Aerial Photography Review: Excellent!
Thanks so much for the kind words Alex! It’s been an absolute pleasure working with you over the past few weeks.
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Aerial Photography New DJI Mini 2 added to the fleet!
The new regulations regarding small unmanned aircraft in UK airspace has opened doors for many flights that were previously only possible under exemptions and authorisations, especially with lighter aircraft. The Mini 2 is a fantastic tool that I am delighted to add to the toolbox.
Aerial Photography Review: 5 stars!
Thanks so much for the kind words Katie! Congratulations to you both.
Aerial Photography Blackpool (un)Illumination
Blackpool has switched off the illuminations for the first time since 1939 – last turned off at the outbreak of the Second World War. Although Blackpool Tower, which, according to Blackpool Council, has “become a symbol of hope and optimism throughout this pandemic”, remains lit.
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Aerial Photography Another 5-star review! 😊
I love hearing feedback from clients! Thank you, Max. I look forward to the next one!
Aerial Photography How many people does it take to fly a…
As much as the branding suggests that this operation is one man and his drone, many missions have huge involvement from a lot of other parties – observers, camera operators, marshals etc. Let me explain with a few examples. These are just hypothetical scenarios and the actual number of people required will be discovered during the initial site survey.
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Aerial Photography How to hire a drone pilot for aerial work
Luckily with the advances in drone technology, aerial photography and videography with drones has become affordable and easy – and in a lot of cases, cheaper and easier than traditional methods of capturing the subject.
In order for a drone pilot to work commercially, they must obtain a Permission for Commercial Operations (PfCO) from the Civil Aviation Authority and carry Public Liability Insurance. I have a PfCO and am fully insured for aerial operations.
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Aerial Photography How to use W3W to send me exact locations
What3Words (W3W hereafter) have developed an amazing system where they divide the world up into 3m² squares. It’s much more accurate than a Google Maps link to a location. And exact locations are a huge part of drone flight planning!
If you already know how to use W3W then jump straight to the Contact Me -> Location Sender page to pick and send the locations. If not, read on!
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