Services & Pricing
Drone Aerial Services
We cover a wide range — TV location shoots, PV filming, events, and personal wedding films. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Aerial Filming
Commercial / General
TV location shoots, PV and commercial filming, event coverage, land and property surveys. Pricing is based on the time the operator is booked, including preparation and travel.
1 hour
¥22,000
Short shoots
4 hours
¥55,000
Half day
8 hours
¥88,000
Full day
- ※Time covers the operator’s booked hours, including preparation and travel. Prices include tax.
- ※Format: up to 4K 60fps (.mov / .mp4)
- ※Fully insured: ¥100M bodily injury / ¥50M property damage
Stock Footage
Stock Footage
We provide cuts from the AMAMI CAMERA archive as stock footage. Choose what you need on our YouTube channel and send us the video URL and the exact range — we deliver the original camera files.
Licensing fee
- Base rate: ¥3,300 per second (incl. tax)
- Credit discount: 20% off the above if you display a credit within the programme. Please let us know if you would like this.
Secondary use and term
- No additional fee applies for programme trailers, online streaming (catch-up services) or re-broadcasts.
- There is no expiry on the footage, so you can use it with confidence.
How it works
- 01
Tell us what you need
Pick the footage from the AMAMI CAMERA channel on YouTube and send us the video URL together with the exact range you need (from mm:ss to mm:ss).
- 02
We send the originals
We deliver the original camera files for that range via a file transfer service — not the YouTube-quality version — so they are ready for your edit.
- 03
Tell us the duration
Once the broadcast duration (in seconds) is final, please let us know — along with whether a credit will be displayed.
- 04
We issue an invoice
We issue an invoice based on the duration you report.
Memorial Shoot
Memorial Shoot
For weddings and travel memories. A flight of about 30 minutes, filmed against the best locations on the island.
- ※We are happy to advise on locations. Just let us know your preferred dates and place.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q.How much does drone filming cost?
¥22,000 for 1 hour, ¥55,000 for 4 hours, and ¥88,000 for 8 hours (tax included). The time covers the operator’s booked hours, including preparation and travel. We cover TV location shoots, PV and commercial filming, events, and land or property surveys.
Q.Can I license existing footage instead of booking a shoot?
Yes. We license clips from the AMAMI CAMERA archive at ¥3,300 per second (tax included). Pick the shots you want on the AMAMI CAMERA YouTube channel and send us the video URL and the time range you need.
Q.Is there a discount for on-air credit?
Yes. If you credit AMAMI CAMERA in the programme, the footage fee is discounted by 20%. Let us know when you order.
Q.What about secondary use and licence duration?
There is no extra charge for programme trailers, online catch-up streaming, or reruns of the same programme. There is no expiry on the licence.
Q.What format is the footage delivered in?
Up to 4K 60fps, as .mov or .mp4. For footage licensing we send the original camera files via a file transfer service — not the YouTube-quality version.
Q.Are you insured?
Yes — ¥100 million liability for injury and ¥50 million for property damage.
Q.Do you take personal bookings?
Yes. For weddings or travel memories we fly for about 30 minutes per session, from ¥33,000 (tax included). We are happy to advise on locations — just tell us your preferred date and place.
Q.How can I pay?
We accept major credit cards and bank transfer. Card payments are handled through Square. For bank transfers, the transfer fee is paid by the customer.
Q.Which areas do you cover?
Mainly Amami Oshima and the Amami Islands. We have been filming across the island since 2016, including Kakeroma.
Payment
Payment methods
We accept major credit cards and bank transfer.
Bank transfer Card payments are processed via Square. For bank transfers, the transfer fee is payable by the customer.