Drone Photography Services in London and UK

Drone Photography Services in London

In addition to stills photography, Ed also offers commercial drone photography services in London and further afield.Ed is certified to operate drones by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and fully insured for commercial work.Are you looking for some video footage or photos of a building project or an event? Or do you need close-up photos taken of areas that are normally inaccessible without expensive safety equipment?With a number of years experience flying drones combined with decades of photography experience plus a keen eye for detail, Ed is able to produce stunning aerial photos and video. As well as being an award-winning landscape and travel photographer, Ed’s drone photography has also been awarded first prize in the Drone category in the British Photography Awards.If you’re interested in finding out more about the drone photography services Ed can provide, please get in touch via the Contact page.

A drone is an ideal way to capture stunning photos in London

Types of drone photography

These are some of the types of drone photography Ed can help with. Some examples of his work can be found below.

Architecture and construction

Aerial views of buildings offer a unique perspective compared to photos taken from the ground. There are a multitude of uses of such images, from visualising a development before construction starts to images for marketing.

Roof or building inspections

Do you need to assess the condition of a roof or other difficult to reach part of a building? A drone is a quick and safe way to take photos of a roof, chimney or windows without having to use scaffolding or a ladder and associated safety equipment.

Marketing

If you want your marketing to stand out then aerial photos are a great way to make an impact. Whether you want some photos of a property you’re putting on the market or need some unique content for your website or marketing brochure then Ed can help.

Video

Are you looking for specific footage for a music video, TV production or content for YouTube? If so, Ed can help provide a single clip or fully edited video depending on your requirements. Some examples of his work can be found below.

Drone photography in London

Operating a drone in the UK is governed by regulations put in place by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). These are there to ensure the safety of other aircraft as well as people on the ground.It is possible to operate a drone in built-up areas including London with the correct certification, although there are certain restrictions that limit where they can be flown and how far away from people they can operate. Ed will work with you to ensure your requirements can be met legally and safely.

Drone photography of the Harrods Christmas Lights

FAQs

The answers to some commonly asked questions

Are you certified to fly a drone?

Yes, I hold the A2 Certificate of Competence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). I am also registered with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to operate drones in Europe.

Are you insured?

Yes, I have public liability cover of £5 million which complies with regulation (EC) 785/2004 for commercial usage.

Can you fly a drone in London and other built-up areas?

Yes, I am certified to fly a drone in built-up areas including much of London. There are a few areas where drone flights are not permitted without specific approval (Restricted Flying Zones). If you require drone photos from within one of these areas please get in touch to discuss the process for requesting approval.

How high and far away can your drone fly?

CAA regulations permit a drone to fly up to 120 metres (400 feet) above the ground. In the vast majority of cases it won't be necessary to go this high as usually the best images are taken much lower.

These same regulations require the drone to be in visual sight of the operator at all times, which limits the distance it can be flown. In ideal conditions this can be up to 500 metres.

What is the resolution of the photos or video footage that you can take?

This depends on the type of drone used. For flights near to uninvolved people a small drone will be used that is legal for such flights. This produces either 12MP photos or 4k video.

For other flights, a larger drone can be used - this produces photos up to 100MP in size or 6k video.

Can you take both photos and video at the same time?

Absolutely - the drone can switch between stills and video at the click of a button, so it is very easy to take both photos and video footage during the same flight.