PROJECT OVERVIEW
NFL FILMS || DALLAS COWBOYS HARD KNOCKS FPV
ABOUT THIS PROJECT
Sky Candy collaborated with NFL Films for a one-of-a-kind FPV drone video – providing fans with an exclusive, never-before-seen perspective of the Dallas Cowboys training field.
Set at the renowned Ford Center at The Star, our aerial footage was featured in the acclaimed HBO show Hard Knocks, offering viewers a thrilling glimpse into the intense world of professional football.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
- Client: NFL Films
- Subject: Dallas Cowboys
- Location: Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas
- Event Type: FPV training-facility film for HBO’s Hard Knocks
- Services: FPV drone cinematography, training-field coverage
- Featured: Aired on HBO’s Hard Knocks
Our drone expertly navigated the sprawling Ford Center, capturing the high-energy atmosphere and relentless determination of the Cowboys as they prepared for the upcoming season. The footage highlighted the state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology that contribute to the team’s success, while also showcasing the grit and hard work required to compete at the highest level.
As the drone soared through the training field, it brought viewers closer than ever to the grueling drills, explosive plays, and unyielding spirit that define the Dallas Cowboys.
FPV flight was designed to put viewers inside training-camp intensity. The drone tracked through drills at human scale to read effort and athleticism, then lifted for wider reveals to show the scope of the Ford Center facility. Camera language balanced fast, athletic FPV moves with the broadcast-quality coverage NFL Films expects for Hard Knocks.
Filming inside the Dallas Cowboys’ training facility for HBO broadcast required tight coordination with NFL Films, the Cowboys organization, and Ford Center operations. Flight paths were planned around real practice activity, player and coach positioning, and broadcast camera placement – sequenced to capture authentic moments without interrupting the team’s preparation.
Our pilots hold FAA Part 107 certification and follow written checklists, site-specific risk reviews, and visual-observer protocols on every flight. NFL training facility FPV at broadcast level requires confirmed airspace, coordination with team and broadcast operations, and visual observers staged across the field – all balanced with the fast camera language NFL Films production demands.
Sky Candy’s collaboration with NFL Films delivered a perspective on the Dallas Cowboys that had never been seen before – featured on HBO’s Hard Knocks and amplifying the show’s signature behind-the-scenes access. The FPV footage captured the grit, drills, and pace of NFL training in a way only first-person flight can.