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UK Marine Drone Filming in Cardiff - UAS London
Maritime Hub/Bristol Channel & Severn Estuary Region
UK Coastal & Port Drone Services

UK Marine Drone Filming in Cardiff

Professional, sea-safe UK marine drone filming in Cardiff supporting shipping, yachts, and coastal structures.

Recent Work

Selected work from across London and the Thames.

Cardiff sits within our Bristol Channel & Severn Estuary marine operating area for UK marine drone filming. The same crew can cover a yacht shoot in the morning and a quay inspection in the afternoon. We can attend a pre-start or induction where the port or project requires one.

Wind over open water behaves differently to wind ashore, and the Cardiff plan reflects that. We can combine cinematic, inspection and mapping payloads into a single mobilisation. Time on site is agreed in advance so vessel and shore teams can plan around it.

Notifications to the coastguard are made where the Cardiff operation warrants it. Our pilots hold advanced CAA permissions covering congested coastal areas and active terminals. If sea state or wind turns on the day, the pilot's call is final.

Rushes can go out the same evening where a deadline requires it. Share the Cardiff timescale and we will confirm availability against the forecast. We can hold a provisional window while you confirm internally.

Turnkey Logistics

At-Sea & Coastal Vessel Support

For offshore and coastal drone operations around Cardiff, we partner with Cinecraft to provide direct access to MCA-coded support vessels.

This turnkey package includes drone equipment, fully certified marine pilots, support vessels, and skippers, ensuring an integrated and safe operation without having to manage separate suppliers.

Marine Specifications in Cardiff

Pedestrian and marine safety bubble planning
Water-resistant flight platform options
Thermal and quantitative inspection sensors
MCA-coded support vessel launch capability
RTK GPS sub-centimetre precision mapping
Specialist marine aviation insurance (£10M)

Book Marine Services

Offshore operations at Cardiff require specialist permissions, risk assessments, and marine channel monitoring.

Request Marine Quote

Marine Standards

  • VHF Marine Radio Equipped
  • £10M Maritime Insurance
  • MCA-Coded Support Vessels
  • Offshore Trained Pilots
  • Harbour Master liaison
  • Sea-state planning fail-safes

Reference Links

RegulatoryCAA approved operator
Insurance£10M public liability
Experience1,000+ flight hours in London airspace
AirspaceNATS permissions for central London operations
RegisteredUAS London Limited · 16148461

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you film vessels under way near Cardiff?

Yes. Vessel tracking is core to our marine work, from workboats and commercial shipping to yachts under sail. Dual-operator crews keep the pilot focused on proximity and drift while the camera holds the shot.

Are you insured for marine operations?

Yes. We carry £10M public liability insurance written to cover marine and over-water flight, and can supply the certificate, our CAA authorisation and a job-specific risk assessment before booking.

Can you work from shore rather than a vessel in Cardiff?

Where the subject stays in range and there is a safe launch point, yes, and it costs less. Anything further out needs a vessel, and we will tell you honestly which the job requires.