Daily Grind Media
DRONE
in MANHATTAN BEACH
Drone Videography isn't a commodity in Manhattan Beach. The businesses that thrive here — tech and finance executives, boutique hospitality and fine dining, and real estate and architecture — 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 Manhattan Beach Businesses Choose Daily Grind Media
Manhattan Beach is the South Bay's answer to beach-luxury living — a compact, wealthy, and extraordinarily tight-knit community of tech executives, finance professionals, and entrepreneurs who chose a walkable beach village over the Westside or OC. The downtown is famously walkable, the AVP Manhattan Beach Open is one of the biggest beach volleyball events in the world, and the real estate market has become one of the most competitive in LA County. Businesses here trade on a lifestyle that mixes beach, family, and serious money.
For drone videography specifically, Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach Pier, The Strand, Downtown Manhattan Beach (Manhattan Avenue), Manhattan Country Club — 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 Beverly Hills, Pacific Palisades, Malibu — all within the same production day if needed.
- ›Manhattan Beach Pier
- ›The Strand
- ›Downtown Manhattan Beach (Manhattan Avenue)
- ›Manhattan Country Club
- ›Polliwog Park
- ›Bruce's Beach
- ›Manhattan Beach Open (AVP beach volleyball, August)
- ›Manhattan Beach 6-Man Volleyball Tournament
- ›Hometown Fair (October)
- ›Fireworks Festival (summer)
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 Manhattan Beach. 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
Manhattan Beach and Neighboring Markets
05 — FAQ
Before You Book
How quickly can you start a project in Manhattan Beach?
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 Manhattan Beach for drone videography work?
Yes. Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach?
Pricing depends on scope, crew size, and deliverables. Most Manhattan Beach 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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