Projection Projects
Aerial Filming
Aerial filming and Photography, using drones to capture visuals and perspectives from the air
What I do: Aerial Filming and Photography using drones to capture perspectives from the air
Welcome to my web site. I’m Nick, based in East Sussex. From 2021 I started using latest drone technologies for aerial filming and photography, building on a range of skills to capture images and perspectives from the air. I’m also able to offer ground based photography to compliment aerial photography
Background experience includes working periodically across television programme production on camera and sound as well as commercial projects
Camera work done for TV programme producers: BBC TV – Ski Sunday – 18 progs – (camera & sound), London Weekend TV – (lighting camera) – Ski Titles Shoot – Christmas special, CH4 TV – (documentary), B Sky B – Golf (camera & sound), Tyne Tees Television (Outside Broadcast & News), commercial for ‘Virgin Atlantic’ (camera & sound), Mountain walks of Cumbria for ‘Striding Edge’ productions (camera & sound), Camera for live event for ‘Royal Television Society’ annual awards, aerial camera for ‘Amec Offshore’ (commercial). Audio Visual: Regional car launch for GM Vauxhall. TV training: Coordinating and running a TV training event for Gateshead Health Authority
For aerial filming I use the latest equipment from DJI capable of capturing video in HD, Full HD, 4K or Ultra HD and aerial photography at 20MP – (JPG and RAW)
Aerial filming using a drone is simple and cost effective way to get establishing shots, aerial panoramas, aerial sequences and photography from the air
I’m able to provide a cost-effective aerial filming option with an ability to produce and edit short promotional reels
An expanding portfolio of video and photography captured from the air is also available
Aerial platforms I use are by DJI. The drone I’ll use for most tasks is a DJI Air 2s for aerial filming and photography
The DJI Air 2S – for aerial filming and photography can capture video in 1080-HD, 4K-Full HD or 5.4K-Ultra HD, 10 bit D-Log, 20MP RAW and JPEG stills
The large one inch camera sensor can capture video to 5.4K at 30fps, 4K at 60fps and 1080 at 120fps
For many aerial filming tasks, the Air 2s is compact, which gives flexibility to get to the more difficult to access locations. This drone will deliver sharp results and is very capable of reliably meeting most shoot requirements
Aerial Filming for: The live occasion, television programme production, documentary and news – landscape, estate, commercial, visual inspection, content creation, marketing
Aerial Filming
Most of the aerial filming tasks can be completed within half a day. Each aerial shoot is unique, some tasks take less time to set up and complete. I have the flexibility to tailor aerial filming to the smaller task as well as input to and collaborate alongside the larger project
Filming in HD, Full HD, 4K or Ultra HD resolution with up to 1 hour of flying time at your location and up to 20 minutes of video (unedited). Aerial photographs are captured at high resolution 20MP
Short duration tasks with a pre flight plan, risk assessed and 30 of minutes flight time can often be completed within 2 hours
Most aerial filming can be completed within a half day, (4 hours), factors such as, pre site assessment, flight plan, location safety, travel, weather delays, access permission, airspace and other proximity or Civil Aviation Authority restrictions can have a bearing on what can be done at any one location
Pricing of a job will be on an individual basis and take into consideration complexity and needs of a shoot. Longer shoot days can also be planned in with extra resources, batteries and on site battery charging
Weather and related conditions can be beyond control to ensure safe flight. Environmental conditions can present challenges and bring delays. Flexibility to orient a flight around good weather and climatic conditions is a significant factor as to whether a flight can take place or not on any given day. Weather changes are always factored in at the planning stage with perhaps two or more planned date options seven to ten days apart to provide realistic alternative where needed
Ground based Filming or Photography
My skillset alongside aerial filming extends to ground based filming, sound recording and photography
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) I use are regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). It is essential that I comply with and adhere to the regulations set out by the CAA. Every drone flight involves preparation, location assessed for safety and airspace checks prior to a flight taking place. Environmental conditions can impact as to whether a drone can fly or not
The Remote Pilot has total control of a flight or filming and has the final say if the conditions are not considered safe to fly. Good planning beforehand helps maintain a safe and professional drone operation
To comply with privacy laws and stay within CAA regulations which also relate to safety. I’m not currently permitted to fly within 50 meters of uninvolved people and not allowed to fly within 150 meters of organised open air gatherings or congested areas. Operational planning necessitates keeping within the rules and certification set by the Civil Aviation Authority
I’m certified through the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to fly drones in UK airspace and able to fly drones commercially with CAA – A2 CofC
Certification: CAA – A2 certificate of competence
Insurance: Insured through ‘Coverdrone’
