Oftentimes, the shots that are filmed in DC are shots that can’t be recreated anywhere else. In 2022, Netflix film Rustin shot in DC, including at the Lincoln Memorial.
This massive setup featured hundreds of extras and required the crew to be able to communicate quickly and effectively while spread out, in some cases miles apart.
The production rented a package of 150 walkie talkies with accessories, and relied very heavily on them during days like this.