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New York City Drone Photography Services

Capture New York City from a perspective that commands attention. hsc.tv combines aerial photography and video with full-service production support for broadcast, branded, documentary, and digital projects. From Astoria rooftops to carefully planned city locations, our experienced team coordinates compelling visuals, practical logistics, and polished post-production to help your story rise above the skyline.

Drone filming the New York City skyline

Our Drone Photography Services

Aerial capture and production support for polished, story-driven New York City visual content.

Aerial Photography

Create high-impact aerial stills and video for broadcast, branded, documentary, sports, and digital projects, with a production team focused on purposeful framing and compelling city-scale visuals.

Location Scouting

Identify practical locations and plan aerial coverage around access, visual objectives, production needs, and the distinct logistical realities of New York City shoots.

Production Management

Coordinate crews, schedules, equipment, and production details so aerial work integrates smoothly with your larger shoot, from initial planning through final delivery.

Elevated Production Support

Aerial Visuals Built Around Your Story

hsc.tv brings aerial photography into a complete creative workflow, helping clients move from a visual idea to polished final assets. Our New York City studio team can pair drone capture with location services, production management, editing, color correction, graphics, and sound. For skyline, waterfront, sports, branded, or documentary work, we plan every shot around the story, the setting, and responsible operational requirements.

Production team preparing a drone camera shoot
Proven Creative Partners

Success Stories

See why leading networks, brands, and storytellers trust hsc.tv for demanding productions.

"One of the best group of production professionals I have worked with in my 25 years."

Jay Jalbert
Jay Jalbert

"HSC is the greatest production group I've ever worked with. They're hard working, ego-free and insanely talented. They're to perfect production partner one would want. Beyond highly recommend."

Johnny Sweet (Only Child Productions)
Johnny Sweet (Only Child Productions)
The hsc.tv Difference

Why Choose hsc.tv?

A single experienced partner for aerial production and finished visual storytelling.

End-to-End

From concepts through final color and audio, integrated teams reduce production handoffs.

Award Recognition

Emmy-winning capabilities support work created for demanding broadcast and commercial audiences.

NYC Facility

Our Astoria studio and post-production facility supports practical coordination for New York City productions.

Industry Experience

Experience with networks, streamers, sports organizations, and global brands informs every production.

Meet the hsc.tv Team

Creative production specialists supporting projects from concept to delivery.

Portrait of Bryan "Twz" Brousseau, Director / Director of Photography

Bryan "Twz" Brousseau

Director / Director of Photography

Bryan "Twz" Brousseau is the Director, Director of Photography, and owner of hsc.tv, a full-service production company founded in 1996 and based in New York, with teams in Atlanta and London. The company serves networks and brands including ESPN, ABC, CNBC, A&E, Coca-Cola, Kraft, and New Balance. Bryan is a multiple Sports Emmy Award-winning cinematographer and a three-time Murrow Award winner. His recent work includes ESPN's Clutch: The NBA Playoffs (2024, director of photography for all eight episodes), Full Court Press (2024–2025), and Everything But the Chip: The 2001 76ers, as well as Grand Slam tennis and the Masters for ESPN. He also served as director of photography and producer on the feature documentary Last Call: The Shutdown of NYC Bars. Credits: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2225355/ (Bryan Twz Brousseau).

Portrait of Lacee Baisch, Production Manager / Line Producer

Lacee Baisch

Production Manager / Line Producer

Lacee Baisch is hsc.tv's Production Manager and the operational backbone of its productions. She runs shoots end to end, managing budgets, crew booking, call sheets, travel, and day-to-day client coordination for network and brand clients including ESPN, A&E/History Channel, and PepsiCo. Her recent work includes the A&E/History Channel Declaration of Independence production at the New York State Archives, ESPN field shoots in Boston and Tampa, and the PepsiCo Advertising Hall of Achievement film currently in production.

Portrait of Pier de Sanctis, Head of Post Production

Pier de Sanctis

Head of Post Production

Pier de Sanctis is a multi-Emmy Award-winning editor and the head of post-production at hsc.tv. Over more than 30 years in the field, Pier has specialized in motion graphics, editing, and creative direction, building show packages for HISTORY, CNBC, ESPN, CBS, and ABC. Pier has served as lead editor on long-form documentaries including Showtime's Quiet Storm: The Ron Artest Story, ESPN's On & Coppin, Last Call: The Shutdown of NYC Bars, and All in My Power, along with numerous broadcast features for CBS, ESPN, and NFL Network. Pier also leads hsc.tv's post-production team on fast-turnaround, on-site work for live events and brand activations, including the US Open, Bonnaroo, ESPN's NCAA tournament coverage, the Coca-Cola Olympic Torch Relay, Coca-Cola E206, Nabisco Triscuit Home Farming, and the Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Light Show.

Portrait of Rosie Nakamura, Head of Editorial & Colorist

Rosie Nakamura

Head of Editorial & Colorist

Rosie Nakamura is a two-time Emmy-winning editor and colorist with 25 years of experience shaping stories across every format. As Head of Editorial at hsc.tv, a full-service production company in New York, she leads the team's creative post-production work. Her credits span network television, feature-length documentaries and narrative films, shorts, web series, music videos, and promos. She has worked with ABC, NBC, CBS, HISTORY, ESPN, Lifetime, Sony, and Coca-Cola. In 2018, she won Best Editing at the Worldwide Women's Film Festival for the short film Lovers. A filmmaker in her own right, Rosie directed her first feature documentary, The Trick to Escape a Straitjacket, which has screened at festivals across the country. She is a graduate of the Denison University film program.

Portrait of Autumn Nakamura Neal, Head of Motion Design

Autumn Nakamura Neal

Head of Motion Design

Autumn Nakamura Neal is a two-time Emmy Award winner who has been working as an animator and designer at hsc.tv since 2007. Currently serving as Head of Motion Design, her work spans documentaries, docuseries, network promos, and sports programming, with projects for Skydance Sports, ESPN, CBS, Netflix, Hulu, and more. Her recent work includes animation and design for the Apple TV+ docuseries The Dynasty: UConn Huskies and the ESPN original docuseries Where It Lies.

Portrait of Daron Nealis, Head of Visual Design

Daron Nealis

Head of Visual Design

Daron Nealis is hsc's Head of Visual Design. She has been with the company since 2013 and has collaborated on a diverse collection of projects for Skydance, Netflix, ESPN, Hulu, A&E, as well as nonprofits, startups, and independent films. She recently worked on the documentary feature Born Melo, which premiered at Tribeca, as well as the Netflix Olympic Basketball series Court of Gold. She is proud to have worked on two Emmy-winning projects, but not as proud as her mom.

Portrait of Joe Anton, Post-Production Manager

Joe Anton

Post-Production Manager

Joe Anton is an Emmy Award-winning post-production manager and video editor who has served as hsc's post manager since 2018. Her professional experience in film and video spans feature films, unscripted television, promos and marketing, digital media, and more. She has worked with notable clients including ABC, CBS, ESPN, Showtime, Netflix, Hulu, Google, Amazon, and Skydance, among others. She received an Emmy Award for her work on Prime Video's Election Night Live With Brian Williams, as well as an Edward R. Murrow Award for her work on the Bleacher Report docuseries B/REAL.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you use a drone in New York City?

Drone use in New York City is regulated and requires careful planning. Operators must follow applicable FAA rules, including registration and remote pilot requirements when operating commercially, while also complying with New York City rules governing takeoff and landing locations. Airspace, event restrictions, property access, and site conditions can also affect a proposed shoot. Planning should begin well before production day.

Where can I find drone services in New York City?

Where can I legally fly my drone in NYC?

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Can aerial footage be edited with my existing video?

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Do you provide services beyond aerial photography?

Questions About Your Aerial Production?

Talk with our team about your creative goals and production needs.

Areas We Serve

Production support for New York City and additional domestic and international markets.

New York City

Primary Market

Mon–Fri, 9AM–6PM

Studio Hours

Global Teams

Production Reach

Need Production Support In Your Area?

Discuss your location, timeline, and aerial production requirements with us.

Recognized Creative Work

Awards and Recognition

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News Emmy Award

2025 winner for outstanding news title sequence

BAFTA Best Documentary recognition logo

BAFTA Best Documentary

2025 winning documentary production recognition

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Sports Emmy Nomination

Recognized for documentary series storytelling

Bring Your Story Above The Ordinary

Tell us about your aerial photography goals, production schedule, and final deliverables. Our team will help map the next practical creative steps.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 718-626-6226.