SUPERGIRL
Director: Craig Gillespie, Cinematographer: Rob Hardy ASC BSC
FPV Pilot: Luke Bannister , Aerial DP: Phil Arntz, 1st AC: Luke Selway
A major DCU production shot on IMAX cameras at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, with location work in Scotland and Iceland — the second film in James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe.
The aerial work required a mix of systems tailored to very different environments. Luke Bannister flew cinematic FPV with propeller guards for exterior sequences, switching to the fully ducted Pizza drone for interior set work around cast and stunt performers on wires — where proximity to people demands the highest level of safety. The Inspire 3 provided additional coverage where precision repeatability was required.
"The Hybrid FPV drone flown by pilot Luke Bannister unlocks a huge amount of creative possibilities. It can be used as far more than just a traditional drone platform — it seamlessly blends movement through three-dimensional space across every axis of motion. It can achieve traditional aerial work, shots you'd normally associate with tracking vehicles, crane moves, and dynamic close proximity action all within the same toolset."
— Phil Arntz, Aerial DP
Equipment Used
Cinema FPV
Hybrid FPV platforms built for precision control. Used for speed and accuracy, enabling the camera to capture extraordinary shots.
DJI Inspire 3
DJI Inspire 3 — full frame 8K sensor with wide dynamic range, delivering the resolution and colour fidelity required for VFX plate work and large format theatrical release. Full range of DL mount prime lenses from 24mm to 90mm.
This platform is ideal for work in congested areas under our Operations Safety Case from the CAA.