Certified Drone Pilot Lyon — Aerial Photography & Video for Industry and Business

DGAC-certified remote pilot (CATS/STS-01) based in Lyon, I support companies across the Lyon area with aerial photography for industrial sites, construction site monitoring, and facility inspections. Specialising in Lyon's industrial zones (Gerland, Part-Dieu, Villeurbanne), I deliver high-resolution aerial photo and video content to showcase your infrastructure and document your projects.

Aerial photo & video specialist for Lyon's industrial zones

Lyon, economic capital of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, is home to a diverse range of industrial sectors: chemicals (Gerland), metallurgy and mechanical engineering (East Lyon), and advanced technologies (Part-Dieu). As a drone pilot specialising in industrial aerial photography and video across Lyon, I operate across all business zones in the metropolitan area.

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Gerland
Chemicals & Biotechnology

Lyon 7th — Lyon's historic chemicals hub. Aerial photo and video of chemical installations, biotech project monitoring, industrial site documentation.

Part-Dieu Business District

Lyon 3rd — A major European tertiary hub. Corporate aerial photo and video, office towers, complex urban construction site monitoring.

East Lyon - Metallurgy

Lyon 8th, Villeurbanne — Metallurgical and mechanical industry. Equipment photography and video, production monitoring, industrial reportages.

Confluence
Innovation District

Lyon 2ème - Lyon 2nd — Urban innovation hub. Photo and video documentation of architectural projects, eco-responsible construction monitoring, premium corporate drone work.

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Full drone coverage across Greater Lyon

My certified drone operations cover the entire Lyon metropolitan area, with particular expertise in high-density industrial zones:

districts and communes

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Lyon 3ème - Part-Dieu, tertiaire
Lyon 7ème - Gerland, chimie
Lyon 8ème - Métallurgie, mécanique
Villeurbanne - Tech, recherche

Vénissieux - Zone industrielle Sud-Est
Saint-Priest - Logistique, distribution
Corbas - Plateformes logistiques
Pierre-Bénite - Chimie lourde

Feyzin - Pétrochimie, raffinage
Saint-Fons - Industrie chimique
Neuville-sur-Saône - Pharmacie
Meyzieu - Zone Mi-Plaine

My approach: an integrated vision of your industrial communication

Drawing on deep industrial experience and mastery of multiple photographic disciplines — drone, architecture, reportage — I offer an integrated approach covering all your visual needs: technical drone documentation, architectural enhancement of your buildings, human reportages of your teams, and corporate videos for your communication.

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Specialist drone photo & video services for Lyon industry

Corporate aerial reportage

Premium corporate audiovisual content using unique aerial perspectives. High-end visual communication (photos + videos) for major groups and innovative Lyon SMEs.

Part-Dieu headquarters
Technology campuses
Production facilities

Corporate event aerial coverage

Audiovisual coverage of B2B events: trade shows, industrial openings, corporate forums at Lyon's conference venues.

Centre de Congrès Lyon — Live video
Eurexpo — Stand photo and video
Corporate events — Full production coverage

Construction site monitoring — BTP Lyon

Precise audiovisual documentation of your industrial and commercial construction progress. Geotagged photos, 5.1K video, periodic reports for Lyon project owners.

Major metropolitan projects
Complex industrial construction
Lyon urban renovation schemes

Industrial inspection — aerial photo & video

Visual inspection of chemical, metallurgical, and technological installations. High-resolution photos and detailed video for rooftops, tanks, and elevated equipment.

Chemical sites — Tank inspection video

Metallurgical installations — Diagnostic photography

Logistics infrastructure — Surveillance video

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Certifications and authorisations — Greater Lyon

I hold the CATS remote pilot licence and operate a Class C5 drone (integrated safety systems), authorising me to fly in urban agglomerations under the STS-01 scenario. My services include:

Prefecture authorisation requests (10 working-day lead time)
Specialist professional liability insurance for industrial drone operations

DJI Mavic 3 Pro and DJI Avata 360 — two professional drones for every aerial mission in Lyon

I use two complementary drones depending on the requirements of each assignment.

The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is my primary tool for stable, cinematic aerial work: high-resolution imagery, 5.1K video, STS-01 certified flight in urban and industrial zones, with an integrated Class C5 parachute for operations over populated areas.

The DJI Avata 360 complements this for missions requiring immersive content: 360° virtual tours, dynamic indoor flights, evening events, and high-impact social media content. It operates in the open category, simplifying procedures for eligible missions.

Depending on your project and site constraints, I use one, the other, or both in combination.

DJI Mavic 3 Pro — Advanced specifications

Triple Hasselblad sensor: industrial photos up to 20 megapixels
5.1K ProRes video: broadcast quality for corporate communication
4/3 CMOS sensor: optimised performance in industrial environments
3-axis stabilisation: maximum precision for technical inspections
35-minutes flight time: coverage of extended industrial sites

What is the cylinder on the drone?
That is the parachute, deployed when the drone operates in Class C5 configuration. Mandatory for flights over populated areas, it is coupled with a circuit breaker I can activate directly if needed.

Aerial photos and video for your business reportages in the Rhône

Complement your corporate reportages with aerial photos and video that perfectly contextualise your activity.

Unique perspective: Aerial shots provide a complete panoramic view impossible to achieve from the ground — capturing an entire site, project, or infrastructure within its environment.

Spatial context: Drone footage reveals the relationships between different elements (buildings, infrastructure, production zones) that are difficult to grasp from ground level.

Marketing and communication in Lyon — distinctive aerial content

Aerial perspective for your marketing strategy in the Rhône

Stand out from Lyon's competition with marketing materials enhanced by aerial photos and video. Drone imagery adds a premium dimension to your advertising campaigns, product catalogues, and commercial brochures across the Rhône region.

Aerial perspectives create an immediate visual impact that captures your target audience's attention and strengthens message recall across Lyon and the Rhône Valley.

Professional aerial photos and video — for all your media

Your website gains in appeal with aerial homepage photography
Your client presentations benefit from professional aerial video transitions
Your social media generates greater engagement with original aerial content
Your annual reports and institutional documents stand out with premium Lyon aerial visuals

Indoor drone photography — discover your workshops from a new angle

Indoor photos and video by a DGAC-certified pilot — Lyon and Rhône-Alpes

My drone's Hasselblad sensors and DGAC CATS certification enable safe indoor flights, offering unique aerial perspectives on your production spaces, showrooms, and workshops.

These distinctive viewpoints reveal the organisation of your industrial processes, the modernity of your equipment, and the layout of your workspaces.

Indoor flight video creates an exceptional immersive experience, allowing virtual visitors to explore your Lyon facilities as if they were there in person.

Construction site monitoring — aerial photography in Lyon and the Rhône Valley

Aerial photos and video to document your project progress

Drone photography and video provide precise, regular monitoring of your construction sites. These periodic captures by a DGAC CATS-certified pilot accurately document the evolution of your builds, providing valuable visual data to:

Monitor construction progress with high-resolution aerial photography
Communicate with clients and investors via professional aerial video
Maintain a photographic visual record of each construction phase

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Professional event coverage — aerial photos and video in Lyon

Exceptional aerial perspectives for your Rhône-Alpes events

Make your professional event stand out in Lyon with aerial shots that capture the full scale of your seminars, forums, and gatherings.

I will produce unique aerial photos and video of your corporate events — showing attendance, spatial organisation, and overall atmosphere.

These aerial images add considerable value to your event reporting and post-event communication.

Why choose a versatile industrial specialist photographer in Lyon?

My cross-disciplinary expertise in drone photography, architecture, and reportage — combined with deep industrial knowledge — guarantees a complete understanding of your visual communication needs:

Deep industrial experience: Knowledge of Lyon's sector-specific constraints (chemicals, metallurgy, tech)
Technical versatility: Drone + architectural photography + reportage + corporate video
Extended metropolitan coverage: Operations across all Lyon Métropole industrial sites
360° communication vision: Integrated photo-video solutions for all your media
Regulatory expertise: SEVESO zones, sensitive sites, industry-specific constraints
Industrial responsiveness: Rapid deployment for technical emergencies (inspections, incidents)

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FAQ Frequently asked questions — Professional drone in Lyon

Are you authorised to fly a drone over Lyon city?

Yes. I hold the DGAC STS-01 certification and CATS qualification, authorising operations in the specific category over urban agglomerations and industrial zones. This level of certification is more demanding than a basic open-category authorisation — but it streamlines administrative procedures and guarantees an enhanced level of safety. My DJI Mavic 3 Pro is equipped with a CATS-approved Class C5 parachute, mandatory for flights over populated areas.

Can drone footage be captured at night in Lyon?

Yes, but night flights require careful planning. Under the STS-01 specific category, I am authorised to carry out aerial photography at night, including over populated areas or during evening events. Several conditions must be met: prior risk assessment, operational zone security, VLOS conditions maintained, drone lighting, and authority coordination where required. The application lead time is 1 month before the operation — plan your projects accordingly.

What is the drone regulatory framework in France in 2026?

French and European regulations distinguish three flight categories. The open category covers lightweight, low-risk drones and requires no specific procedure under certain weight and zone conditions (see cartes.gouv.fr). The specific category — under which I operate my DJI Mavic 3 Pro via the STS-01 scenario — allows flights over agglomerations, industrial zones, and at night, with enhanced safety requirements. The certified category covers high-risk operations. Every mission I carry out includes all required regulatory filings, handled in full on your behalf.

How much lead time is needed for a professional drone mission in Lyon?

Under 2026 regulations, the authorisation application must be submitted 10 working days before the mission. I manage all administrative procedures: DGAC declaration, prefecture authorisation where required, coordination with airspace managers for sites with specific constraints (airport proximity, SEVESO zones, controlled airspace). In some cases this lead time can extend to 1 month. Contact me as early as possible to plan your project.

What is the difference between the DJI Mavic 3 Pro and the DJI Avata 360?

These are two complementary tools covering different needs. The DJI Mavic 3 Pro Hasselblad is my primary drone for stable, cinematic shots: photos up to 20 megapixels, 5.1K ProRes video, STS-01 specific category flight over agglomerations. The DJI Avata 360 is used in the open category for dynamic, immersive shots — indoor passages, fluid overflights — and produces 360° video ideal for immersive virtual tours of your premises, workshops, or showrooms.

What types of sites can you cover with a drone?

I operate across all professional site types: industrial and petrochemical zones (Gerland, Feyzin, Pierre-Bénite, Saint-Fons), BTP construction sites, logistics sites, tertiary campuses, outdoor and indoor events. Deliverables include high-resolution photos up to 20 megapixels, 5.1K ProRes video, 4K MP4, 9:16 vertical format for social media, immersive 360° video, and subtitles on request. Every mission is subject to a personalised quote.

Need an industrial drone photo & video expert for your Lyon project?

Construction site monitoring, audiovisual inspection of installations, or corporate reportage in the metropolitan area.

07 52 02 26 26 | ✉️ contact@visuels-photos.fr

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