WHAT IS THE HEIGHT, RANGE & SPEED OF THE UAV?
Due to the conditions placed on unmanned aerial systems by the CAA, we are only permitted to fly up to 400ft high, however we can apply for extended heights on a job-by-job basis if flying higher is required. We can also fly out to 500m giving us a 1km radius and can if required fly at up to approximately 50km/ph and need line of sight with the UAV at all times.
HOW MUCH DOES THE SERVICE COST?
We price each job on an individual basis. Factors including the location, risk, amount of pre-shoot work required (such as site visits or obtaining special flying permissions, if required) will play a part. Aerial photography prices start from £995 + VAT, with aerial filming from £1,295 + VAT.
We also offer full editing and film creation packages too with prices starting at £595.
DOES SKYVANTAGE HIRE OUT ITS EQUIPMENT TO THIRD PARTIES?
No. Each pilot needs to be certified and licensed by the CAA with each Aerial System registered to and used by a specific designated pilot. Any job which is required is flown by us!
ARE UAV’s BETTER THAN HELICOPTERS & TRACKING RAILS?
They get different result, however they are certainly much cheaper! Helicopters are loud and intrusive and cannot fly below 500ft. Our battery powered drones are relatively quiet and can fly much closer to the action giving a far more intimate view point. We can also get our multi-rotor up in the air quickly when action may be sporadic. Therefore you have access to aerial filming throughout the day rather than a specified small window of time with a helicopter.
Dolly rails are limited in their direction and also take time to set up. We can have an aerial platform in the air with a few minutes notice and can fly in any direction with full 360° panning capabilities – over water, snow, mud and other ground conditions not possible with dolly rails. However dolly rails are relatively silent so much better for shooting acting with dialogue for example.
