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Thames Aerial Imagery at Wandsworth Reach - UAS London
Thames Hub/Wandsworth Reach Hub
Thames & River Marine Services

Thames Aerial Imagery at Wandsworth Reach

Specialist over-water thames aerial imagery at Wandsworth Reach for marine engineering, logistics, and creative media.

Recent Work

Selected work from across London and the Thames.

Our thames aerial imagery team is authorised and equipped for operations at Wandsworth Reach. We supply broadcast media, survey data and structural inspection imagery from the same operating base. We are used to working alongside vessel crews, ground units and marshals already on site.

Magnetic interference near steel structures at Wandsworth Reach is factored into the flight plan. Platforms are chosen for wind resilience and over-water redundancy rather than convenience. Where the site is a live wharf or works, we operate to the principal contractor's permit system.

Where the Wandsworth Reach flight affects navigation, we coordinate directly with vessel operators. We can supply method statements for the principal contractor's file where the site requires it. If wind or river conditions turn on the day, the pilot's call is final.

Edited video, stills, orthomosaics and inspection reports follow the flight within 48 hours. Contact our marine desk with the Wandsworth Reach brief and we will confirm the tide windows that work. We can point you at Thames projects where we have done something similar.

Marine Specifications in Wandsworth Reach

MCA-coded vessel launch capability
Full Port of London Authority (PLA) coordination
Water-safety trained flight crews
VHF marine radio equipped pilots
High-wind and estuary weather capability
Specialist marine aviation insurance (£10M)

Book River Filming

Drone operations at Wandsworth Reach require Port of London Authority clearance and skipper-coordinated flight paths.

Request River Booking

Thames 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

Reference Links

RegulatoryCAA approved operator
Insurance£10M public liability
Experience1,000+ flight hours in London airspace
AirspaceNATS permissions for central London operations
RegisteredUAS London Limited · 16148461

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you film moving vessels at Wandsworth Reach?

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.

Can you launch from the bank rather than a vessel at Wandsworth 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.

Can you fly at night or in low light on the river?

Yes. Night and blue-hour work over the Thames is something we do regularly, with the lighting conditions and additional risk factored into the plan. Twilight often gives the strongest results on the tideway.