At SATIS Paris 2026, SkyperCam brought together aerial filmmaking expertise, professional camera technology and a new approach to cinematic filming from the air. Presented by FoMaSystems in collaboration with No Gravity Films and Fujifilm, the setup demonstrated how a microlight aircraft equipped with the FoMa Antares stabilized remote head can deliver professional aerial cinematography for film, television, documentaries and live productions.
The project also received special recognition from the SATIS Awards jury, winning the Trophée de l’initiative écologique – Ecoprod among numerous submissions. The award recognizes SkyperCam’s approach to aerial filming and its consideration of more environmentally conscious production methods.
SkyperCam: A Different Approach to Aerial Cinematography
SkyperCam was developed around a simple idea: making professional aerial cinematography more accessible while offering an alternative to conventional helicopter filming. The system combines an Air Création microlight aircraft with the FoMa Antares three-axis stabilized remote head, creating a platform designed for professional cinema and broadcast camera setups.
The project brings together three areas of expertise: No Gravity Films contributes aerial cinematography, production experience and flight operations; Air Création provides the microlight aircraft and aviation expertise; and FoMaSystems contributes professional camera stabilization and integration through FoMa Antares.
The combination allows productions to capture aerial images with professional camera equipment while benefiting from the microlight’s long flight endurance, lower operating costs and reduced noise compared with conventional helicopter filming. SkyperCam is designed for a broad range of applications, including cinematic tracking shots, landscapes, documentaries, commercials, sports and live events.
Its approach is particularly interesting for productions looking for professional aerial imagery while considering the operational and environmental impact of their filming methods.
From Aerial Filmmaking Experience to SkyperCam
The project is closely connected to the experience of Jason Barrault, pilot and co-founder of SkyperCam, and the aerial production company No Gravity Films. Based in Paris, No Gravity Films specializes in aerial cinematography using microlight aircraft and drones for cinema, television and advertising. Jason’s experience as both a filmmaker and pilot played an important role in the development of the concept. The objective was to combine the flexibility of microlight aviation with the technical requirements of professional camera production.
SkyperCam has been used for aerial filming on productions including Des Racines et des Ailes, the French television documentary series exploring architecture, landscapes and cultural heritage. For these productions, the microlight offers an alternative to helicopter-based filming, with a different operating profile and the potential to reduce fuel consumption, noise and logistical requirements. The project demonstrates how practical experience on set can lead to new approaches to aerial cinematography.
FoMa Antares: Professional Camera Stabilization in the Air
At the center of SkyperCam is FoMa Antares, FoMaSystems’ three-axis stabilized remote head. Designed for professional cinema and broadcast applications, FoMa Antares provides precise camera movement and stabilization across demanding filming environments.
Its open-ring architecture accommodates different professional camera and lens configurations without traditional counterweights, helping to make efficient use of the available camera payload. For aerial filming, this is particularly relevant: the camera system must remain stable while the aircraft changes speed, direction and attitude.
FoMa Antares combines stabilization technology with professional camera control, allowing operators to work with cinematic camera setups in a flying environment. The system supports controlled aerial perspectives as well as dynamic tracking shots, giving productions greater flexibility when planning and executing their sequences.
Fujifilm Cinema Technology at SATIS Paris
At SATIS 2026, visitors could explore the SkyperCam setup featuring Fujifilm cinema technology. The demonstrated configuration included the Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55 cinema camera and the Fujinon DUVO 24–300 mm lens, mounted on FoMa Antares.
The long-range zoom lens offers a broad focal-length range, allowing operators to capture wide establishing shots as well as more tightly framed subjects without changing lenses during the flight. This combination demonstrated how professional cinema imaging, long-range optical capabilities and stabilized camera movement can work together in an aerial filming environment.
For productions, this opens up possibilities for capturing landscapes, architecture, moving vehicles and other subjects from the air while maintaining precise framing and stable camera movement.
SkyperCam Wins the SATIS 2026 Ecological Initiative Award
One of the most meaningful recognitions for SkyperCam at SATIS 2026 came from the SATIS Awards jury. The project received the Trophée de l’initiative écologique – Ecoprod, an award dedicated to ecological initiatives within the audiovisual industry.
Being selected from among numerous submissions is a significant recognition of the concept and the collaboration behind SkyperCam. The jury’s decision highlights the project’s approach to aerial filming, combining professional camera technology with a microlight platform designed to reduce the operational footprint of selected filming missions.
SkyperCams fuel consumption is approximately 10–12 litres per flight hour for its microlight setup. Actual consumption and environmental impact depend on the aircraft configuration, mission, conditions and production requirements. Compared with conventional helicopter filming, the approach can offer lower fuel consumption, reduced noise and a different logistical footprint.
The award highlights an important aspect of the project: environmental considerations can be part of the technical and creative decisions made during production. For SkyperCam, it is a recognition of the collaboration between aerial filmmakers, aviation specialists and camera technology experts, as well as the potential of alternative approaches to professional aerial cinematography.
Aerial Filming: Between Drone and Helicopter
SkyperCam offers an additional option for productions looking for professional aerial cinematography. While drones are suitable for many aerial applications, their payload, endurance and operating requirements can limit certain professional camera configurations. Helicopters provide a broad range of aerial capabilities but generally involve higher operating costs, greater fuel consumption and more significant logistical requirements.
SkyperCam occupies a different position between these approaches. The microlight platform combines professional camera stabilization with long flight endurance and a flight profile that can be adapted to the requirements of a sequence.
With flight times of up to four hours depending on configuration and conditions, the system can support extended filming windows. Its lower noise level can also be beneficial for productions where the aircraft’s presence affects the surrounding environment, including documentary filming, wildlife-related projects and live events.
SkyperCam is not intended to replace every existing aerial filming method. Instead, it provides another option for productions where its capabilities, operating conditions and camera configuration are a suitable match.
Discover SkyperCam for Your Next Production
SkyperCam brings together aerial production experience, professional camera stabilization and cinema technology to offer a flexible approach to filming from the air.
The system is available for productions through a leasing model rather than a conventional system sale.
Whether you are planning a film, television production, documentary, commercial or live event, we would be happy to discuss your project and explore whether SkyperCam is the right solution for your aerial filming requirements.
Interested in SkyperCam or looking for more information? Get in touch with FoMaSystems at any time. We look forward to hearing about your next production.
