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Thames Bridge Drone Surveys in Barnes - UAS London
Thames & River Marine Services

Thames Bridge Drone Surveys in Barnes

Specialist over-water thames bridge drone surveys at Barnes for marine engineering, logistics, and creative media.

UAS London covers Barnes as part of our tidal Thames operating area. That combination of aviation and marine crew is what makes over-water work practical rather than theoretical. Stills and video come from the same tide window rather than two separate mobilisations.

Planning in Barnes starts with the tide window, because it decides what is even possible. Output can be broadcast-ready ProRes, high-bitrate RAW, or georeferenced survey data. We keep the ground and deck footprint small so the operation stays clear of working crews.

Where the Barnes flight affects navigation, we coordinate directly with vessel operators. We can supply method statements for the principal contractor's file where the site requires it. We do not fly outside our permissions, whatever the production schedule says.

Deliverables come in the format your editorial or engineering team already works in. We are trusted on the river by operators including CPBS Marine Services, MMS Marine and the Dutch Master. Happy to advise on feasibility even if you end up not booking.

Marine Specifications in Barnes

Dynamic ship-to-ship tracking shots
MCA-coded vessel launch capability
Water-safety trained flight crews
Specialist marine aviation insurance (£10M)
Bridge and pier structural inspection clearance
VHF marine radio equipped pilots

Book River Filming

Drone operations at Barnes require Port of London Authority clearance and skipper-coordinated flight paths.

Request River Booking

Thames 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
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 fly at night or in low light on the river?

Yes. Night and blue-hour work over the Thames is something we do regularly, with the lighting conditions and additional risk factored into the plan. Twilight often gives the strongest results on the tideway.

Can you launch drones directly from boats in Barnes?

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 much notice do you need for river work in Barnes?

More than for a land-based shoot, because PLA notification and the tide table both constrain the date. A week or two is comfortable; tell us the deadline and we will tell you honestly whether it is achievable.