Thames Brand Activation Filming in Silvertown

We run drone operations in Silvertown throughout the year, in all tide states. That combination of aviation and marine crew is what makes over-water work practical rather than theoretical. Early starts are normal here, because the best water and the best light rarely coincide with office hours.

Where the Silvertown flight passes near bridges or moorings, we plan clearances and abort routes first. Platforms are chosen for wind resilience and over-water redundancy rather than convenience. 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 in Silvertown. Ground safety on the bank, meaning cordons, pedestrian routes and marshals, is planned alongside the flight. Moorings, houseboats and riverside residents are given notice where the operation warrants it.

Where the tide window is tight, we plan the shot list so nothing depends on a second visit. Share the brief and we will confirm crew availability against the tide table the same day. Tell us the deadline first, because on the river it decides almost everything else.