This guidance provides information and instruction to assist productions in completing basic aerial filming both safely and within national and international regulation.
The Civil Aviation Authority is the UK's independent specialist aviation regulator, whose responsibilities include airlines, airports, airspace, aviation capacity and security, drones and pilot medicals.
Flying is a heavily regulated activity with legislation in place to minimise its significant safety risks. This checklist will assist productions in arranging aerial filming both safely and legally.
Using hot air balloons, blimps and airships requires meticulous planning and attention to detail.
Using drones in film and TV production involves significant health and safety issues. Ensuring safe operation to prevent accidents or injuries is paramount.
Some forms of drone use are classed as controlled activities which require CAA, permissions and appropriate insurance.
Gliders lack engines which limits their ability to manoeuvre, and makes them reliant on pilots' skill and environmental factors for movement and altitude adjustments.
Helicopter operations pose risks such as noise and downwash from helicopter rotors, potential mechanical failures, mid-air collisions and hazardous weather conditions.
Microlights are highly sensitive to weather conditions, including wind, turbulence, and sudden weather changes, and generally have fewer safety features compared to larger aircraft
Model aircraft have the potential to inflict considerable injury or damage and must therefore be operated only by persons possessing the necessary knowledge and experience to do so safely
Weather dependence, risk of equipment failure, terrain, and maintaining safe altitude are all risks inherent to para- and hang gliding
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