Qualified and certified to fly drones in UK Airspace by the Civil Aviation Authority
We are there to help you better understand how our drone systems operate and what can be achieved with our equipment.
From your first phone call, we will begin to collaborate with you to ascertain your requirements and how to safely complete the fights you require. Thorough pre-flight planning takes place and you will be advised on what we believe to be the best course of action, based on your brief.
Aerial plans and strategies can then be formed to best assess how the drones can be used to film, photograph, map or survey your project.
Our drone systems are built using the world's best trusted equipment and industry-leading onboard Flight Controllers.
Clients have a wide choice of cameras and technologies at their disposal. Filming up to CinemaDNG 5.2K RAW (5280x2972) and photographs up to 21MP. The drones can also be used for Live TV, with a HD link and extremely low latency.
The drones can remain airborne for thirty minutes, but we will always bring enough batteries to fulfil the aerial task, along with rapid drone charging facilities.
We strive to be as safe as possible and this is achieved through our thorough preparation and safety procedures. Each drone is meticulously constructed on site and thorough pre-flight checks take place. We adhere to strict method statements, which are tailored to each task.
CloudVisual is covered to £5m Public Liability and Indemnity cover and hold the CAA Permission for Commercial Operations, PFCO, which is a legal requirement for us to commercially fly a drone in UK Airspace.
Our altitude limits are governed by the Civil Aviation Authority and we cannot fly above 400ft above ground level, or outside of a 500 meter radius of the pilot.
Hiring a drone pilot has never been easier, but finding one which is qualified to undertake commercial aerial drone filming is critical. CloudVisual work with a broad range of clients in a huge variety of industries, including Films, Adverts, Estate Agencies, TV Productions and Marketing Launches. With a maximum take off weight of eighteen kilogrammes, lifting up to eleven kilos of cameras or equipment, our largest drone can carry almost all cameras and surveying tools.
Based in Hertfordshire, our offices are perfectly positioned to serve London, the rest of UK and Europe. We're available 24 hours a day and certified to fly drones at night
Here are some of the industries our drones are used in. This is by no means all we can offer, as the industry is ever-evolving and the ease and affordability of hiring a drone is opening up unique industries and ideas to film, photograph and survey.
Our aerial footage has featured on a number of TV channels and it is steadily becoming an industry standard to use drone footage in broadcasts. The drones in the fleet are HD Live capable too!
It is without a doubt that the film industry is reaping the benefits of hiring drone operators to get the aerial shots they need. With a live video to the ground, Directors and Producers can quickly assess aerial shots, saving time and money.
Attract interest to your site, monument, stadium or public place using incredible 360 Photospheres. Millions of people use 360 photos to explore new and unseen areas. The 360 photos we create mean your audience can get the best possible view
Your property portfolio can greatly benefit from an aerial video, showcasing the grounds and amazing views. Photos can only tell you so much about a property, but an aerial video takes your buyers for a truly amazing tour.
Getting your satellite aerial imagery on a cloudy day is impossible by the current precision farming methods. Flying beneath the clouds, our Precision Farming drone can get you accurate and up to date crop data using your precision farming tools.
Encircling your site with a UAV and collating several hundred aerial images of your site, an accurate 3D model can be created, which can be used by architects and builders.
Your next overseas article, TV show, documentary or marketing shoot could greatly benefit from using a drone to capture the perfect photo or video. Our drones can be flown to almost any country for long or short projects.
Your vessel can be filmed for promotional and marketing purposes, or if you just want something to show your friends back home. Our drone is flown out to you and we will spend several days filming your yacht.
We are certified to fly drones at night and offer the best airborne camera technology to capture even the darkest of scenes. Using specially equipped drones, our cameras can be used for filming or photography at night.
Aerial photographs of potential new constructions can provide a huge amount of evidence for planning applications. A drone can get a view of a site and provide hundreds of photographs to aid a planning application.
Take your corporate or marketing video to new heights. Drone shots create a sense of big budget productions and will make any marketing stand out from the crowd.
Deploying a drone team to areas affected by natural disasters can literally save lives. With high quality, long distance video feeds to emergency teams, our fleet of drones can help save lives or show the world the disaster.
"Will is the Visual Director and Drone Pilot. He studied at Resource Group to earn the UAV RPQ-s Qualification to become a certified CAA Drone Pilot. Will also builds hobby drones and enjoys experimenting with new drone designs and technologies to better the UAV, aerial photography and filming industry."
"Amy's photography education combined with her passion for filmmaking made her the perfect choice to join the team in 2017. Amy's already worked on some of our most challenging projects to date and set herself as an asset to the company from the start."
"Ed is part of an elite few CASA Certified Drone Operators in Australia and manages the overseas CloudVisual operations. He specialises in aerial surveying, mapping and flying specialist equipment for government and large-scale technical operations."
"Louis is a portrait and urban photographer and he brought his wealth of experience to the CloudVisual team in early 2017. He has been hand picked for the team thanks to his impressive portfolio and excellent technical skills, combined with his photography education."
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us
We would love to discuss your project01582 855250
Use our simple booking form to submit your ideas and have them sent directly to us
Based in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, our office is located 25 miles North of London. Come and see us! We don't just fly drones; we provide experience, expertise, know-how and consultancy services, and are able to offer a wide range of pricing options which may include flexible rates for multi drone flight projects.
We utilise a local airstrip near St Albans to undertake drone flight tests and training, which means we can show potential clients our drones in a safe working environment.
Call us:
01582 855250
5 The Mews
Breadcroft Lane
Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 4TF
