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Thames Drone Surveys at Coldharbour Reach - UAS London
Thames Hub/Coldharbour Reach Hub
Thames & River Marine Services

Thames Drone Surveys at Coldharbour Reach

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

Recent Work

Selected work from across London and the Thames.

Operations at Coldharbour Reach draw on both our aviation and our marine experience. 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.

We survey the Coldharbour Reach bank and the water in advance to fix take-off, landing and contingency points. Output can be broadcast-ready ProRes, high-bitrate RAW, or georeferenced survey data. Light on the water changes fast, so we will suggest the state of tide and time of day that suits the subject.

PLA notification, harbour master liaison and VTS contact for Coldharbour Reach are handled in-house. We carry £10M public liability insurance written to cover over-water operations. If the airspace or the PLA position makes the job impossible, you hear it at the enquiry stage.

We retain the raw river capture in case you need to return to it later. Contact our marine desk with the Coldharbour Reach brief and we will confirm the tide windows that work. There is no obligation attached to an enquiry.

Marine Specifications in Coldharbour Reach

Water-safety trained flight crews
Specialist marine aviation insurance (£10M)
Comprehensive risk planning and NATS filing
Over-water flight safety fail-safes
VHF marine radio equipped pilots
Full Port of London Authority (PLA) coordination

Book River Filming

Drone operations at Coldharbour Reach 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

Reference Links

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 film moving vessels at Coldharbour Reach?

Yes. Vessel tracking is a large part of our river work, from towage and workboat operations to passenger craft. Dual-operator crews let the pilot manage proximity and line of sight while the camera operator holds the shot.

Do you need Port of London Authority approval to fly at Coldharbour Reach?

Any professional drone operation on the tidal Thames, including Coldharbour Reach, requires notification to and coordination with the PLA and London VTS. UAS London manages those clearances as part of the service.

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.