Up until a few of years ago, a helicopter, gyrocopter, microlight or light aircraft were the only options if you wanted to hire an aerial photographer. This made it very expensive, and the cost meant aerial photography was the reserve of television productions, movies and big budge shoots. Drone technology has changed all that.
You can hire an aerial photographer in Cumbria with a drone from around £100. This will cover the costs of a professional, CAA approved drone pilot with equipment capable of delivering high quality results. Cheap drone hire pilots are available, but they are often operating illegally and there can be serious consequences. If you hire an aerial photographer using a drone without insurance, it could end up being a false economy.
Here at Hovershotz, we hold the required permission from the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) to conduct commercial drone work (PfCO) and have the required insurance. We operate the latest DJI drones to ensure quality results. Finally our costs are very reasonable and competitive. Contacting us is the easiest option to get a legal experienced professional drone operator to conduct aerial photography & video in Cumbria, the Lake District & Lancashire at very competitive prices.
A search of Google is another way to find an aerial photographer, but you’ll need to carry out a few checks to ensure you have the right company for the job. These include –
- Does the company use pilots with a PfCO from the CAA. This stands for Permission For Commercial Operations, and means a drone operator can legally offer their services for hire
- Does the company have experience in the type of aerial photography you require? For example, if you’re interested in a drone wedding photographer don’t hire a pilot who specialises in roof inspection work
- Does the company have the right equipment? If you hire an aerial photographer using a drone they must have the right camera and lenses to produce a professional job
- Will the company edit video footage for you and what format will they supply the finished job in
