Thames Drone Surveys in Teddington
Specialist over-water thames drone surveys at Teddington for marine engineering, logistics, and creative media.
Recent Work
Selected work from across London and the Thames.
We run drone operations in Teddington throughout the year, in all tide states. Our pilots hold marine radio and work directly alongside skippers during the flight. The river rewards crews who know it; a stranger to this water loses the shot to the tide.
Planning in Teddington starts with the tide window, because it decides what is even possible. Where the shot demands it, we launch and recover from an MCA-coded support vessel. A contingency window is built in wherever the shot depends on conditions.
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.
Rushes can go out the same evening where a broadcast deadline requires it. 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 Teddington
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Drone operations at Teddington 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
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.
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.
Can you film moving vessels in Teddington?
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.