360° AERIAL DRONE PRODUCTION

The shot no standard drone can deliver. Built for fulldome, planetariums and giant screens.

12K Aerial 360° Cinematography —
Custom-Built for Immersive Cinema

We build what does not exist on the market. Avocado360 designs and builds custom FPV drone rigs and multi-camera systems for high-resolution 360° aerial production. Our FPV drone delivers a minimum of 12K at 60fps — the resolution required for fulldome projection, giant LED screens, Cosm venues, Flying Theaters and next-generation VR headsets including Apple Vision Pro and Galaxy XR.

We have been producing aerial 360° footage since 2012. Our work has screened at the Verkehrshaus Planetarium Lucerne, FULLDOME UK, Dome Fest West, Fulldome Brno and FULLDOME APLF. Clients include Swiss Tourism, Red Bull, AXPO, ETH Zürich and KKL Luzern.

Systems You Cannot Buy

Our FPV drone weighs just 1.5 kg. Maximum speed 100 km/h. Flight time approximately 6 minutes. BAZL-certified. We can fly where competitors are not permitted to operate. These systems do not exist commercially. We build them because we have to.

Full Production Pipeline

Stitching, editing, colour grading and VFX — all in-house. For complex productions such as our AXPO energy films we integrate VFX to explain processes that cannot be filmed directly. Ambisonic spatial audio included as standard for all dome and VR deliveries.

Tested on Apple Vision Pro & Galaxy XR

Our 360° content has been tested and verified on Apple Vision Pro and Galaxy XR. The difference that 60fps makes in immersive VR is significant. Content feels natural, fluid and genuinely spatial. This is why we shoot at 60fps as standard.

What We Produce Aerial 360° Footage For

Fulldome Films & Planetariums
Our aerial footage has screened at Verkehrshaus Planetarium Lucerne, FULLDOME UK, Dome Fest West, Fulldome Brno and FULLDOME APLF. Experience Switzerland and Planet Red Bull — both produced with our custom aerial systems. We understand dome geometry, fisheye projection and large-format resolution requirements.
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Flying Theaters & Giant LED Screens
Cosm venues, Flying Theaters and giant curved LED installations demand the highest possible resolution. Our lightweight custom drone delivers footage that holds up on the largest immersive displays in the world — without the weight restrictions and permit complications of heavier systems.
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Helicopter Aerial 360°
For longer flight paths, higher altitude or city overflights we deploy helicopter with our 360° camera systems. We filmed the Aletsch Glacier in 360° from a helicopter — one of the largest glaciers in the Alps. We also produced 360° helicopter overflights of Zurich and Geneva.
Energy & Infrastructure
Aerial 360° for Swiss energy company AXPO. Flying over large-scale energy infrastructure in full 360°. VFX integrated to explain complex technical processes. Delivered for VR headsets and exhibition use.
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Documentary & Nature Film
Our 1.5 kg drone operates in sensitive natural environments — glacier zones, protected nature reserves, mountain terrain — where heavier systems are prohibited. The viewer is placed inside the landscape. Not just above it.
Commercial & Corporate VR Film
Aerial 360° footage for trade fairs, product launches and corporate communications — delivered for VR headsets, web and exhibition. One flight. Every format.
More about 360° VR Film Production →

The Camera Systems We Use

FPV DRONE
Custom FPV Drone — 1.5 kg — 12K at 60fps
Custom-engineered and built in-house. Weight: 1.5 kg. Maximum speed: approximately 100 km/h. Flight time: approximately 6 minutes. Multi-camera array using DJI Action Cams delivering minimum 12K at 60fps. BAZL-certified. Insured and authorised for international productions. The low weight means we are permitted to fly in locations and airspace categories inaccessible to heavier systems.
GROUND SETUP
Nikon Z8 Multi-Camera Array
For ground-level shots we use custom rigs built around multiple Nikon Z8 cameras, each shooting 8K at 60fps. The combined resolution exceeds anything a single 360° camera delivers. Used for tight interiors, industrial environments and large-format architectural captures.
PANORAMIC HEAD
Roundshot VR Drive — Zero Parallax
The world's leading automated panoramic head. Zero parallax means we can film in the smallest rooms and most confined spaces — industrial facilities, energy infrastructure interiors, tight architectural environments — without stitching errors. No other system delivers this precision in restricted environments.
GROUND VEHICLE
Custom RC Ground Vehicle
Custom-built RC ground vehicles for 360° filming at ground level. Used on Planet Red Bull and World of Red Bull fulldome productions to capture low-level perspectives that no drone or handheld system could achieve.
HELICOPTER
Helicopter Aerial 360°
For productions requiring longer flight paths, higher altitudes or city overflights we deploy helicopter with our 360° camera systems. Used for the Aletsch Glacier film and 360° overflights of Zurich and Geneva.
POST PRODUCTION
Stitching, Editing, VFX & Ambisonics
Full in-house post-production. Stitching, stabilisation, colour grading, VFX and final mastering for dome, VR and web delivery. Ambisonic spatial audio mixed and delivered as standard for all dome and VR projects. All formats: fulldome, VR headset, exhibition, web.

Productions

01 — Fulldome Feature Film
Experience Switzerland
Fulldome feature film produced with custom aerial systems. Screened at Verkehrshaus Planetarium Lucerne, FULLDOME UK and Dome Fest West. 50 minutes of aerial 360° footage — Matterhorn, Aletsch Glacier, Lake Geneva.
02 — Fulldome / Planetarium
Planet Red Bull
First fulldome film produced for Red Bull — for planetarium projection. Custom FPV drones and ground vehicles captured action sports in 360°. Premiered at Planetarium Lucerne. Now distributed internationally.
03 — Energy & Infrastructure
AXPO Energy Infrastructure
Aerial 360° for Swiss energy company AXPO. VFX integrated to explain complex technical processes. Delivered for VR headsets and exhibition use. One production. Multiple deployment channels. Years of use.
04 — Helicopter 360°
Aletsch Glacier
360° aerial footage of the largest glacier in the Alps — filmed from helicopter. Part of a documentary environmental production. Demonstrates what helicopter 360° delivers that drone alone cannot reach.
“If you’re looking for a 360° VR experience that actually works, you’ve come to the right place. Avocado360 has produced several 360° videos for our Lenzerheide vacation region.” LENZERHEIDE MARKETING UND SUPPORT AG

Why Productions Choose Avocado360

We build what does not exist
The systems required for 12K 60fps FPV aerial 360° are not available commercially. We engineered them ourselves. This is not a service most companies can offer — because most companies cannot build the equipment.
1.5 kg — fly where others cannot
Weight determines where you are permitted to fly. Our 1.5 kg drone qualifies for airspace categories closed to heavier systems — nature reserves, sensitive mountain terrain, restricted urban areas. BAZL-certified. Insured. Authorised for international productions.
Festival-proven — award-winning
FULLDOME UK. Dome Fest West. Fulldome Brno. FULLDOME APLF. Henri Nannen Preis 2018. Deutscher Reporterpreis. Recognised internationally for technical quality and storytelling since 2012.
Complete pipeline — one team
Concept, pre-production, flight, stitching, VFX, Ambisonic audio and final mastering — all in-house. Based near Lucerne, Switzerland. Operating worldwide. All permits and airspace authorisations handled by us.

Frequently Asked Questions

What resolution do your aerial 360° systems deliver?

Our custom FPV drone delivers a minimum of 12K at 60fps. Ground-based rigs using multiple Nikon Z8 cameras deliver equivalent resolution from static positions. Both systems exceed the requirements for fulldome projection, giant LED screens and next-generation VR headsets including Apple Vision Pro.

Why does the 1.5 kg drone weight matter for permits?

Weight determines which airspace categories and locations a drone is permitted to fly in. Our 1.5 kg FPV drone qualifies for categories that are closed to heavier professional systems. This means we can operate in nature reserves, sensitive mountain terrain and restricted urban areas where competitors cannot get authorisation.

Can your footage be used for fulldome projection?

Yes. Our aerial footage has been used in fulldome productions screened at the Verkehrshaus Planetarium Lucerne and at major international festivals including FULLDOME UK and Dome Fest West. We understand the technical requirements of dome projection and deliver footage accordingly.

Do you handle flight permits and airspace authorisation?

Yes. Our pilot holds Swiss BAZL certification. We handle all permits and airspace authorisations — in Switzerland and internationally. For productions in France, Germany and other European countries we manage the local regulatory requirements. You do not need to handle any of this.

How does the post-production pipeline work?

We handle all post-production in-house — stitching, stabilisation, colour grading, VFX where required and final mastering. Content is delivered in all required formats: fulldome, VR headset, web and exhibition. Ambisonic spatial audio is mixed and delivered as standard for dome and VR projects.

Can you integrate VFX into the aerial footage?

Yes. Our AXPO energy production is a clear example. Where physical filming cannot show a process or system, we integrate VFX in post-production. The result is a seamless blend of real aerial footage and explanatory visual effects — all delivered in the required fulldome or VR format.

Is stock footage available?

Yes. We hold a library of 360° aerial footage from productions across Switzerland and beyond. Contact us with your requirements and we will advise on what is available for licensing.

Related Services

Aerial 360° production is one part of what we offer. If you need a complete fulldome film, a tourism Flying Over experience or a VR production for trade fairs or onboarding, we can help with those too.

Fulldome Film Production
Complete fulldome productions for planetariums, dome theatres and giant screens — aerial footage integrated from concept to final delivery.
More about Fulldome Film Production →
Flying Over — Tourism Experiences
Aerial 360° experiences for tourism destinations, mountain resorts and regional marketing campaigns.
More about Flying Over →
360° Video for Industry & Manufacturing
Aerial 360° of industrial facilities and energy infrastructure combined with ground-based production in one workflow.
More about 360° Video for Industry →
VR Recruiting & Onboarding Video
Aerial 360° of your facility and grounds combined with interior production for a complete onboarding experience.
More about VR Recruiting & Onboarding →

Ready to Shoot from the Air?

Tell us about your project. We will assess the technical requirements, recommend the right system — drone, helicopter or both — and give you a clear picture of what is possible and what it costs.

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