Thames Drone Surveys in Blackfriars
Specialist over-water thames drone surveys at Blackfriars for marine engineering, logistics, and creative media.
Recent Work
Selected work from across London and the Thames.
UAS London delivers thames drone surveys in Blackfriars on the tidal River Thames. Clients here include TV productions, marine contractors, port operators and engineering teams. We can attend a pre-start or toolbox meeting where the project requires one.
Every flight in Blackfriars is planned around the tide table and the vessel schedule. We carry redundant airframes so a marginal weather window is not a wasted mobilisation. We bring spare airframes; a single failure should not end a tide-limited shoot.
Coordination with the Port of London Authority is standard on every flight in Blackfriars. We carry £10M public liability insurance written to cover over-water operations. Where the public has access to the foreshore, the plan accounts for them explicitly.
We retain the raw river capture in case you need to return to it later. Contact our marine desk with the Blackfriars brief and we will confirm the tide windows that work. Terms, marine insurance and permissions can all be reviewed before you commit.
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Drone operations at Blackfriars 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 Blackfriars?
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 Blackfriars?
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.
Do you need Port of London Authority approval to fly in Blackfriars?
Any professional drone operation on the tidal Thames, including Blackfriars, requires notification to and coordination with the PLA and London VTS. UAS London manages those clearances as part of the service.