Drone filming for the Netflix documentary “Should I Marry a Murderer” took the crew across Scotland’s Highlands, from Ross-shire to Glencoe. Following quad bikes, capturing waterfalls and making the most of the Highland light were all part of the aerial filming work.
A Whitetail weighted drone take-off mat travelled with the equipment, providing a dedicated launch surface at filming locations along the way.
Setting up in the Highlands
The behind-the-scenes photograph shows the drone positioned on an orange Whitetail mat beside the crew’s vehicle in Glencoe. Batteries, cases and charging equipment complete the setup, with the mountains rising behind it.
Working across different locations means adapting to the ground available. Gravel, exposed rock and grass can all feature within the same launch area, as the photograph illustrates.
Why use a weighted drone take-off mat?
A take-off mat covers loose surface material beneath the aircraft, helping reduce the dust and debris disturbed by prop wash. It also provides a clearly defined area for preparing the drone before flight.
On rock and hard-packed ground, pushing stakes into the surface isn’t always possible. The Whitetail mat’s weighted edge helps hold it in place without relying on ground pegs—a practical feature when moving between filming locations.
Part of the location filming kit
Aerial filming involves more than the aircraft alone. Controllers, spare batteries, chargers and power supplies all form part of the equipment needed on location.
This shoot offers a look at the Whitetail weighted take-off mat within that working setup, supporting drone filming for a documentary across the Scottish Highlands.