LIVEAERIAL DRONE VIDEO // SAN FRANCISCO
Aerial Drone Video Production
in San Francisco
Argus HD is a San Francisco drone video company with FAA Part 107 licensed pilots. We plan the airspace, file the authorizations and fly cinema-grade aerial cameras for brand films, events, venues and real estate, with a fixed line-item quote before takeoff.
- FAA Part 107 pilots
- Airspace waivers handled
- Cinema-grade aerial cameras
- Edit, grade and delivery
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Leading Brands Trust Us for Aerial Drone Video Production
San Francisco drone video company
A San Francisco Drone Video Company Built for Brands That Cannot Miss the Shot
Aerial video in San Francisco is never as simple as launching a drone and pressing record. The city sits under Class B airspace on the approach to SFO, wraps around federal park land, and holds standing restrictions over stadiums, bridges and the waterfront.
Argus HD flies from our studio at 432 North Canal St in South San Francisco, minutes from SFO and a short drive from the Embarcadero, Mission Bay and downtown. We plan the airspace, file the authorizations, carry the coverage the city asks for, and put a licensed pilot and a visual observer on site.
The result is footage that opens a brand film, sells a building or gives a conference recap the scale it deserves. Your team stays focused on the event. We handle everything above it.
- FAA Part 107 licensed pilots
- Airspace waivers and permits handled
- Cinema-grade aerial cameras
- Edit, grade and delivery
FLIGHT OPS // SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
12K
Cinema
4K
Broadcast
16
Stops
15K
Lumens
K2
PA System
2X
Stream Paths
7+
Platforms
3X
Cam Podcasts
50+
Crew
8+
Core Team
1/2
Day Setup
24H
Turnaround
AERIAL WORK // FLIGHT READY
Real estateEventsConstructionBrand filmsVenuesLive aerial feeds
Argus HD at a glance: aerial drone video in San Francisco
FOUNDED
2014 by Tim Kay
STUDIO
South San Francisco, CA
GOOGLE RATING
5.0 ★ on Google
LIVE SINCE
2008, YouTube’s first live event
CLIENTS
Google, Salesforce, Microsoft, OpenAI
AREAS SERVED
San Francisco, Bay Area
Pricing
How Much Does Aerial Drone Video Cost in San Francisco?
Every aerial shoot gets a fixed, line-item quote after a 15-minute scoping call. Final cost depends on airspace authorizations and permits, flight time, locations, number of shoot days, cameras and editing.
Aerial drone video production
Licensed pilot and visual observer, airspace authorizations and permits, cinema-grade aerial cameras, plus edit, grade and delivery for brand films, events, venues, construction and real estate.
Case studies
Recent San Francisco Productions
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Planning an aerial shoot in San Francisco?
Share your goals, date and location. Get a fixed, line-item quote after a 15-minute call with our producers.
- Aerial footage for brands and events
- Airspace, permits and insurance
- Edited aerial packages
- Licensed pilot and visual observer
HOW BOOKING WORKS
01
Share your date and venue
Tell us the event, audience and goal in two minutes.
02
15-minute scoping call
Talk directly with a producer, not a sales rep.
03
Fixed, line-item quote
A written scope and price before anything is booked.
Client reviews
What Brands Say About Our Aerial and Video Crews
Thank you all for your hard work. We couldn’t have asked for a better A/V experience. Your team was amazing to work with.
RTRay T.
Google
Everything is looking great… Everyone here (right up to the CEO) is very pleased at the look of the video.
CSCharles Spier
Meetings & Events International
We just watched the finished video and it blew us all away! Looking forward to working with you and your crew again real soon.
MBMike B.
D&J Tile
It was a pleasure working with you. I really appreciate your patience with our system and also for tuning in on what we wanted the video to look like. You (Argus) nailed it!
SSilvina
U.S. Tennis Association, NorCal
Thank you all for your hard work. We couldn’t have asked for a better A/V experience. Your team was amazing to work with.
RTRay T.
Google
Everything is looking great… Everyone here (right up to the CEO) is very pleased at the look of the video.
CSCharles Spier
Meetings & Events International
We just watched the finished video and it blew us all away! Looking forward to working with you and your crew again real soon.
MBMike B.
D&J Tile
It was a pleasure working with you. I really appreciate your patience with our system and also for tuning in on what we wanted the video to look like. You (Argus) nailed it!
SSilvina
U.S. Tennis Association, NorCal
Behind the scenes
Our Drone and Camera Crew on Location
Real shoot days around the Bay Area: licensed pilots, camera positions, load-ins and live switching, run by the same senior team that plans your aerial shoot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Aerial Video Questions, Answered
How much does video production cost in San Francisco?
Video production in San Francisco is priced by scope: crew size, number of cameras, shoot days, locations, live streaming and post-production all affect the budget. Argus HD provides a fixed, line-item quote after a free 15-minute scoping call, so you know the full cost before production begins.
What types of video production does Argus HD specialize in?
For video production in San Francisco, we specialize in corporate video, executive communications, event filming, live streaming, earnings meetings, all-hands broadcasts, hybrid events, interview and testimonial videos, product launch videos and brand films for Fortune 100 companies, startups and agencies.
How quickly can you start my project?
Simple interview shoots can usually be scheduled within one to two weeks. Larger productions such as multi-day conferences, brand films or hybrid events need more lead time for planning, permits and crew booking, so contact us as early as you can.
Do you help with permits, insurance and location logistics?
Yes. We guide you through how to apply for San Francisco Film Commission permits, federal park permits, venue certificates of insurance and location approvals across San Francisco and the Bay Area, and direct you on venue load-in rules and parking.
Can you film at our office, or do we need a studio?
Both work. We film on location at your office, venue or a Bay Area location, or in our green screen and broadcast studio in South San Francisco, which is lit, mic’d and teleprompter ready.
Do you offer live streaming and hybrid events?
Yes. We produce multi-camera live streams and hybrid events with remote guests, branded graphics and bonded backup, streaming to YouTube, LinkedIn Live, Zoom, Vimeo, Facebook Live, X and custom RTMP destinations.
What is the difference between video production and videography?
Videography is operating the camera on the day. Video production covers the full process: strategy, scripting, location scouting, permits, directing, lighting, audio, editing, color grading, motion graphics and delivery. Argus HD is a full-service video production company.
How do you help executives who are nervous on camera?
We use teleprompters, conversational interview techniques and short rehearsals, and our director coaches on pacing, eye line and tone. A calm, prepared set is the fastest way to a natural performance.
Do you travel outside San Francisco?
Yes. We work across the Bay Area, including Oakland, Berkeley, Marin, Palo Alto, Mountain View and San Jose, and nationally from our New York office and with trusted crews in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
What makes Argus HD different from other San Francisco video production companies?
A senior-led, dedicated team runs your project from pre-production to delivery, with live broadcast experience dating back to YouTube’s first live event in 2008. You get one point of contact, a written scope and no handoffs.
What deliverables will I receive?
Deliverables are agreed in your written scope and typically include edited master files, highlight reels, social cutdowns in vertical and square formats, captions and full-session recordings for events, shared through a review link before final delivery.
How do I get started?
Book a free 15-minute call or contact our team with your date, venue and goal. We will confirm availability and send a fixed, line-item quote.
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