Drone Photography and Filming in Atlanta, Across the U.S. and Japan
Commercial, corporate, and production aerial photography and cinematography nationwide.
Based in Atlanta and Tokyo, HIRO EDWARD SATO provides professional drone photography and filming across the United States and Japan. As an FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot and professional photographer, Hiro provides aerial photography and cinematography for corporate productions, advertising, television, documentaries, promotional films, and commercial projects.
Drone photography and filming can be combined with ground photography and video production, providing consistent aerial and ground coverage for the same project. For productions in the U.S., Hiro can also provide location support, production coordination, local crew and equipment arrangements, and bilingual support in Japanese and English.
FAA Part 107 and Drone Certifications
DJI UAS Specialist
Japan MLIT Nationwide Flight Authorization
Atlanta, GA / Houston, TX / Cincinnati, OH / Los Angeles, CA / etc.
Drone Filming Across the United States
Hiro has provided drone filming and aerial cinematography for productions in Atlanta and throughout Georgia, as well as projects in Texas, Ohio, California, Hawaii, Arizona, and other locations across the United States.
Available for assignments in Atlanta and across the Southeast, as well as nationwide U.S. productions requiring FAA Part 107 certified drone filming, aerial photography, and cinematography.
Corporate, Television and Commercial Drone Work
Drone work includes corporate films, television productions, documentaries, advertising, promotional films, industrial locations, facilities, transportation, and location establishing shots.
Aerial filming can be integrated with ground cinematography and photography, allowing clients to work with one production team for both aerial and ground coverage.
Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc. | Recruitment Film
Directed • Shot • Drone Cinematography (Cincinnati, OH)
Drone cinematography for a corporate recruitment film shot in Cincinnati, Ohio. Aerial footage captured the Cincinnati cityscape and surrounding areas, establishing the location and providing a broader view of the city for the company film.
KUBOTA Corporation | R&D Film
Drone Cinematography • Production Coordination • On-Site Interpretation (Gainesville, GA)
Drone cinematography for a Kubota research and development project in Atlanta, Georgia, documenting the testing and development of new machinery. Aerial footage provided a wider perspective of the equipment in operation and the surrounding test environment.
Toyo Tires | Discovery Channel
Drone Cinematography (White, GA)
Drone cinematography for a Discovery Channel production filmed at the Toyo Tires manufacturing facility in White, Georgia. Aerial drone footage captured the scale of the factory and provided a wider view of the industrial facility and manufacturing environment.
i-PRO Co., Ltd. | R&D Film
Directed • Shot (Houston, TX • Fukuoka) • Edited
Filmed in Houston, Texas, and Fukuoka, Japan, this corporate R&D film included both ground cinematography and drone filming. In Fukuoka, we used indoor drone filming inside the company facility to capture the workspace's scale and provide dynamic aerial perspectives within the building.
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The Story of Sano Shipyard | DOCUMENTARY
Produced • Directed • Shot • Drone Cinematography (Tokyo & Chiba) • Edited
Extensive drone cinematography for a documentary filmed in Tokyo and Chiba, Japan, following Sano Shipyard and ten generations of traditional Japanese wooden boatbuilding. Aerial footage captured the shipyard, boats, waterfront, and surrounding landscapes, providing a broader perspective on the environment where this centuries old craft continues today.
FENCE OF DEFENSE | LOVE, BELIEVE, AGAIN
Shot • Drone Cinematography (Los Angeles, CA)
Cinematography and drone filming for a music video shot in Los Angeles and across Southern California. Aerial footage captured California’s coastline and desert landscapes, bringing a cinematic sense of scale to the music video.
Delra Harris | Nothing Out There 4 Me
Drone Cinematography (Atlanta, GA • Arizona)
Drone cinematography for a music video filmed in Atlanta, Georgia, and the Arizona desert. Aerial footage captured Atlanta's green landscapes and trees alongside Arizona's open desert scenery, creating contrasting natural environments for the music video.
Drone Photography and Filming Inquiries
Based in Atlanta, Hiro Sato provides FAA Part 107 certified drone photography and filming across the United States. Contact us to discuss aerial photography, drone filming, or combined ground and aerial coverage for your project.