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Michael FitzMaurice

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Introducing the CineJet MkII from XBRAND.

The world’s highest-performance and most maneuverable dedicated camera jet platform.

Powered by an upgraded DV2 engine producing nearly 1,200 pounds more thrust than a standard L-39C, the CineJet MkII is capable of more than 400 knots in straight and level flight with a fully stabilized cinema system attached, while reaching speeds approaching 500 knots in a dive.

Engineered to sustain maneuvering loads up to 5 Gs with the camera system installed, this is an aerial cinema platform built to operate at the absolute edge of the envelope.

But raw performance is only half the equation.

For the first time, a specialized cinema gimbal system now exists that can fully operate in that environment: the Phoenix Immortal.

Engineered specifically for extreme speed, high aerodynamic loads, and aggressive maneuvering flight, the Phoenix Immortal unlocks an entirely new category of aerial cinematography.

The CineJet MkII also features a fully integrated real-time RF broadcast system developed in partnership with RF Film, allowing live cinematic monitoring directly from the ground during high-performance aerial operations.

Powered by our partners at the Patriots Jet Team, one of the world’s most experienced L-39 operators, the CineJet MkII is flown by world-renowned Aerial Coordinator and Stunt Pilots Kevin LaRosa and Randy Howell.

This is not a slightly modified L-39 camera jet.

This is a purpose-built cinematic weapon system operated by the team who brought your the aerials on “Top Gun: Maverick”

The next generation of aerial cinematography has arrived.

#CineJetMkII #PhoenixImmortal #ImmortalCamera #RFFilm #AerialCinematography taken in Hollywood by @michaelfitzmaurice

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Built for Action. 🎬 Now capable of carrying the Sony VENICE Extension System Mini.

Integrating the new “Rialto Mini” into the CineJet platform is a total game-changer. By stripping away 70% of the sensor’s bulk while maintaining full 8.6K resolution, @immortalcamera has unlocked new lens combinations never possible before.

No compromise. Just pure, cinematic performance.

The Future of Flight is 8.6K.

@k2larosa @michaelfitzmaurice @jaredslater @bradhurndell @scherbas @patriotsjetteam @3deltafox

#beimmortal #teamxbrand #aerialphotography #aerialcinematography by @michaelfitzmaurice

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2025, you were our best year yet!

Thank you to all our incredible customers, partners, and friends who believed in us. None of this would be possible without you ❤️

Onwards and upwards in 2026! 🚀

#XBRAND #AerialCinematography #Drones #Helicopters #Gimbals AirToAir LosAngeles NewJersey taken in EARTH by @michaelfitzmaurice

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@appletv “The Last Frontier” 🎬

We’re stoked to share that XBRAND was brought in for some aerial action with a chase scene in @kennybrown_90 ‘s Cessna 185 — now streaming on Apple TV!

Our Quebec aerial unit
Cessna 185: @k2larosa @kennybrown_90
Aerial DP: @michaelfitzmaurice
Camera Pilot: @eliterotorcraft
Ground Safety Pilot: @huntergostunts

Huge thanks to the entire team that made this happen — we’re proud to have played our small part. 🔥

#XBRAND #AerialCinematography #AppleTV #TheLastFrontier #Shotover #FilmCrew #QuebecUnit #BehindTheScenes #AerialDP by @michaelfitzmaurice

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Low, fast, and all real. ⚡️

Flying the @cinejet with the @teamxbrand crew in tight formation alongside a WWII F4U Corsair for @devotionmovie — one of the most immersive and challenging aerial sequences we’ve ever pulled off.

Directed by @jgdillard
Shot by @emesserschmidt
Production Company: @black_label_media
Aerial Unit: @teamxbrand @michaelfitzmaurice @jaredslater @scherbas

Flown by an incredible team of stunt pilots — Steve Hinton, Steve Hinton Jr., John Maloney, @martinelli.jim, and @michaelo55 — with legendary support from @ericksonaircraftcollection, @planesoffame, @patriotsjetteam and @lewisairlegends.

Real aircraft. Real flying. Real history in motion.

#RealFlying #PracticalFlying #AerialCinematography #StuntFlying #DevotionMovie #XBRAND by @michaelfitzmaurice

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Pushing Apple Immersive Video and Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive to new heights, new speeds and rock solid stability with the fantastic and extremely talented crew at XBrand and IMMORTAL Camera Systems!

Months of planning culminating to an absolutely breathtaking first shoot with this camera high in the sky. We can’t wait to share with the Vision Pro community what we captured.

A Huge thank you to Kevin LaRosa II, Michael FitzMaurice, Jared Slater, Laura Andrews, Phillip Pelletier, Brad Hurndell and Craig Hosking for making this shoot possible for Rogue Labs. This is just the beginning! by @michaelfitzmaurice

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Amazing day helping DP @michaelfitzmaurice and the talented team @teamxbrand helping them test out the @immortalcamera 6-axis waterproof, Phoenix Stabilized Head with the amazing @blackmagicdesign URSA Cine Immersive camera. I brought over the @cinemilled CineTruck all rigged out with all our cinemilled vehicle rigging ecosystem to support our own CineMilled Action Arm. The Action arm can support a 130lbs payload like this or your 25lbs R2 payload. That’s what makes our arm so versatile. Amazing day working with amazing people surrounded by airplanes…. 🎬🎥🎬 #cinemilled #cinemilledactionarm #actionarm #cinemilledvehiclerigging #automotivecinematography #blackmagicdesign #blackmagicursaimmersive #teamxbrand #rouguelabsvr taken in Whiteman Airport by @michaelfitzmaurice

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Fall is finally here -in @apple Immersive Video.

🍂 Experience Maine’s autumnal beauty in an all-new episode of Elevated, narrated by Academy Award winner @timrobbinshere . Only on #AppleVisionPro. An aerial adventure over rugged coastlines, pristine lakes, and forests bursting with fall color, all captured by our incredible team.

Apple Team: @amatthill @mattyd0009 @mattmurawinski
Aerial Coordination @k2larosa
Cinematography @michaelfitzmaurice
Gimbal Tech @jaredslater

#AppleImmersive #ElevatedSeries #AppleOriginals #ImmersiveVideo #AerialCinematography #AerialFilm #HelicopterShots #DroneCinematography #CinematicViews #SkyToScreen #AboveItAll #FallColors #AutumnVibes #MaineInFall #NewEnglandFall #FallFoliage #LeafPeeping #NatureInFocus #AutumnMagic #ChasingLight #GoldenHourGlow #VisualPoetry #EpicScenery #BreathtakingViews #WanderThroughNature #CinematicExperience #VisualStorytelling #StoryInTheSky #SeasonsChange by @michaelfitzmaurice

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Behind the scenes of Joseph Kosinski’s F1 Movie showing Aerial DP @michaelfitzmaurice and @k2larosa 🚁

Directed by Joseph Kosinski
DP: @claudiomirandadop
US Aerial Coordinator & Stunt Pilot: @k2larosa
US Aerial Director of Photography: @michaelfitzmaurice
US Gimbal Technician: @jaredslater
US Equipment & Coordination: @teambrand
US Helicopter Provider: @savage.aviation
#AerialCinematography #Filmmaking #AerialVideo #Cinematography #F1Movie #BehindTheScenes #FilmProduction #ActionFilmmaking #MovieMagic #FAction #Videography #Cinematic #FilmmakerLife #AerialPerspective #XBrandF1 #FilmCrew #RacingCinema #highspeedshots taken in Pismo Beach, California by @michaelfitzmaurice

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We’re thrilled to share that The Night Always Comes has officially landed on Netflix! Our XBRAND team had the privilege of providing the aerial cinematography for this film, capturing the landscapes all across Oregon.

We couldn’t be prouder of how it all turned out and the amazing reception the film has received. Huge congrats to everyone involved! 🎬

Aerial Coordinator: @k2larosa
Aerial DP @michaelfitzmaurice
Gimbal Techs: @jaredslater

#TheNightAlwaysComes #NetflixFilm #NowStreaming #FilmRelease #AerialCinematography #XBRAND #CinematographyLife #FilmCraft #FilmmakingMagic #OregonFilm #PNWcinema #PacificNorthwest #FilmFromAbove #LandscapeCinematography #FilmmakersLife #OnSetLife #FilmIndustry #behindthescenes taken in Los Angeles, California by @michaelfitzmaurice

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Chasing Brad Pitt through the dunes… 🚁🏎️🔥

Behind the lens of Joseph Kosinski’s F1 Movie showing Aerial DP @michaelfitzmaurice and I getting the camera in the right place at the right time to capture this sequence. Nothing compares to the adrenaline of flying a helicopter a few feet from the sand while chasing one of the biggest stars in the world at full throttle.

🎬 Directed by Joseph Kosinski
DP: @claudiomirandadop

US Aerial Coordinator & Stunt Pilot: @k2larosa
US Aerial Director of Photography: @michaelfitzmaurice
US Gimbal Technician: @jaredslater
US Equipment & Coordination: @teamxbrand
US Helicopter Provider: @savage.aviation

#AerialCinematography #Filmmaking #AerialVideo #Cinematography #F1Movie #BehindTheScenes #FilmProduction #ActionFilmmaking #MovieMagic #F1Action #Videography #Cinematic #FilmmakerLife #AerialPerspective #XBrandF1 #FilmCrew #RacingCinema #highspeedshots by @michaelfitzmaurice

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With exclusive access to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines’ fast jet training bases, step into the real-life competition between 24 elite jet pilots striving to earn wings of gold.

Aerial Coordinator / Stunt Pilot: @k2larosa
Aerial Director photography: @michaelfitzmaurice
Aerial Camera / Gimbal technicians: @jaredslater

#AerialCinematography #BehindTheScenes #FilmProduction #AerialFilming #AviationFilm #StuntPilot #DirectorOfPhotography #OnSet #ActionFilmmaking #NavalAviation #MarineAviation #WingsOfGold #FighterPilot #FastJets #MilitaryAviation #JetLife #AviationDaily #AviationLovers #PilotLife #AerialCinematography #BehindTheScenes #FilmProduction #AerialFilming #AviationFilm #StuntPilot #DirectorOfPhotography #OnSet #ActionFilmmaking by @michaelfitzmaurice

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