Commercial Video & Brand Films
Cinematic aerial production for brands, agencies, tourism boards and broadcast — scripted, scouted, and color-graded to broadcast spec.
FAA Part 107 · Serving Michigan
Rooted in Detroit.
Flying Statewide.
Cinematic aerial photo & video production — backed by 10+ years flying professionally and a broadcast TV background.
FAA Part 107 · Serving Michigan
- 10+ Years Flying
- FAA Part 107 Certified
- Fully Licensed & Insured
- Latest Cinema Drones
- Fast Turnaround
- Available Statewide in Michigan
Services
Aerial cinematography, first and foremost.
Motor City Drone is built around cinematic aerial photo and video. Need something more technical? We bring in the right specialist for the job.
Real Estate & Architecture
Luxury listings, developments and architectural reveals shot with sweeping cinematic moves that sell the space.
Social & Content Reels
Short-form vertical and horizontal content built for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube — fast turnaround, scroll-stopping motion.
Events & Live Productions
Festivals, weddings, sports, concerts and city activations captured from angles a ground camera will never reach.
Construction Progress
Monthly timelapse and progress documentation for developers, GCs and architects.
Also Available
Commercial & technical work, supported by trusted specialists.
Inspections, Thermal & Mapping
Roof, solar and industrial inspections, thermal scans, orthomosaic mapping and survey support — delivered through our network of certified specialist pilots brought on per project.
2026 Demo Reel
See the work in motion.
A curated showcase of recent aerial cinematography, real estate, and commercial projects across Michigan.
Owner / Operator
Brian Puninske · Motor City Drone
About
A decade in the air. Years behind the broadcast lens.
Motor City Drone is operated by an FAA-certified drone pilot with over 10 years of professional flight experience, backed by a career as a television photographer and editor in broadcast media.
Every project is built on the same principles that drive newsroom and commercial production: safety, storytelling, and technical precision — delivered with the polish clients expect from broadcast-grade work.
Proudly serving Metro Detroit and beyond.
FAA Certified
10+ Yrs Flying
Fast Turnaround
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