Thames Aerial Imagery in Waterloo
Specialist over-water thames aerial imagery at Waterloo for marine engineering, logistics, and creative media.
Recent Work
Selected work from across London and the Thames.
Waterloo is a stretch of the tidal Thames our crews know well. Projects run from a two-hour tide window to a scheduled programme across a construction phase. Where the river is busy, patience beats improvisation, and we plan for it.
We identify launch and recovery points in Waterloo that work at the state of tide on the day. We fly marine-configured aircraft rated for the wind speeds the river corridor regularly produces. Flights are kept tight, because on the river loiter time costs you the tide rather than buying better footage.
Where the Waterloo flight affects navigation, we coordinate directly with vessel operators. Documentation is available up front: permissions, marine insurance and the risk assessment. Privacy on the bank is considered in the flight plan, not left to the edit.
Rushes can go out the same evening where a broadcast deadline requires it. We can assess the Waterloo site before you book if the feasibility is not obvious. Happy to advise on feasibility even if you end up not booking.
Marine Specifications in Waterloo
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Drone operations at Waterloo 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 Waterloo?
Any professional drone operation on the tidal Thames, including Waterloo, requires notification to and coordination with the PLA and London VTS. UAS London manages those clearances as part of the service.
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.
Do you work with the vessel operator directly?
Yes, and it makes a noticeable difference to the result. Given the skipper's contact we coordinate the passage and the shot list directly, so the vessel is where the camera needs it rather than the other way round.