🎬 AERIAL VIDEO · CARCASSONNE (11) · €500–1,800 PER HALF-DAY
Drone aerial video in Carcassonne
In Carcassonne, the geometry of streets and squares draws perfect leading lines for the aerial camera: graphic top-down shots, then an opening move towards Cité de Carcassonne (UNESCO) and the Occitanie horizon. The quote reflects the realities on the ground in Carcassonne: site access, the department's airspace context (11) and the expected deliverable — reply within one working day.
Carcassonne holds two UNESCO listings: the medieval Cité with its 52 towers restored by Viollet-le-Duc — Europe's largest fortified ensemble, 2 million visitors a year — and the Canal du Midi crossing the Saint-Louis bastide. Flying over the Cité, a heavily visited national monument, requires specific authorisations (monument administrator, prefecture); Carcassonne airport (LFMK), with regular low-cost traffic, additionally places the west of the town under its CTR. The 14 July fireworks are covered by strict bans. The Aude economy relies on heritage tourism, winegrowing (Cabardès, Malepère, Corbières) and wind power.
Examples of assignments in Carcassonne
- Wine estate films: flights over vine rows, cellars and Occitanie landscapes
- Aerial sequences of Canal du Midi (UNESCO) for documentaries, local authorities and productions
- Event aftermovie: festival, trade show, opening ceremony
- Destination video for a tourist office
Sites and landmarks in Carcassonne
These sites in Carcassonne anchor the flight plans and the framing:
- Cité de Carcassonne (UNESCO)
- Basilique Saint-Nazaire
- Pont Vieux
- Bastide Saint-Louis
- Canal du Midi (UNESCO)
Rates
€500–1,800 per half-day — the range observed on the 2026 French market, including regulatory preparation, flight and delivery. The exact quote depends on the site, the deliverable and the airspace context in Carcassonne.
Flying in Carcassonne: the local framework
The shooting plan in Carcassonne is set around controlled airspace (CTR de l'aéroport de Carcassonne (LFMK)): some camera moves are replanned at lower height or on another axis after coordination with air traffic control.
A drone shoot follows open-category rules in clear areas and moves to the specific category (STS-01, prior declaration) as soon as it flies over a populated zone; productions receive insurance certificates and permits. Full regulations and rates: aerial video across France →
Information checked against the regulations in force as of August 2026 (EU regulations 2019/945 and 2019/947, applicable French decrees).
Frequently asked questions
Aerial video in Carcassonne: what budget should you plan?
Allow €500–1,800 per half-day — the 2026 French market range, including regulatory preparation, flight and delivery. In Carcassonne, coordination with the local airspace is included in the quote and arranged within a few days.
Which aerial shots work best in Carcassonne?
Reveals of Canal du Midi (UNESCO) and wide shots tying the city to its landscape — Occitanie, 46,296 inhabitants seen from above — are the most requested sequences. Scouting sets the axis, time and regulatory framework for each shot.
Do you deliver raw rushes or an edited film?
Both options are available: delivery of gradable 4K Log rushes for your editor, or a turnkey 60–90 second edit with royalty-free music. The quote specifies the chosen option.
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