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Bride and guests seen from above during an outdoor wedding ceremony

💍 WEDDINGS & EVENTS · PAU (64) · €400–1,500 PER DAY

Drone weddings & events in Pau

A wedding filmed by drone means the church exit seen from the sky, the reception venue revealed in its green setting, the cocktail hour captured in a wide shot at sunset, the group photo where no one is missing. The drone brings images to a wedding film that even the best ground videographer cannot offer, while remaining discreet: our sub-250 g aircraft are barely audible at 50 m.

We also cover professional and sporting events: opening ceremonies, open-air trade fairs, cycling races, trail runs, regattas, festivals. The service adapts to your day's schedule, in coordination with your other suppliers (photographer, videographer, wedding planner). Photos are delivered within a week and the edited film within three weeks, with an optional social-media teaser within 72 hours.

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Rates

€400–1,500 per 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 Pau.

Common use cases

The local context in Pau

Pau's sky is heavily military: the army light aviation school and the 5th combat helicopter regiment operate from Pau-Uzein and its training areas, while the civil airport shares the same platform north of the city — protocols and helicopter vigilance are the norm. Airborne troops from the neighbouring base add parachute drops in restricted areas.

The Béarn market rests on the Boulevard des Pyrénées and its mountain panorama — a prime aerial subject —, Henri IV's birthplace castle, the oil and geosciences cluster (TotalEnergies at Lacq-Pau), the Pau Grand Prix street circuit with its one-off restrictions, and the pastoral valleys of Ossau and Aspe thirty minutes away.

Applicable regulations

The key rule for events is the ban on overflying gatherings of people, which applies in every category. We therefore operate around the edges of the event: a sub-250 g drone in sub-category A1 to get close to individuals (guests near the drone are briefed and become 'involved persons'), or a class C2 drone in A2 at a 30 m distance. Reception venues in built-up areas or within airport control zones require specific preparation via the Géoportail drone map, sometimes a prefectural declaration. Height capped at 120 m; night flying is prohibited in the open category, so evening shots are taken at dusk, within 30 minutes of sunset.

Frequently asked questions

Can the drone fly over our guests during the cocktail hour?

No, overflying gatherings is prohibited by European regulation. We film from the edges at an angle: the result looks like you are above the party without ever putting anyone at risk.

Is the drone noisy during the ceremony?

We use sub-250 g drones that are practically inaudible beyond 30 m, and we never fly during the exchange of vows: aerial ceremony shots are taken at the arrival and the exit.

What if it rains on the wedding day?

Our drones do not fly in rain. If weather prevents flying, we offer to reschedule the aerial part (a couple session at the venue on another date) or refund the drone portion of the package.

Can this service be flown anywhere in Pau?

Almost: Plateforme de Pau-Uzein (aéroport civil et hélicoptères militaires); Zones d'entraînement de l'ALAT et parachutages militaires; Restrictions ponctuelles lors du Grand Prix de Pau. Depending on the exact location, the pilot picks the right framework (open or specific category) and files the required declarations — included in the quote.

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