River Event Filming at Long Reach
Specialist over-water river event filming at Long Reach for marine engineering, logistics, and creative media.
Recent Work
Selected work from across London and the Thames.
UAS London delivers river event filming at Long Reach on the tidal River Thames. We work for towage operators, passenger vessel companies, civil contractors and production teams. We are used to working alongside vessel crews, ground units and marshals already on site.
Magnetic interference near steel structures at Long Reach is factored into the flight plan. Dual-operator setups let the pilot hold visual line of sight while the camera tracks independently. We keep the ground and deck footprint small so the operation stays clear of working crews.
We notify the PLA and maintain contact with London VTS throughout operations at Long Reach. Crews are water-safety trained as well as CAA-licensed. We do not fly outside our permissions, whatever the production schedule says.
Raw material is handed over on the day, with edits, maps or reports inside 24 to 48 hours. Share the brief and we will confirm crew availability against the tide table the same day. We can hold a provisional tide window while you confirm internally.
Marine Specifications in Long Reach
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Drone operations at Long 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
Can you launch drones directly from boats at Long Reach?
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.
Can you launch from the bank rather than a vessel at Long Reach?
Often, yes, and it is usually cheaper. It depends on landowner permission, a clear take-off and landing area, and whether the subject stays within safe range from shore. We will tell you which approach the shot actually needs.
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.