Thames Towage Filming at Bugsby's Reach
Specialist over-water thames towage filming at Bugsby's Reach for marine engineering, logistics, and creative media.
Recent Work
Selected work from across London and the Thames.
We work at Bugsby's Reach regularly, and river operations are the core of what we do. Both riverbank and vessel-launched operations are available depending on the shot. Early starts are normal here, because the best water and the best light rarely coincide with office hours.
We check tide state, river traffic and bridge clearances before fixing a date at Bugsby's Reach. Platforms are chosen for wind resilience and over-water redundancy rather than convenience. Where bank access is restricted, we scout the approach before the crew and kit arrive.
We notify the PLA and maintain contact with London VTS throughout operations at Bugsby's Reach. Documentation is available up front: permissions, marine insurance and the risk assessment. Privacy on the bank is considered in the flight plan, not left to the edit.
Delivery is by secure cloud transfer with the raw capture archived as backup. We can assess the Bugsby's Reach site before you book if the feasibility is not obvious. Happy to advise on feasibility even if you end up not booking.
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Drone operations at Bugsby's Reach 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
Do you need Port of London Authority approval to fly at Bugsby's Reach?
Any professional drone operation on the tidal Thames, including Bugsby's Reach, requires notification to and coordination with the PLA and London VTS. UAS London manages those clearances as part of the service.
Do you work with the vessel operator directly?
Yes, and it makes a noticeable difference to the result. Given the skipper's contact we coordinate the passage and the shot list directly, so the vessel is where the camera needs it rather than the other way round.
Are you insured for flying over water?
Yes. We carry £10M public liability insurance written to cover over-water operations, and can provide the certificate along with our CAA authorisation and a job-specific risk assessment before booking.