We understand that each production is very different and have different needs.
No, however, there are many requirements to make this happen. Drone Film Chile takes care of all the bureaucracy so you can focus on your shoot.
Sadly, new Drone Regulations in Chile by the DGAC (Chilean Aviation Authority) demand a series of requirements (detailed in the following questions), that makes it virtually impossible for an independent person to get a Drone flight permit to fly commercially (like filming for a documentary).
An AOC is a company that can legally execute Flight Operations. From transporting people to flying drones.
The DGAC or “Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil” is the Chilean Aviation Authority in charge of keeping the airspace safe.
This institution issue the permits to fly drones.
No, but we provided the service to help certify a foreign Pilot. However, the test must be taken in Chile at least 10 business days before the flight. We also provide our own very skilled pilots.
Yes, but only after registering the Drone with a Certified AOC Company. We also provide this service. The drone must be registered physically in Chile at least 20 days before its use and have Chilean insurance (even if it has an international insurance). For convenience, we have virtually every drone available ready to fly and available for rent.
Yes, this should be done at least 10 business days before the flight. The test is taken in Spanish on a computer at the DGAC (Chilean Aviation Authority) facilities in Santiago de Chile. We also provide our own pilots.
Yes. All registered Chilean drones include a mandatory Chilean Liability Insurance. However, this insurance covers up to roughly USD$200.000 in liability. For higher amounts, our clients usually add their own insurances. The chilean insurance does not cover drone damage.
Our service is specifically designed for Drone Regulations in Chile. However, our Pilots have flown in several countries and can offer that service. Contact us to send you their way.
Up to US$200.000, dictated by the local laws.
Our Pilots are well trained and very professional, rarely having an accident that causes the loss of the Drone. However, accidents happen. The production is only responsible for drone damage if they want a high risk shoot like filming from a boat or under adverse weather conditions.
We offer a second Inspire 2 or spare Mavic 2 drones. In case of an accident, we will send the second one for free (minus shipping cost). But the production still needs to cover the damage or loss of the original drone in the mentioned cases. The production can also take both drones with them at a convenient rate.
- The Pilot with a valid Chilean Pilot DGAC ID must be present during the flight.
- The Drone that Flies, must be the one that appears on the permit issued by the DGAC authority.
Some AOC companies might offer to get the permit with their drone so you can use yours without chilean registration. This is illegal. It will automatically make the insurance invalid.
Same might happen with the Pilot. An AOC might offer their Pilot to get the permit but not show up on the shoot. This is also illegal and makes the insurance invalid.
We are keen on keeping the best practices and will never sacrifice on safety and regulations.
Chronos Cinema is a production company based in Chile and Los Angeles, CA. We make award winning films across the world and provide services to film mainly in Chile and the United States.
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Our prices are in line with the local industry, and often cheaper, but we do not sacrifice in Safety and Regulations, making us a comprehensive service for productions that work with the highest Insurance and safety standards.
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