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

Port & Harbour Surveys in Cardiff

Professional, sea-safe port & harbour surveys in Cardiff supporting shipping, yachts, and coastal structures.

Our marine aviation crews are certified for ship-to-shore flights in and around Cardiff. We supply broadcast media, marketing imagery and engineering-grade survey data. We are used to working alongside vessel crews, port staff and contractors already on site.

Where the Cardiff target is offshore, we plan the vessel as carefully as the flight. Where the deliverable is a measurement, we fly survey platforms rather than camera drones. We keep the deck footprint small so the operation stays clear of working crew.

We integrate Cardiff drone operations into live port activity rather than interrupting it. Flight limits are geofenced so the aircraft cannot stray into active navigation channels. If the port position or the airspace makes the job impossible, you hear it at enquiry stage.

Where a weather window is short, we plan the shot list so nothing needs a second mobilisation. Tell us the Cardiff brief and we will confirm what the conditions realistically allow. There is no obligation attached to an enquiry.

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

Terminal and secure port estate permit handling
Offshore and high-wind rated drone systems
RTK GPS sub-centimetre precision mapping
Thermal and quantitative inspection sensors
Geofenced limits clear of navigation channels
MCA-coded support vessel launch capability

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

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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

How long does a marine mobilisation to Cardiff take?

Crew and kit can move quickly; the constraints are port clearance and the forecast. Once those are in hand we can usually be on site within a few days, and we will say up front if the timescale is unrealistic.

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.

Do you require harbour authority clearance for port & harbour surveys in Cardiff?

Any professional drone operation within port or harbour limits at Cardiff needs clearance from the harbour master and port authority. UAS London arranges those approvals and keeps the coordination logs as part of the service.