About VR-Copter: Jochen Riehm, Drone Pilot and Aerial DP from Stuttgart
VR-Copter is the drone team of Jochen Riehm. For more than ten years he has been flying for car manufacturers, agencies, film productions and broadcasters – more than 300 projects in 17 countries since 2015, from a museum fly-through in Stuttgart to a frozen lake in Lapland.
Pilot and camera operator in one person
Jochen plans the flights, operates the camera and coordinates directly with director, DoP, track management and drivers. That saves time on set: whoever operates the camera also decides the flight path. For large productions VR-Copter runs several units in parallel – cinema drone, FPV drone and camera car from one team.
What sets VR-Copter apart
- Automotive focus: race tracks, proving grounds, ice and coast – drone and car-to-car
- FPV since 2016: one of the first FPV operations in an automotive production – FPV drone
- Film and TV: since 2014 for SOKO Stuttgart (ZDF) – drone filming for film and TV
- Indoor: museums, halls and festival tents – indoor drone
Permits and insurance
VR-Copter is a registered operator and Jochen holds the EU remote pilot certificate A2. For Baden-Württemberg there is a general permit from the Stuttgart regional council for geographical UAS zones, and a general permit for Brandenburg as well. Flight operations are covered by drone liability insurance for several drones.
Based in Stuttgart, working across Europe
The base is in the Stuttgart region. Shoots have taken place in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Spain, Hungary and Austria, among others. Car-to-car and automotive content is also available at jrjr.film.
Frequently asked questions
Who is behind VR-Copter?
Jochen Riehm, drone pilot and aerial DP from the Stuttgart region. He has been flying for car manufacturers, agencies and film productions for more than ten years.
How many projects has VR-Copter completed?
More than 300 projects in 17 countries since 2015.
Which permits does VR-Copter hold?
Operator registration, EU remote pilot certificate A2, general permits for geographical UAS zones in Baden-Württemberg and Brandenburg, and drone liability insurance for several drones.
Does VR-Copter work alone?
Jochen flies and operates the camera himself. For larger productions additional pilots, spotters and car-to-car crew join.
Where does VR-Copter work?
Based in the Stuttgart region, shooting all over Europe.
Contact Jochen
Fastest by phone or email – usually a reply the same day.
Phone +49 151 22840959 · info@vr-copter.de
