Thames Aerial Imagery in Barn Elms
Specialist over-water thames aerial imagery at Barn Elms for marine engineering, logistics, and creative media.
Recent Work
Selected work from across London and the Thames.
We work in Barn Elms regularly, and river operations are the core of what we do. That combination of aviation and marine crew is what makes over-water work practical rather than theoretical. If the shot is not achievable in the window you have, we will say so at the enquiry stage.
We identify launch and recovery points in Barn Elms that work at the state of tide on the day. Where the shot demands it, we launch and recover from an MCA-coded support vessel. A contingency window is built in wherever the shot depends on conditions.
We work to PLA requirements as a matter of course rather than as an afterthought. Risk assessments for river work are site-specific and account for tide, traffic and public access. Our river risk assessments are written to be read, not to satisfy a filing requirement.
If weather or tide closes the window, we rebook the next viable slot at no extra cost. Send us the dates and the shot list and we will tell you which tides are viable. We can hold a provisional tide window while you confirm internally.
Marine Specifications in Barn Elms
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Drone operations at Barn Elms require Port of London Authority clearance and skipper-coordinated flight paths.
Request River BookingThames Operational Specs
- PLA Coordination Managed
- VHF Radio Pilot Logs
- MCA-Coded Support Vessels
- £10M Maritime Insurance
- GPS Tracked Over-Water Flights
- Wind-shear resistant platforms
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you launch drones directly from boats in Barn Elms?
Yes. Through our partnership with Cinecraft we have access to MCA-coded workboats and support vessels, and our pilots are experienced in launching and recovering from a moving deck.
How do you manage wind and weather on the river?
The Thames corridor funnels wind and can be considerably rougher than the surrounding streets. We work to maritime forecasts and fly platforms rated to around 25 knots, so a marginal day does not automatically cost you the shoot.
Do you need Port of London Authority approval to fly in Barn Elms?
Any professional drone operation on the tidal Thames, including Barn Elms, requires notification to and coordination with the PLA and London VTS. UAS London manages those clearances as part of the service.