Daily Grind Media
DRONE
in MALIBU
Drone Videography isn't a commodity in Malibu. The businesses that thrive here — luxury oceanfront real estate, celebrity and high-net-worth residential, and boutique hospitality and fine dining — compete on presentation. Our job is to make sure yours wins.
01 — Overview
Our Drone Services
FAA Part 107 certified pilots flying cinema-grade drones for aerial video, real estate tours, event coverage, construction progress and brand films. Fully insured, always legal.
FAA Part 107 licensed pilots
Cinematic 4K and 5.4K aerial video
Real estate aerial tours and property highlights
Construction and development progress reels
Event and venue aerial coverage
$1M liability insurance on every shoot
02 — Local Market
Why Malibu Businesses Choose Daily Grind Media
Malibu is 27 miles of coastline, a permanent address for much of Hollywood's A-list, and one of the most exclusive residential markets in the United States. Nobu Malibu, Soho House, and the Malibu Country Mart define the luxury hospitality scene. The coastline drives everything — real estate prices, restaurant reservations, wellness retreats — and content that doesn't capture the ocean and the lifestyle simply doesn't compete.
For drone videography specifically, Malibu presents an unusual mix of opportunities and expectations. Clients here are used to seeing world-class work from the boutique hotels, galleries, and restaurants around them — which means your content needs to clear a higher bar from day one.
Our crews have worked around and near Zuma Beach, Surfrider Beach and Malibu Pier, Point Dume, Nobu Malibu — we know the access patterns, the permit requirements, and the best times of day to shoot each location.
We also regularly produce drone videography work in the neighboring communities of Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills, Manhattan Beach — all within the same production day if needed.
- ›Zuma Beach
- ›Surfrider Beach and Malibu Pier
- ›Point Dume
- ›Nobu Malibu
- ›Malibu Country Mart
- ›Getty Villa
- ›Pepperdine University
- ›Malibu International Film Festival
- ›Malibu Triathlon (September)
- ›Malibu Chili Cook-Off (Labor Day)
- ›Malibu Wine Safaris (year-round)
03 — Process
From First Call to Final Delivery
Discovery Call
15-20 min to understand your business, goals, and budget. Free and no pressure.
Creative Brief
Written drone brief with shot list, timeline, deliverables, and firm pricing.
Drone Production
On-location in Malibu. Full crew, gear, and creative direction — you show up, we handle the rest.
Delivery
Preview round within 48 hours. Revisions, final deliverables in 1-2 weeks.
04 — Coverage
Malibu and Neighboring Markets
05 — FAQ
Before You Book
How quickly can you start a project in Malibu?
Most projects kick off within 1-2 weeks of the initial call. Rush projects with tight deadlines can sometimes be accommodated within a few days if schedules align — worth asking if the timeline is tight.
Do you travel to Malibu for drone videography work?
Yes. Malibu is a core market for Daily Grind Media and we shoot there regularly. Travel and on-location setup are included in most project quotes.
How much does drone videography cost in Malibu?
Pricing depends on scope, crew size, and deliverables. Most Malibu projects start at $2,500 for single-day productions and scale up to $25,000+ for full campaign shoots with multi-platform deliverables. We provide a firm quote after a discovery call — no surprise charges.
Are you FAA certified and insured?
Yes. All of our pilots hold active FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certifications and we carry $1M in commercial aviation liability insurance on every flight. We also pull airspace authorizations in advance when required.
Can you fly in restricted airspace?
Yes, with advance notice. Many properties in Southern California sit in controlled airspace near airports. We pull LAANC authorizations and file flight plans so legal issues never delay your shoot.
What weather conditions will ground a flight?
Sustained winds above 25 mph, rain, and low visibility ground flights for safety. If weather forces a reschedule, we move the shoot at no additional charge.
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in Malibu
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