Leading Drone Photographer London
Capturing the city’s dynamic landmarks requires more than just a camera — it requires an elevated perspective. The Big Ladder is the number one choice for drone photography and Videography in Central London.
The Big Ladder offers a bird’s-eye view that transforms ordinary scenes into extraordinary visual experiences. We are fully insured and certified to fly in residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational areas in London. Our work is often featured in national newspapers and News Corporations, allowing clients to enhance their visibility.
Whether you are a property developer, an event planner, or a marketing agency, our state-of-the-art drone technology including being able to record in FPV can help you transform your visual content into extraordinary visuals.
Recent Drone Photography and Videography Projects in London
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Why Choose the Big Ladder for Professional Drone Photography and Videography Projects in London
Fully Insured and Certified – Chris of The Big Ladder is GVC PDRA-01 certified and insured – this means he can fly drones within visual line of sight (VLOS) in residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational areas.
Experienced Drone Pilot – Thanks to close associations with NATS, London Heliport and London City Airport, we have a streamlined permissions process enabling shoots in all central London restricted zones at short notice giving your organisation the opportunity to gain much needed worldwide publicity.
An keen eye for detail – Chris Gorman is not only a skilled drone operator but also an experienced photographer and videographer. This combination of technical know-how and artistic vision enables him to deliver exceptional results tailored to your specific needs.
Battersea Power Station
Affiliated with DJI
Chris Gorman is a London drone photographer affiliated with leading drone manufacturer DJI utilising the best aerial photography and film making technology.
Trusted by Clients Across London
Case Study: IMG Media
The Big Ladder has worked with IMG Media for the last 5 years capturing the stunning night lights of Hyde Parks Winter Wonderland. A shoot carried out in conjunction with The Royal Parks and The Metropolitan Police.
As the shoot is directly in the middle of the Hyde Park R157 (restricted airspace, drone no fly zone) we begin the permission process liaising with NATS (National Air Traffic Services) and the Metropolitan Police. (PDP). A process that takes around 10 days to clear (often sooner). All shoots also need landowner permission to take off and land (particularly in London). On this occasion the Royal Parks signed off the project straight away.
We then risk assess to the entire operation presenting this to all parties and finally wait for the weather to be onside. Conditions must always be calm for any drone shoot. We cannot fly in wind or rain. The resulting footage both stills and video, is then supplied to both Winter Wonderland and under agreement sent out by the Big Ladder to national media. In this instance we have secured many national newspaper articles giving the event a high boost.
Our Drone Photography and Videography is often Featured in National Newspapers including
Areas of London that the Big Ladder can provide Drone Photography and Videography in London
Our Drone Photography and Videography Services allows us to take stunning shots in nearly almost all of the capital including but not restricted to:
- Chelsea and Battersea
- Wembley and Park Royal
- Canary Wharf
- Hyde Park Corner
- Richmond and Kew Olympic Park
Certain areas of London require prior approval and permission for filming.
The Big Ladder has expert connections with NATS, the Metropolitan Police, and Battersea Heliport to assist you in planning and securing the necessary authorisation ahead of filming.
If you are unsure whether your location requires prior approval, we would be happy to assist you.