Solent Sky Services
The UK's Leading Aerial Film Crew
A family-run, multi-award-winning, full-service aerial media and drone survey team. Professional aerial films and ground photos, property and land surveys, FPV drone filming, and in-house editing and marketing.
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Client Testimonials
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We've earned the trust of leading brands across multiple industries.
"Solent Stevedores has been working with Solent Sky Services for more than 4 years and in that time Mike and the team has created extremely high-quality video content showcasing our services that we use across our website, social media and high-profile industry events. Solent Sky Services continue to deliver creative, high-end video content which truly reflects the industry-leading operations our team has across our 7 locations in the UK and internationally. We look forward to working with the team as our business and operations continue to grow."
Fiona Robinson
Managing Director — Solent Stevedores
Maritime
"Mike and the team are quite frankly the best in the business. For highly creative, inspiring and innovative video capture, Solent Sky Services are your go-to team. I've been working with the team for 5 years across multiple clients and they always deliver exceptional quality, awe-inspiring edits that enhance PR and marketing campaigns."
Hayley Hayley Griffith MCIPR
Strategic communications expert for Maritime — And So The Story Goes Ltd.
Maritime
"We highly recommend Solent Sky Services, their customer service is second to none. We were so impressed with their professionalism and creative talent. Their staff are not only friendly but also highly skilled and have exceptional people skills. Nothing was ever too much trouble. They went above and beyond to ensure the final product met our vision. Our finished product was fantastic! Thank you Mike and the Solent Sky Services team, we cannot thank you enough."
— City of Portsmouth College
Education & CommunityOur Services
Professional drone services for every industry and application
9+
Years Excellence
Your Aerial Production Partner
From Burberry fashion shows to F1 motorsport campaigns, we deliver when the stakes are highest.
As a multi-award-winning, family-run team based in Hampshire, we combine technical expertise with the personal accountability that agencies and brands demand.
CAA
Licensed & Insured
1000+
Projects Delivered
2
Industry Awards
200+
Happy Clients
Why Industry Leaders Choose Us
Qualified FPV Pilots
CAA licensed with specialist FPV endorsements
100% In-House
No subcontractors — your project, our team
Cinema & Broadcast Quality
4K-8K cinema-grade capture systems
CAA Approved
Full PDRA01 / GVC and A2CofC permissions with £10M insurance
Social Media Ready
Fast turnaround optimised for digital platforms
Serious About Safety
Full risk assessments and method statements
Multi-Day Flexibility
Available for extended shoots and campaigns
Experienced Team
1000+ projects across all sectors
Professional Fleet
Equipment You Can Rely On
We invest in the latest technology so you don't have to worry about equipment limitations, backup systems, or technical failures.
Cinema-Grade Quality
4K-8K footage with professional colour science
Rapid Deployment
Multiple platforms ready for any environment
Fully Redundant
Backup equipment on every shoot
Survey & Cinema Drones
CAA-approved platforms for commercial operations
DJI Inspire 3
Broadcast-quality 8K aerial cinematography
DJI Mavic 4 Pro
Versatile aerial photography and quick deployments
DJI Air 3 S
C1 rated drone, making it a useful as the Mini 4 Pro for highly congested areas and tight spaces, but with a better sensor and dual lens for increased creative options
DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise RTK
Ideal for land surveying, infrastructure inspection, emergency response, and precision mapping applications requiring centimeter-level accuracy
Parrot Anafi
Ideal for outdoor adventure documentation, architectural inspections with upward-angle capabilities, and defense/security applications where Ministry of Defence approval and unique camera angles are essential
DJI Mini 4 Pro
Compact surveys and event coverage
First Person View (FPV) Filming Drones
High-speed tracking and immersive cinematography
DJI Avata 360
Iflight Nazgul Evoque DC5 5 inch FPV drone
Perfect for capturing fast-paced aerial chase sequences, sweeping landscape reveals, and immersive POV shots that traditional drones can't achieve
Cinelifter Whoop - Straw Hat Sam Le Puffin
Ideal for flying indoors around talent, navigating tight architectural spaces, and capturing intimate close-up shots where larger drones would be too risky or cumbersome
DJI Avata 2
GEPRC Cinelog30 V3
Shen Drones THICC
Film & TV Productions, Commercials
GEPRC CineLog 25
Tight indoor spaces and smooth indoor tracking
Cameras & Sensors
Cinema-grade capture for every application
RED Komodo 6K
Our main camera: versatile, for highest-quality storyboarded productions
Nikon-ZR
The Nikon Z R: a lightweight cinema camera perfect for run-and-gun shooting, handheld work, and gimbal operation. With 6K RAW recording and professional features, it's an ideal B-camera to our RED Komodo for versatile, cinematic coverage
Zenmuse X9-8K Air
Hollywood-grade aerial cinematography
FUJI X-T4
Ground-based photography and B-roll
Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K
Cinema-grade FPV footage
GoPro HERO 11
High-speed action footage
Ready for take-off?
Whether you need aerial footage, drone surveys, or creative consultation, let's talk.
Documentary Film
Between 2020 and 2021, we created an uplifting documentary capturing the resilience of key workers, business owners, and local residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.