Drone filming in Egypt
Aerial filming in Egypt is possible, but it needs its own approvals and the longest lead time of any permit. We plan it with you from the first call so the shot is still there when the shoot starts.
The rules in short
Drones are tightly controlled in Egypt. Bringing a drone into the country, and flying it, both need prior approval; the Ministry of Defence and the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority oversee aerial activity. A drone that arrives without approval is held at the airport.
For a production, the aerial request goes in with your main filming permit through the Egypt Film Commission, with the drone model, operator, locations, dates and flight plan.
Lead time
Aerial approvals take longer than ground permits, and sensitive areas such as heritage sites, military zones and airports have extra limits. Tell us about every aerial shot in the first brief, with the exact location, so we can say early what is realistic.
Options when a drone is not the answer
If a location or a timeline rules out a drone, we look at the alternatives with your DOP: cranes and towers, vehicle rigs, high vantage points, or helicopter work where it can be approved. The goal is the same image, legally and on schedule.
Shot in Egypt by Filmedia
From first email to wrap.
- 01You send
The brief
Script or treatment, dates, the look you want and crew size. We reply within 24 hours with location ideas and a first budget range.
- 02We scout
Recce & budget
Photo and video recce of the shortlist, then we lock schedule and budget with you, line by line.
- 03We clear
Permits & customs
We file the filming permits, often about a week once prep and first approvals are in, clear your equipment through customs and hire crew and fixers.
- 04We shoot
Shoot & wrap
Daily reports to your office during the shoot. After wrap we close permits, returns and paperwork.
Have dates and a script? Send them today. We reply within 24 hours.
Send your brief ↗FAQ
Can I bring my own drone to Egypt?+
Only with prior approval. Drones brought in without it are held at the airport. Add the drone to your permit request from the start.
Who approves drone filming in Egypt?+
Aerial filming involves the Ministry of Defence and the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority. For productions, we submit it with the filming permit through the Egypt Film Commission.
Can we fly a drone at the pyramids?+
Heritage sites carry extra restrictions. Send us the exact shot and we will tell you early whether it is realistic or which alternative gets you closest.
Shoot something like this in Egypt.
We reply within 24 hours. Permits are often ready in about a week once prep and first approvals are in.