Drone video production service

The best drone for videography depends on your specific project needs and budget.

At Page One, we use a range of drones, including several DJI models that offer exceptional image quality while maintaining reliability in various conditions. For professional drone video production, we recommend systems that provide stable 4K footage, good low-light performance and reliable flight controls.

When we filmed the NCT Electric bus launch at dawn, we selected one of our advanced DJI drones specifically because of its excellent low-light capabilities. This allowed us to capture stunning footage in challenging lighting conditions and deliver a fast-turnaround TV advert that exceeded our client’s expectations.

Your specific needs might differ. Property developers like Lovell Homes require drones to capture sweeping panoramic shots of large development sites. In contrast, automotive clients like E.ON Drive need drones capable of tracking moving vehicles smoothly. We’re always happy to discuss which drone best suits your project requirements.

Professional filmmakers increasingly incorporate drone videography as an essential tool in their production equipment. At Page One, we’ve worked with filmmakers across numerous industries who recognise that aerial perspectives add tremendous value to their storytelling capabilities.

Our results speak for themselves. When we partnered with E.ON Drive to create their launch video, we integrated aerial footage to establish location context and capture dynamic car-to-car sequences that would have been prohibitively expensive with traditional helicopter filming. The resulting video effectively communicated their vision for EV charging infrastructure in a visually compelling way.

Similarly, our work with developers like Castleward in Derby transformed what could have been standard property marketing into captivating visual narratives. The aerial footage provided perspectives that helped potential buyers visualise the entire development in context with the surrounding urban environment – solving the client’s challenge of communicating the scale and integration of their project.

At Page One we have a variety of drones to provide footage across the spectrum.

Our smallest open category drone can provide exceptional quality in areas which heavier drones may struggle to shoot in due to access restrictions or uncontrolled members of the public.

Our larger drones provide bigger sensors for lower light, as well as longer focal length lenses to bring you closer to the action.

We can easily bring in custom FPV drones and operators with cameras large and small,  and have even provided 360 global drone footage.

With our lightweight and agile approach, we can easily fly and produce video in situations bigger operators may struggle with.

To fly commercially in the UK or Europe,  you need to be a licensed operator with registration in those jurisdictions.

For the UK you need to be a licensed with the CAA, and to legally operate drones in Europe,  you need to be licensed with EASA.

Depending on which drone you wish to use,  you will require certification in different categories.

In addition you will require insurance for your drone flights.

Page One is a licensed operator under both the CAA and EASA, and can fly drones throughout Europe.

The costs of drone video will depend on the nature of the project, where it is located, and how much time we need to spend to do that.

Costs for a simple flight with a rushes package can be as low as £500 ex vat.

For a better understanding of how much your drone video will cost,  check out our Budget Builder.

Modern professional drones offer sophisticated live video capabilities that have transformed how we approach specific projects.

The live feed lets you see exactly what your drone camera captures in real time, enabling precise framing and ensuring you get the perfect shot before leaving the location.

When producing the Human Drive testing video at MIRA for autonomous vehicle research, our live video capabilities proved invaluable. The development team needed to see footage immediately to ensure we captured the key technical aspects of their AV testing while maintaining the confidentiality of proprietary systems. The live feed allowed for immediate feedback and adjustments during the shoot.

For events like the Birmingham property development launch with the West Midlands mayor, this technology enabled us to show stakeholders immediate results and make adjustments to capture the most impactful angles of the development site. This collaborative approach ensures you receive footage that perfectly aligns with your vision while maximising efficiency on location.

In addition to location live feeds from our drones,  we can also link these into popular social platforms like Facebook,  Youtube,  or Vimeo to provide low cost live broadcast facilities.