Cinematic & FPV Drone Videographer with Operational Authorisation in the Specific Category from CAA

I’m a professional Drone Videographer. I can help with the creation of your aerial video footage and still photographs.

I’m a broadcast and digital videographer with 30+ years in the industry, creating TV and online content for 1000’s of various projects, businesses and brands.

I’m based in Norwich, Norfolk offering my drone Cinematic & FPV service to the whole of East Anglia: Norfolk. Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire. I have filmed 1000s flights.

I create well thought out video sequences that help tell your story that my for my clients are trying to convey, while greatly enhancing the viewer experience.

Cinematic drone filming in a Norfolk town - Great Yarmouth

Cinematic

Everybody loves the beauty of a cinematic drone shot. Generally slowly movements than FPV, the footage from this style look great in any production.

Drone filming on Norfolk coast FPV style

FPV

Using a very small, robust drone, First Person View (FPV) gets right into the action. It’s faster, more lightweight. I’m able to fly in very small spaces to create exciting sequences.

Showreel thumbnail from a Norfolk video production on the beach
Lowestoft drone shot summers day

I have the most up-to-date certification from the Civil Aviation Authority that makes my drone flights safe and legal for use.


Operational Authorisation from CAA

General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC) in the Specific category

A2 Certificate of Competence (A2 CofC)

Drone Videographer: How I work

I’ll carry out a free site survey of the location where you would like your drone flight. I’ll highlight any risks, from air space to obstacles.

Survey results & your Quote

When I send your site survey results, I’ll include my bespoke quotation.

Your Location Checks

I’ll create the legally required risk assessments, method statement, and where needed, flight plan and contacting the authorises.

Get Airborne

I’ll arrive at the location and set up ready for take off, capturing your video and photo content.

Where need, I will have a drone observer present with me, to ensure we are working in accordance to CAA regulations.

Digitally Delivered

Once the footage has been backed-up, I’ll upload the footage on my online storage account and share a simple, and easy, download link. Or I can edit the footage via my Freelance Video Editing service.

Some of our clients logos
Some of my clients; Entrusted & Proud

My Operational Authorisation in the Specific category license from CAA means I’m legally required to take care of all pre-flight planningf

From my Civil Aviation Authorises risk assessments, air space checks to planning with Air Traffic Control, local authorities and maintaining the legally required logs.

My preparation will ensure your drone flights are legal, and most importantly safe for you, other airspace users and members of the public and the surroundings.

Norwich Research Park and Norfolk & Norwich Hospital

Felixstowe, near Ipswich, Suffolk

Lowestoft, Suffolk

Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

Drone Videographer Rate Card

When you commission me to carry out your drone flights, I can provide all the time you need the drone airborne for, along with enough time I’m on location.

My drone project planning is in connection with my Civil Aviation Authority training and certification and includes

  • CAA Operational AuthorisationSpecific category
  • Air space checks
  • Liaising with Air Traffic Control
  • Contacting local authorities if needed
  • Travel anywhere in UK at cost

Drone, aerial filming from

£ 450 +VAT
  • Complete flight planning
  • Cinematic & FPV style filming
  • Full CAA Risk Assessment
  • Latest rules & reg adhere
  • Method Statement
  • Day or night flight
  • £10m public liability insurance
  • £100,000 Pro indemnity
  • Digital delivery
  • UAV Observer option

Drone Videographer FAQ

frequently asked questions

What drones do you use?

DJI Mavic 3 the dron eI use for my drone videography and photography

DJI Mavic 3 with the RC PRO controller:
Lens 1: 24mm Prime Lens. Micro 4/3 CMOS sensor / Hasselblad
Lens 2: 1/2 CMOS sensor / 162mm telephoto / up to x28
Weight:
800 grams
Video: up to 5.1K / 200Mbs / 25-120 fps
Photo: jpeg or RAW, 20 megapixel
Colour space: Rec. 709, HLG or D-Log
Max wind speed Resistance: 27 mph

DJI Avata 2 with the Motion controller 3
Lens: ‌1/1.3-inch image sensor
Weight: 380 grams
Video: 4K / 130Mbs / 25-100 fps
Colour space: Rec. 709 or D-Log

Max wind speed Resistance: 24 mph

Do you need the ‘Specific category’ license to use a drone in the UK?

If you don’t have the Specific category license you are very restricted in what you can do, and rightfully so.
The licensing is there not only to educate but also to protect the public, property and surroundings.

I’m licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority with Operation Authorisation with:
– General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC) in the Specific category
– A2 Certificate of Competence (A2 CofC)

I also hold an Operator and Flyer ID.

All of my certifications allow me to do more in the air – safe & legal.
I’m trained to the CAA standards to ensure I’m #DroneSafe.

I have a drone of less than 250g, can I fly anywhere?

It’s a myth that if a drone is under 250g it’s exempt from the rules and regulations. The user may not need an Operator or Flyer ID, but they are very much restricted as to what they can do and where.

If you have a drone under 250g, I highly recommended you get the bare minimum of an Operator and Flyer ID. Obtaining these will teach you the safe use of your drone.

What are my drone videography filming formats?

I’ve created a blog for my clients who opt’ed to edit my drone Video files. Filming File Formats.