Drone Property Photographer London
Trusted Drone Photography Services
London Estate Photography is the leading drone photography service for affordable and bespoke drone property photography in London. Our aerial photography provides bespoke drone images for estate agents, property owners, investors, commercial developers, construction sites, Airbnb hosts, and more.
Experienced In Aerial Imagery
Professional drone pilot Frank Biganski is a certified remote drone pilot since 2018. Frank holds a GVC certification from the CAA in the United Kingdom.
In addition, Frank also holds an A1 certification in Switzerland/Europe and a Part 107 certification from the FAA in the United States. Frank’s years of experience and training will deliver affordable stunning drone photography. In turn, this will provide a unique perspective to elevate your property marketing.
With over 140 hours of logged drone flight time and over 615 drone flights, clients can rest assured that Frank’s commitment to safety and quality goes unsurpassed. Furthermore, every flight is backed by Frank’s professional certifications and comprehensive insurance policies to ensure your project is conducted in a professional manor to deliver exceptional imagery every time.
London Drone Property Photography
London Estate Photography provides drone property photography services across all London boroughs. Furthermore, photographer Frank Biganski holds a certified remote pilot status granted by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) with a GVC Operational Authorization. Consequently, this accreditation enables Frank to conduct drone property photography flights across the United Kingdom and Scotland. Notably, possessing the GVC certification demonstrates Frank’s completion of thorough training and testing, ensuring the highest standards of safety in all London drone property photography operations he undertakes.
London Commercial Drone Photography
London Estate Photography is proud to have been contracted by Richardson Projects to photograph many of their completed projects throughout London. Richardson Projects was contracted to install the facades, siding and roofing at several dozen locations to include Bond Street Station, Orme Court, and the Park Modern to name a few. 😎
Drone Photography for £225
Customers can add drone property photography to any regular property photo package for an additional £225. This will provide about 8-10 drone images to highlight the subject property. For example, images might provide the property’s location to the City of London or just a bird’s eye view of a property. Moreover, it may accentuate a lovely garden, pool, show extensive landscaping, or provide an eye-level view of a penthouse flat.
All imagery is photographed in high resolution RAW and edited and delivered as 3000 x 2000 pixels at 150 dpi. Customers may request higher solution images which can be delivered at 8064×4536 pixels at 300 dpi in either JPG or TIFF files. There’s no additional charge for providing higher resolution images.
Pricing of £225 is for locations that are not within a flight restriction zone.
Drone Photography for £275
Properties located within flight restriction zones 157 or 158, which includes areas around Regent’s Park, Hyde Park, Westminster, Blackfriars and St. Pauls Cathedral, will be charged £275 including VAT. The additional fee is for the time it take to draft approval of a flight and submit that request to NATS. Properties located within the London Heliport near Battersea and Fulham will incur an additional £75 which is to cover the cost and time to obtain flight authorization from them.
All flight request must be made seven (7) days in advance, and Frank is typically granted a 30-day flight window so he can fly on the sunniest day possible. All flights must be conducted on non-rainy days when sustained winds are less than 30 mph.
The Royal Parks
Flying a drone within and over any of the Royal Parks is nearly never approved. And if it is approved, a very explicit and comprehensive Risk Assessment Mitigation must be completed and approved by the Royal Parks. Due to the time and complexity of these types of drone flights, we typically will refer you to another drone agency that works at this level. And the pricing can be quite expensive, exceeding £1,000 and many weeks. If you do have a need for drone photography or video within any of the Royal Parks, please contact Frank and he will be happy to provide some drone companies for your consideration.
London Heathrow Airport
For properties located within the London Heathrow Airport flight restriction zones, every flight must be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Some area are limited to altitudes much lower than 120 meters/400 feet so please contact Frank for a quote.
HM Prisons
Unfortunately, Frank choses not to accept drone flights for properties that are located within a HMP no fly zone. To preview if you property is located within a prison no fly zone, please review this map: https://tinyurl.com/London-Flight-Restriction-Map
Increase online click-thru rates by nearly 70%
Implementation of drone images has a proven track record of receiving more calls and click-thru than listings that are not using drone images. Most council byelaws permit the use of drones to photograph any property in London. Firstly, it must be permitted as stipulated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and as outlined in The Air Navigation Order 2016. Secondly, this allows the use of low-risk drones weighing 249 grams to launch from private property. Thirdly, only a few London councils require drone flights to be carried out by a certified remote pilot. Lastly, nearly all councils prohibit the launching of drones in public parks and spaces.
Moreover, “filming” or videotaping in and over most boroughs requires council permission and approval. In turn, this involves making application with the Council, paying a nominal fee, and waiting about 10 working days for approval. Conversely, the customer and remote pilot could face fines if byelaws are not adhered to. In short, it’s always best to hire a certified remote drone pilot before engaging in any commercial drone operations.
London Drone Property Photography
Launching a drone within restricted airspace, as illustrated in the map below, is allowable under specific conditions. However, prior to commencing such operations, a certified remote pilot must secure approval from the National Air Traffic Services (NATS). Application for flight authorisation must be made a minimum of seven days prior to flight operation. To ensure the best images are provided, and considering England’s wet weather conditions, a two-week “weather-window” is typically granted for all drone flight operations. Finally, on the day of flight, the drone pilot must receive a flight code from the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection agency 60 minutes prior to flight. Needless to say, advance planning is always required.
Low-Risk Lightweight Drones
Frank actively provides drone property photography services across every London borough. Moreover, his status as a certified remote pilot, granted by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) with a GVC Operational Authorization, empowers him to conduct drone property photography flights throughout the United Kingdom and Scotland. Notably, the possession of the GVC certification attests to Frank’s completion of rigorous training and testing, guaranteeing the utmost safety standards in all his operations involving London drone property photography.
For this purpose, Frank has curated a list of London boroughs allowing the launch of drones for photographic purposes on private land. He sourced this information directly from the Council websites which primarily focuses on drone usage over parks and public spaces. However, the list specifically applies to private property launches and photography, excluding filming and videotaping activities.
In instances where councils lack defined drone rules or bylaws, the regulations set by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) take precedence. CAA drone laws are consistently enforceable. London Estate Photography does not assume responsibility or liability for the provided information. We emphasize this information is not meant to serve as legal advice. Adherence to CAA UAS drone laws, outlined in The Air Navigation Order 2016, remains mandatory.
