Have you considered having a drone for your wedding day?
I had the pleasure of meeting with Andy from Drone Aerial Views who are based on the Sussex/Surrey border but cover nationwide as well as overseas.
Drones have become ever so popular with weddings and events and it is easy to understand why!
What is a drone?
A drone is simply an unmanned aircraft. These image-capturing aircrafts can film and photograph from a unique aerial perspective, providing high quality cinematic footage and photos to treasure forever. Drones are increasingly becoming a ‘must-have’, to help capture those unforgettable wedding moments with a 360 degree view and something I must say, I love!
Why are they ideal for weddings and events?
Drones can be a fantastic option to consider when you are looking at your videography and photography choices, as they can be used in a variety of ways. They can capture key moments of the day – such as videoing a special moment between the bride and groom or perhaps photographing group shot of all your guests from above. Drone filming can look so spectacular, because the footage can really reveal and show the beauty of your venue in full like you would never imagine.
The key thing when planning your drone wedding photography/videography is to allow time to capture the event and carefully choose the moments when it flies. Your drone pilot with be experienced at this and will be able to recommend the best timings. An ideal moment to capture would be between the ceremony and the reception whilst the guests are socialising. I also love capturing the set up before everyone arrives and perhaps at sunset with just the bride and groom. A classic drone wedding shot is to position all the guests together with the bride and groom in the centre whilst the drone ascends into the sky.
Will I need to get permission from my venue to have a drone?
Yes. Your pilot will need permission from the land owner and/or venue before flying. The time and effort spent in the planning drone videography is well worth it, since nothing comes close to capturing breathtaking and unique aerial footage and photos on one of the biggest days of your life!
What kind of venue would best suit drone photography and videography?
Outdoor wedding venues with lots of space make the best venues for drones, but having said that, Drone Aerial Views also have smaller drones that are perfect for indoors.
How do I hire a safe and legal drone operator?
You must make sure that your drone operator is a safe and legal operator. By law, any drone operator who is flying for commercial gain must have permission from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and have a valid insurance. There are many illegal drone operators who use them without CAA permission or insurance, which is a criminal offence.
Andy and his team are professionally qualified and accredited drone pilots, adhering to the guidelines and requirements set out by the Civil Aviation Authority, you can be guaranteed of the professionalism and quality of their drone services.
They operate responsibly and under the rules and regulations set out by the Civil Aviation Authority. To ensure a smooth operation, they take care of all time consuming legal and administrative procedures before they are allowed to operate in built up areas.
Here is a little clip of a beautiful spot in Surrey that gives you a feel of how a drone can capture your day. If you’re interested in talking more about having a drone at your wedding then please do get in touch with me.
I will also be working with Hyde Estate at their stunning marquee venue with Arabian Tents on 13 May 2018 for their open day between 10am - 4pm to create some fabulous footage. Andy from Drone Aerial Views will be available all day to show you a little more and chat with you about how he can film your day.
Image credit – PC Mags, Air Reelz and Jacob Malinski Photography
