K /// 120 fps
6K/60FPS 4K/120FPS
DJI’s Mavic 4 Pro carries a triple camera with a 100 MP 4/3 main sensor, shoots 6K at up to 60 fps and 4K at up to 120 fps, and flies for up to 51 minutes.
Flight characteristics
Dualcamera
5.1K /// 60 fps
4K /// 120 fps
5.1K ProRes 422 HQ
DJI’s Mavic 3 Cine sports the latest technology packed into a small but powerful package, now capable of shooting Apple ProRes at resolutions of up to 5.1K.
Flight characteristics
02 /// FPV
FPV Dual Op Cinelifter /// FPV Dual Op Cinelifter /// Thicc FPV [Ducted] /// FPV Siccario /// Ducted Echoquad /// Echoquad 5" FPV /// FPV Cinewhoop
First-person-view rigs built in-house: Dual Op cinelifters that carry a RED or an ARRI at speed, and ducted drones small and safe enough to fly past your cast.
FPV, meaning first person view, is the art of flying a drone from the perspective of sitting in the drone. A small camera is mounted in the front of the drone and transmits a low-latency feed to the pilot, who wears a headset and flies as if sitting in it.
Used for
Top mountRonin RS3
Cinelifter FPV
Red KomodoSony FX 6
5 - 10 minutesFlight time
Top mount RS3 Pro
Our Dual Op FPV drone combines smooth and cinematic footage found in traditional cinelifters with the speed, agility and control that FPV drones offer. The Dual Op can mount payloads on top, or below, using the Ronin RS3 Pro, or MōVI Pro respectively. The Dual Op creates dynamic, steady and precise results.
Enquire with us for different camera options.
Flight characteristics
Bottom mountMōVI Pro
5 - 10 minutesFlight time
Red Komodo Red V RaptorARRI Alexa 35 ARRI Alexa Mini
Bottom mount MōVI Pro
Our custom MōVI Pro allows the Dual Op to film at 160 km/h whilst still providing stable footage. With its high motor strength, this gimbal makes carrying a variety of payloads at high speeds possible. This tech sets a new pace in dynamic tracking shots.
Enquire with us for different camera options.
Flight characteristics
![Thicc FPV [Ducted], Best for close-ups](/media/v3/fleet/thicc.webp)
Red KomodoSony FX6
PandoraAlt option
Best for close-ups
The Thicc offers a safe, high performance FPV solution. The ducted frame provides additional protection to the cast.
Flight characteristics
Red KomodoSony FX6
The high-speed heavy lifter
Tried and tested heavy lift FPV drone capable of carrying a Red Komodo at high speed while remaining agile.
Flight characteristics
Best for tight spaces
One of our smaller drones, it is designed to squeeze through tight spaces, safely operate close to the cast and powerful enough to extend to outdoors flying.
Flight characteristics
5.3K /// 60 fps
4K /// 120 fps
The all rounder GoPro drone
High-speed, extremely agile cinematic FPV drone with a wide range of capabilities. Ideal for those swooping establisher shots, flowing lines and proximity chases.
Flight characteristics
NakedGoPro
Our smallest drone
Our smallest drone (less than 15 cm across), capable of flying through the tightest spaces. Its prop-guards and ultralight weight design make it safe to operate close to cast.
Flight characteristics
03 /// Heavy lift
Freefly Alta 8 /// Freefly Alta X
The equipment you always wanted to fly can now be lifted. Freefly Alta X and Alta 8 airframes with MōVI Pro and Ronin 2 gimbals.
We can fly any of the ARRI Alexa cameras, and the Sony Venice, a large-format camera, on the Alta X.
Used for
The heavy lifter 9.1KG
A well known and trusted heavy lift drone capable of lifting payloads of up to 9.1kg. The Alta 8 has been used in the industry for many years safely with a portfolio of films and commercials unrivalled against its drone peers.
Flight characteristics
Photo: Freefly
15.3 kg ///Payload
The heavy lifter 15.3KG
Our trusted heavy lift drone capable of lifting up to 15.3kg payloads. The Alta X is internationally recognized for its solid performance and heavy lift capability.
Flight characteristics
Photo: Freefly
04 /// Ground & Live
Lights /// Gimbals /// Vehicles /// Live stream
We don’t shy away from designing and building innovative tracking solutions. When the shot belongs on the ground, these carry the camera.
Gimbal
The MōVI Pro is a reliable and versatile tool in our arsenal, the gimbal is well respected in the industry and by many drone operators world wide.
Gimbal
High torque motors support a wider range of cameras and lens configurations, resist high winds and G forces, and ensure smooth in-flight performance and can handle a Max payload of 13.6 kg.
8KResolution
E-Mount / DL-Mount lenses
The DJI Ronin 4D 8K is a compact cinema camera with built-in 4-axis stabilization, LiDAR autofocus, and wireless video transmission, making it ideal for smooth, cinematic shots in fast-moving or handheld situations. Its 8K image quality and versatility have made it a powerful tool for feature films, commercials, and documentaries.
Add on accessories
DL Mount (standard) and E Mount Available (L Mount and M Mount on Request)
Live streaming
The Teradek Bond is an all-in-one solution that allows us to live stream from any location with cell phone signal. This stream can be accessed by several viewers simultaneously, while maintaining a latency of less than 2 seconds.
Teradek interacts with an app which allows viewers to communicate with each other while interacting with the feed. Viewers are able to play, pause, rewind and make use of a variety of other functions.
This capability allows us to live stream from all of our drones, including our smaller FPV drones.
10 kg ///Payload
MōVI Pro
Tracking bike
Tracking in silence, thanks to the nature of electric motors it is possible to use the E-bike in conjunction with our Flowcine Black Arm and MōVI Pro to carry camera packages of up to 10kg giving a different perspective where tracking vehicles just can’t go.
Ride characteristics
Custom Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Hire it on its own, or as a package with the Inspire 3.
Ride characteristics
Vehicle specs
Arm specs
Stabilizer specs
Control
Monitors / video distribution
Car mounting system · Pro kit (V-Mount)
Compatibility
Mount configuration
Power & battery
Physical specifications
65 000 lumens
Our custom-built lights are powerful, supplying 65000 lumens. The lights are mounted onto the MōVI Pro. This allows us to aim the lights with precision and adjust the brightness while airborne.
Gimbal
DJI RS3 isn’t just a gimbal – it is an unparalleled solution for dynamic cinematography. Every design element and feature is made to deliver industry-leading camera stabilization. Light and compact the Ronin RS3 is ideal for top mounted FPV that can easily transition to hand-held if needed.
Photo: store.dji.com
LIDAR with Horts Geo-Solutions
We’re proud to be leaders in VFX 3D mapping, previously exclusively using photogrammetry. We’re excited to announce that we’ve expanded our offerings this year to include LIDAR.
We’ve partnered with Horts to bring industrial LIDAR capabilities to the film industry. The LIDAR technology we utilize allows us to generate spatial data quickly and cost effectively, even when covering expansive locations. Combined with our photogrammetry, this allows Skyhook to provide the best 3D mapping currently available.
More on thisIn partnership with TheAIR.Tech
Looking for a plane or helicopter for your upcoming project? Skyhook, in partnership with TheAIR.Tech, offers a range of trusted pilots and unique aircraft. Share your project details with us, and we’ll match you with the ideal aircraft.
More on thisHigh-speed camera · on request
5K global shutter at up to 600 fps, 4K at 800 fps. Full manufacturer specs on request.
05 /// Camera specs
As specified by their manufacturers: every sensor drawn to one scale, then what each camera records and which rigs fly it. Full manufacturer specs on request.
Sensor sizes
Every camera we fly, drawn to scale.
Full frame
About 36 × 24 mm
Inspire 3 X9-8K · Ronin 4D · Sony FX6
Super 35
27.03 × 14.26 mm
RED Komodo 6K
Zenmuse X7
23.5 × 12.5 mm video
Thicc, Pandora option
Four Thirds
17.3 × 13 mm
Mavic 3 Cine · Mavic 4 Pro
Ember S5K
23.04 × 18.43 mm
Freefly, on request
Tell us the shot. We'll recommend the rig, the camera and the crew, and send the rates for that package.
Or call +27 82 416 0989 · email info@skyhook.co.za