Drone Filming for SOKO Stuttgart: Aerials in the Vineyards with a Convertible
For the German ZDF crime series SOKO Stuttgart, VR-Copter flew the aerials of a scene in the vineyards near Stuttgart in July 2014: a white convertible on the narrow lanes between the vines – from above, in chase flights and in wide shots over the vineyard landscape.
Project details
- Location: Vineyards near Stuttgart, Germany
- Project: TV series SOKO Stuttgart (ZDF)
- Client / production: SOKO Stuttgart
- Services: Drone footage for a drama scene
- Shoot date: July 2014
Brief and execution
The vineyards around Stuttgart are a trademark of the region – and a typical backdrop of the series. The scene called for the convertible to be shown from the air: driving through the vines, set into the hillside, from a viewpoint you never get on the ground.
The lanes between the vineyards are narrow, and slopes and rows of vines limit the flight paths. So we flew pre-defined lines, coordinated with the director and production, in short takes between the ground scenes – chase flights right above the car and calm wide shots across the valley.
In the following years we flew regularly for SOKO Stuttgart, including at Max-Eyth-See, Killesberg and the Jahnstadion in Ludwigsburg.
Equipment and permits
Panasonic GH4 in 4K on a heavy-lift DJI Spreading Wings multicopter with gimbal – in 2014 the standard setup for cinematic aerials, long before compact cinema drones like the Inspire became common.
Flight operations with a take-off permit and the landowners’ consent. Today we fly in Baden-Württemberg under a general permit from the Stuttgart regional authority for geographic UAS zones.
FAQ
Does VR-Copter provide drone footage for TV series and feature films?
Yes. We fly for series, feature films and commercials, coordinate with the director, camera and production team, and take care of permits and insurance.
Can you film with a drone in the vineyards near Stuttgart?
With the landowners’ consent and in line with geographic UAS zones such as nature reserves and residential areas. VR-Copter checks this before every shoot.
How much does a drone shoot for film and TV cost?
A shoot day with a drone crew starts at €1,300 net, with Inspire 3 and cinema setup from €2,400 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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