River Event Filming in Poplar
Specialist over-water river event filming at Poplar for marine engineering, logistics, and creative media.
Recent Work
Selected work from across London and the Thames.
UAS London delivers river event filming in Poplar on the tidal River Thames. That combination of aviation and marine crew is what makes over-water work practical rather than theoretical. Where a brief covers several reaches, we plan them into one run down the river.
Magnetic interference near steel structures in Poplar is factored into the flight plan. RTK platforms are available where the deliverable is a measurement rather than an image. Time on site is agreed in advance so vessel and shore teams can plan around it.
Coordination with the Port of London Authority is standard on every flight in Poplar. We can supply method statements for the principal contractor's file where the site requires it. Abort criteria are briefed to the crew and the skipper before the first launch.
Where the tide window is tight, we plan the shot list so nothing depends on a second visit. We are trusted on the river by operators including CPBS Marine Services, MMS Marine and the Dutch Master. We are straightforward about what the river will and will not allow.
Marine Specifications in Poplar
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Drone operations at Poplar 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 Poplar?
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.
Do you need Port of London Authority approval to fly in Poplar?
Any professional drone operation on the tidal Thames, including Poplar, requires notification to and coordination with the PLA and London VTS. UAS London manages those clearances as part of the service.
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.