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Offshore Drone Inspections in Ely - UAS London
Maritime Hub/River Great Ouse Region
UK Coastal & Port Drone Services

Offshore Drone Inspections in Ely

Professional, sea-safe offshore drone inspections in Ely supporting shipping, yachts, and coastal structures.

Recent Work

Selected work from across London and the Thames.

We fly offshore drone inspections in the harbours, approaches and offshore waters around Ely. Both shore-based and vessel-launched operations are available depending on the target. Offshore work needs patience built into the schedule, and we plan for it.

Wind over open water behaves differently to wind ashore, and the Ely plan reflects that. Payloads run from 6K RAW cinema cameras to RTK mapping systems and thermal inspection sensors. Where quay access is controlled, we clear the approach before crew and kit arrive.

Where Ely work touches secure port estate, we complete the operator's own permit process. We carry £10M public liability insurance written to cover marine and over-water operations. If sea state or wind turns on the day, the pilot's call is final.

If sea state or wind closes the window, we rebook the next viable slot at no extra cost. Talk to us early: the River Great Ouse weather window often decides the schedule, not the crew. Happy to advise on feasibility even if you end up not booking.

Turnkey Logistics

At-Sea & Coastal Vessel Support

For offshore and coastal drone operations around Ely, 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 Ely

Specialist marine aviation insurance (£10M)
Georeferenced quay and foreshore mapping
VHF marine radio logs and port liaison
RAW cinema-grade media output
Certified commercial pilots with offshore training
Terminal and secure port estate permit handling

Book Marine Services

Offshore operations at Ely 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 Ely?

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.

Can you deliver survey-grade data as well as imagery?

Yes. RTK-equipped platforms produce georeferenced orthomosaics and 3D models of quays, defences and structures to centimetre accuracy, delivered in the formats your engineering team already uses.

Can you support offshore operations in the River Great Ouse region?

Yes. We partner with Cinecraft for MCA-coded vessels that act as mobile launch and recovery platforms, which lets our pilots work several miles offshore tracking vessels or inspecting structures.