Trusted by Energy and Industrial Organizations of All Sizes
Houston Drone Video Production is a Houston video production company with experience working around the real operational constraints of active facilities, drilling sites and energy operations.
Our video team brings specialized industrial experience to facilities from the Gulf Coast to the Permian Basin, filming complex infrastructure and projects including:
Experience in Complex Houston Energy Facilities
Upstream & Drilling Operations
Schlumberger Drill Rig Project in Galveston
Video and editing of advanced drilling technologies on-site, while working around active crews and ongoing operations.
Downstream Petrochemical
CPChem Refinery Expansion in Pasadena
Documented large-scale downstream infrastructure upgrades during high-activity refinery turnaround windows.
Midstream & Marine Logistics
LBC Tank Terminal Channel Expansion in League City
Provided drone and long-term timelapse coverage for a midstream terminal expansion along the Houston Ship Channel.
Video Production for Complex Energy Operations
We provide Houston video production for facility operations, technical demonstrations, leadership interviews and graphics used in marketing, training, recruiting and stakeholder communications.
Oil and Gas Drone Video and Aerial Photography
We show the scale, layout, and operation of complex energy facilities Our FAA Part 107-certified drone pilots create aerial video and high-resolution photography for company overviews, project documentation, stakeholder updates, proposals, presentations and marketing campaigns.
Refinery, Plant, Facility, and Process Overview Videos
Show how the facility works, not just what it looks like We combine interviews, ground-level footage, process demonstrations, drone video and graphics to explain facilities, operations and technical capabilities for customers, employees, investors and internal teams.
Executive Interviews and Internal Communications
Natural executive interviews, whether conversational or teleprompter-led People don't buy what you do, they trust what others say about you. We help executives, subject-matter experts and clients sound natural on camera, whether the interview is conversational, lightly guided or delivered from a teleprompter.
Safety, Orientation and Training Videos
Bring a film crew on-site that respects safety culture, HSE, and proper PPE. Energy facilities often require strict access, PPE and safety procedures. Our crew is accustomed to working around active operations, including refineries, processing facilities and offshore rigs.
Conferences, Trade Shows, and Presentation Videos
We film and edit to convert a single event into months of reusable content We capture high-quality video and audio from keynotes, trade shows, presentations and live events, then turn the footage into full sessions, recaps and shorter clips for future marketing or internal communications.
Houston Oil and Gas Video Production Pricing
Standalone indoor FPV drone fly-through projects typically range from $1,500 to $3,000.
Full-service oil & gas video productions generally range from $2,000 to $5,000, which typically include a 3-5 minute edited video, and uploaded raw footage files.
Final pricing depends on crew size, locations, production time, editing requirements and project complexity. Please contact us to discuss specific project logistics.
Oil and gas productions require good planning and a clear understanding of the site's access, safety and operating requirements.
Some clients need strategic guidance and a completed edit. Others just need a dependable Houston-based crew who will show up on time, film to match the brand style, and upload raw footage. We support both models.
Process Built Around Safety, Access and Accuracy
Pre-Production Planning
Production Film Day
Post-Production Editing
Before we arrive on the jobsite, we align on the end goal of the video, the location, schedule, and who needs to be on camera to ensure we maximize the time we are on-site.
Filming on an oil & gas site is different than in a studio. We plan around access, noise, weather, PPE, and safety so we can capture what is needed without slowing things down.
After we complete filming, we organize the footage, build the edits, and quickly deliver the final assets. This may include an overview video, shorter cutdowns, social edits, or uploading the footage.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oil & Gas Video Production
How much does a 3–5 minute oil and gas video cost in Houston?
Most single-session, full-service Houston oil and gas video production projects range from $2,000 to $5,000. This generally includes one scheduled filming session, one primary edited video and uploaded raw footage. Rates can vary for longer-term projects, timelapses, number of edited deliverables, multiple cameras, lighting, audio, teleprompters, or other specialized equipment.
Let's set up a call to get a more accurate estimate of the job.
How much does an FPV drone fly-through cost at an oil and gas facility?
Standalone FPV drone fly-through projects typically range from $1,500 to $3,000.
Drone flights are possible at many energy locations, but approval is never assumed. Before flying, we evaluate FAA airspace requirements, site permission, weather, nearby people, cranes, equipment and active operations.
Can your crew work inside an operating industrial facility?
Yes, when the facility approves the production plan and all necessary access requirements can be met. Before filming, we confirm PPE, orientations, escorts, approved locations, equipment restrictions and operational hazards.
Can you film interviews and ground footage in addition to drone video?
Yes. We provide full-service oil & gas video production in addition to aerial coverage.
A project can include interviews with executives, superintendents, employees, trade partners, clients or end users, along with ground-level footage of crews, equipment, processes and completed work.
We can also provide professional lighting, audio, teleprompters, multi-camera setups, editing, motion graphics, captions and shorter versions for presentations or social media.
Let's set up a call to get an accurate estimate of your project.
Can you film site visitor orientation safety videos (life-saving rules, etc.)?
Yes. We have produced visitor, contractor and employee orientation videos covering topics such as reverse parking, badging and escorts, life-saving rules, site procedures and evacuation protocols. These projects typically require more pre-production because scripts and procedures need to be reviewed with facility and safety teams before filming.
Let's set up a call to get an accurate estimate of your project.
Do you provide oil and gas video production outside Houston?
Yes. Houston is our primary market, but our clients have facilities and customers throughout Texas and nationally. This works well for companies that want consistent video coverage across multiple jobsites or locations, and who do not want to vet vendors in every location for each project.
Travel time, transportation, lodging and any location-specific production requirements are identified and included in the project estimate before scheduling.
How quickly can an oil and gas video be delivered?
The delivery schedule depends on the length of the video, number of deliverables, amount of footage, graphics required and client review process.
Typical turnaround time can be 2-4 weeks, with phases for rough draft reviews, b-roll/animation review, and internal/external stakeholder review. We have also done many projects with 24-hour turnaround. We are here to get you the content you need when you need it.