Drone Filming at Bilster Berg: Aerials for the Mercedes-Benz FlottenSterne Driving Event
For the Mercedes-Benz FlottenSterne Driving Event at Bilster Berg, VR-Copter flew the aerials for the event documentary and trailer – with Bernd Mayländer, the Formula 1 safety car driver, on one of Germany’s most demanding circuits. The client was the event agency K hoch Drei.
Project details
- Location: Bilster Berg Drive Resort, Bad Driburg, Germany
- Project: Mercedes-Benz FlottenSterne Driving Event
- Client / production: Mercedes-Benz / K hoch Drei
- Services: Aerial filming for event documentary and trailer
- Shoot date: May 2017
Brief and execution
At the FlottenSterne Driving Event, Mercedes-Benz fleet customers experience the cars on track. Alongside the documentary, a trailer was shot with Bernd Mayländer at the wheel. The aerials had to show what makes Bilster Berg special: big elevation changes, crests and a circuit set into the landscape.
The track is vast, so long flights and well-planned take-off points were key to following the cars over long sections. We flew in coordination with event management between driving sessions.
Equipment and permits
DJI Inspire 2 with Zenmuse X5S in 5K.
Flight operations with the circuit operator’s clearance and a take-off permit under the rules of the time. Today the EU drone regulation applies; coordination with the operator is still part of every plan.
FAQ
Can you fly a drone at Bilster Berg?
Yes, with the operator’s clearance, insurance and the right permit for the operating category. VR-Copter coordinates it in advance.
How do you film a vast race track from the air?
With well-chosen take-off points, a long-range drone and pre-planned lines – following cars over long sections without disrupting the event.
How much does a drone operator cost for a driving event?
A shoot day with a drone crew starts at €1,300 net, with Inspire 3 and cinema setup from €2,900 net, and as a combined drone, FPV and car-to-car package from €3,900 net – each including pilot, equipment, insurance and permit coordination.
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