Key safety measures include thorough pre-flight inspections of the aircraft, assessing weather conditions to avoid adverse winds or storms, and ensuring all personnel are adequately trained in emergency procedures. Experienced pilots must be employed to navigate the balloon or blimp safely, while ground support teams must be on standby for launch and landing operations.
Additionally, stringent communication protocols between the aerial and ground teams are essential to coordinate movements and respond promptly to any unforeseen issues. These precautions help mitigate risks and ensure a safe filming environment.

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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 Oct 30th, 2024

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