Thames Aerial Imagery in South Bank
Specialist over-water thames aerial imagery at South Bank for marine engineering, logistics, and creative media.
Recent Work
Selected work from across London and the Thames.
We work in South Bank regularly, and river operations are the core of what we do. Our crews pair CAA-licensed drone pilots with working river skippers who read tide, traffic and weather off the water rather than off a map. Where the river is busy, patience beats improvisation, and we plan for it.
We check tide state, river traffic and bridge clearances before fixing a date in South Bank. Where the shot demands it, we launch and recover from an MCA-coded support vessel. Time on site is agreed in advance so vessel and shore teams can plan around it.
We work to PLA requirements as a matter of course rather than as an afterthought. Crews are water-safety trained as well as CAA-licensed. Our river risk assessments are written to be read, not to satisfy a filing requirement.
Where the tide window is tight, we plan the shot list so nothing depends on a second visit. We can assess the South Bank site before you book if the feasibility is not obvious. There is no obligation attached to an enquiry.
Marine Specifications in South Bank
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Drone operations at South Bank 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 in South Bank?
Any professional drone operation on the tidal Thames, including South Bank, requires notification to and coordination with the PLA and London VTS. UAS London manages those clearances as part of the service.
What does river work in South Bank cost?
It depends on tide windows, whether vessel support is needed and what you want delivered, so we quote per project. Send the brief and the deadline and we will come back with a fixed price and the viable tides.
How do you manage wind and weather on the river?
The Thames corridor funnels wind and can be considerably rougher than the surrounding streets. We work to maritime forecasts and fly platforms rated to around 25 knots, so a marginal day does not automatically cost you the shoot.