Thames Towage Filming in Blackfriars
Specialist over-water thames towage filming at Blackfriars for marine engineering, logistics, and creative media.
Recent Work
Selected work from across London and the Thames.
UAS London delivers thames towage filming in Blackfriars on the tidal River Thames. Both riverbank and vessel-launched operations are available depending on the shot. We are used to working alongside vessel crews, ground units and marshals already on site.
Where the Blackfriars flight passes near bridges or moorings, we plan clearances and abort routes first. Dual-operator setups let the pilot hold visual line of sight while the camera tracks independently. Where bank access is restricted, we scout the approach before the crew and kit arrive.
Where the Blackfriars flight affects navigation, we coordinate directly with vessel operators. All river flights are logged and the records remain available for your own compliance file. If wind or river conditions turn on the day, the pilot's call is final.
Where the tide window is tight, we plan the shot list so nothing depends on a second visit. Talk to our skippers before you commit. They will tell you quickly whether the shot is achievable. We can point you at Thames projects where we have done something similar.
Marine Specifications in Blackfriars
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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
Who owns the footage from the Blackfriars shoot?
Licensing is agreed before the flight and written into the quote. Tell us whether the material is for broadcast, marketing, an operational record or a planning submission and we scope the licence accordingly.
What does river work in Blackfriars cost?
It depends on tide windows, whether vessel support is needed and what you want delivered, so we quote per project. Send the brief and the deadline and we will come back with a fixed price and the viable tides.
Do you carry out structural inspections on Thames bridges and piers?
Yes. We fly high-zoom and thermal payloads for close-range condition surveys of bridges, piers, river walls and marine civil works, and can deliver the output as an annotated report or georeferenced imagery.