FPV DRONE FILMING — KARUIZAWA, JAPAN
FPV DRONE VIDEOGRAPHER
KARUIZAWA & NAGANO, JAPAN
English-speaking aerial cinematography with liability insurance for hotels, weddings, tourism & real estate across Nagano and Japan.
WHAT IS FPV?
NOT YOUR ORDINARY DRONE
Traditional drones hover above. FPV drones fly through.
Traditional Drone
- — Bird's-eye view only
- — Slow, hovering movements
- — Cannot fly indoors
- — Limited angles
FPV Drone
- Flies through buildings, rooms, and landscapes
- Cinematic, high-speed movements
- Indoor and outdoor capability
- 360° freedom — any angle, any direction
SERVICES
OUR DRONE FILMING SERVICES IN JAPAN
Hotels & Resorts
Immersive fly-through tours of lobbies, rooms, pools, and gardens. Perfect for booking websites and social media.
Wedding Venues
Capture the beauty of your venue with cinematic FPV footage. From chapel to reception hall in one seamless shot.
Tourism & Destinations
Showcase Nagano's stunning landscapes — Karuizawa, Hakuba, Matsumoto, and beyond. Ideal for DMOs and travel agencies.
Real Estate
Property fly-throughs that let buyers experience the space remotely. Interior to exterior in one continuous take.
Motorsports & Action
High-speed FPV tracking of cars, bikes, and athletes. Circuit filming at Shiraito Speedland and nationwide.
Corporate & CM
Commercial and promotional videos with dynamic aerial perspectives that set your brand apart.
Construction & Surveying
Aerial progress records and completion videos for construction sites — ideal for archives and ceremony screenings.
Pre-Wedding & Proposal in Karuizawa →
Cinematic 4K aerials of your pre-wedding session or proposal, permits handled. From ¥98,000 excl. tax / ¥107,800 incl. tax. Editing and travel quoted separately.
Can tourists fly a drone in Japan? →
Japan's 2026 drone rules for visitors — registration, no-fly zones, permits, and the legal alternative.
WORK
SEE OUR AERIAL FOOTAGE
From circuit racing to weddings and tourism — watch what FPV can capture.
SPHERE DRONE — FPV Aerial Cinematography Reel
Our signature FPV fly-through reel showcasing hotels, venues, and landscapes across Nagano.
Motorsports & Circuit Filming
Tourism & Destination Aerials
FPV Fly-Through — Indoor & Outdoor
FILM & TV PRODUCTIONS
SHOOTING IN JAPAN?
We handle MLIT/DIPS drone flight permits, carry liability insurance, and coordinate aerial units nationwide — with English communication throughout.
- Permit application via DIPS 2.0 — handled on your behalf
- Liability insurance — coverage is subject to policy terms and confirmed for each project
- FPV and cinematic aerials in one crew
- Full English from brief to delivery
- Nationwide coverage — Nagano, Tokyo, and beyond
LOCATION
WHY HIRE A LOCAL FPV DRONE PILOT IN NAGANO
Based in Miyota, Nagano — just 5–10 minutes from Karuizawa. Japan's premier mountain resort destination.
Coverage Area
- Karuizawa & Miyota
Home base — fastest response; travel quoted separately
- Saku & Ueda
Adjacent to home base, fast same/next-day response
- Komoro
Local knowledge, short drive from base
- Hakuba
Ski resorts, mountain scenery, adventure tourism
- Matsumoto
Castle town, cultural sites, Alps gateway
- All of Nagano Prefecture
Full coverage with local knowledge
- Tokyo & Nationwide
Available for travel — film productions welcome
Why Choose a Local Pilot?
- No expensive travel or accommodation fees from Tokyo
- Deep knowledge of local flight regulations and permissions
- Flexible scheduling — same-day availability for Karuizawa
- Familiar with the best angles and locations across Nagano
- Bilingual — English & Japanese communication
PRICING
TRANSPARENT PRICING
Filming and raw footage delivery. Video editing and travel are quoted separately.
BASIC
Filming & raw footage
¥98,000 excl. tax and up
¥107,800 incl. tax and up
- 2-hour filming session
- 4K quality footage
- Raw footage delivery
- Video editing quoted separately
STANDARD
Weddings & Hotels
¥150,000 excl. tax and up
¥165,000 incl. tax and up
- 4-hour filming session
- 4K quality footage
- Full raw footage delivery
- Video editing quoted separately
PREMIUM
Commercial & Production
¥280,000 excl. tax and up
¥308,000 incl. tax and up
- 8 hours to a full-day filming session
- 4K quality footage
- Full raw footage delivery
- DIPS flight permit handling
- Video editing quoted separately
Video editing and travel are quoted separately. Travel is charged at ¥170/km × round-trip distance. Final pricing is confirmed in your free quote.
EQUIPMENT & SAFETY
PROFESSIONAL GEAR & COMPLIANCE
DJI Mavic 3 Pro
Cinematic aerial — 4K/60fps Hasselblad camera, stable wide-area overhead shots.
DJI Avata 2 / Avata 360
FPV — Ultra-wide, immersive 4K & 360° video
5-inch FPV (Cinema / Speed)
High-speed tracking & circuit pursuit
3-inch FPV / Micro Drone
Indoor & tight space fly-through
Liability Insurance
Coverage is subject to policy terms, exclusions and applicable limits. We confirm the scope for each project.
MLIT Flight Permit
Tokyo Bureau Permit No. 4378 — blanket permit via DIPS 2.0 (Japan's official drone flight application system)
JUIDA Certified
Japan UAS Industrial Development Association pilot certification
Third-Class Land Special Radio Operator
Third-Class Land Special Radio Operator License (第三級陸上特殊無線技士)
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do you speak English?
Yes — we work directly with overseas clients in English by email and Instagram DM, from quote to delivery.
Do I need a drone flight permit in Japan? Will you handle it?
We hold a blanket MLIT flight permit (Tokyo Bureau Permit No. 4378) and handle all DIPS 2.0 applications, so you don't file anything yourself.
How much does FPV drone filming in Karuizawa cost?
BASIC (2 hours, 4K filming and raw footage) starts at ¥98,000 excl. tax / ¥107,800 incl. tax; STANDARD (4 hours) at ¥150,000 excl. tax / ¥165,000 incl. tax; PREMIUM (8 hours to a full day) at ¥280,000 excl. tax / ¥308,000 incl. tax. Video editing and travel are quoted separately. Travel is charged at ¥170/km × round-trip distance. First-shoot portfolio campaign: ¥50,000 excl. tax / ¥55,000 incl. tax. Available to first-time filming clients who agree to portfolio publication. Filming scope and publication details are agreed in the quote. Video editing and travel are quoted separately. Travel is charged at ¥170/km × round-trip distance.
What is the turnaround time?
Raw footage in 3–5 business days; edited videos in 1–2 weeks.
What happens if the weather is bad?
For safety we postpone in winds over 10 m/s, rain, or lightning, and reschedule at no extra charge.
Can foreign visitors book a shoot?
Yes — contact us in English; we carry liability insurance and are JUIDA-certified.
Which areas in Japan do you cover?
Based in Miyota (5–10 min from Karuizawa), we cover all of Nagano Prefecture including Saku, Ueda, Komoro, Hakuba, and Matsumoto, plus Tokyo and nationwide for larger productions.
What drone equipment do you use?
We operate DJI Mavic 3 Pro (4K/60fps cinematic aerials), DJI Avata 2 (FPV immersive 4K), 5-inch FPV (high-speed tracking), and 3-inch micro drones (indoor fly-throughs).
PILOT
KENTA MATSUZAWA
Founder & FPV Drone Pilot — SPHERE DRONE
Based in Miyota, Nagano (next to Karuizawa). Specializing in FPV drone cinematography for hotels, wedding venues, tourism, and motorsports. English and Japanese speaker. Passionate about creating footage that lets viewers experience a space as if they were flying through it.
CONTACT
GET IN TOUCH
Free quotes available. We reply in English within 24 hours (JST, UTC+9).
DM us on Instagram
The fastest way to reach us. Send us a message about your project and we'll reply within 24 hours.
@sphere_drone13spheredrone13@gmail.com
Phone (international)
+81 70-8536-6202
English OK — email/DM preferred
Location
Miyota, Nagano, Japan
Languages: English / Japanese