Aerial filming is logistically complex and faces numerous challenges, including navigating complicated regulations and securing permits / permissions. This checklist provides basic instruction to assist productions in arranging standard aerial filming both safely and within regulation.

If you’re planning to shoot with aircraft other than standard fixed-wing or helicopters, aircraft to aircraft shooting, or if there are additional activities such as parachuting or bungee jumping get in touch with First Option for more detailed advice.

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Shooting Abroad? International Advice

Specialist: Chris McNally

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Chris has supported productions from all types of programmes during his career. He joined First Option in 2013 from the BBC where he was a safety adviser to drama, entertainment and factual productions from entertainment shows through to Sports OBs. He has been Deputy Head of Safety since 2018 and now manages a team of consultants as well as overseeing a number of high-profile shows. He is also a trainer, in particular the presentation of our Senior Managers’ Briefing, and one of the approved trainers for our internal IOSH Production Safety course.

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Article last updated on Sep 10th, 2024

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