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Is Stafford’s Game of Drones licensed by the CAA. |
Yes - Stafford’s Game of Drones has the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) “Permission for Aerial Work” PFAW which means as a licensed commercial operator of UAV’s (unmanned aerial vehicles) we are governed and regulated by the CAA.
The Civil Aviation PFAW is mandatory for anyone flying drones for commercial use in the UK. We are happy to show you our approvals.
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Is Stafford’s Game of Drones Insured |
Yes - Stafford’s Game of Drones are fully insured against injury and damage for each flight with £5million public liability to fly at altitudes of up to 400 feet.
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Can I see what is being filmed |
Yes - We stream the aerial drone footage in real time to the pilot’s remote controller which allows the client on the ground to see what the aerial camera is capturing.
This lets us to adjust the camera pan, tilt, framing and drone flight path as we fly to
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Are Stafford’s Game of Drones pilots approved by the CAA |
Yes - All of Stafford’s Game of Drones pilots are very experienced and have passed the CAA-approved exams and flight assessments. They all hold the established industry Remote Pilot Qualification (RPQ-s) for multi-rotor aircraft under 7kg.
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How high can your drones UAV’s fly |
Under CAA regulations we are allowed to fly from ground level up to a maximum altitude of 400ft. The airspace for manned aircraft is over 500ft so this leaves a separation zone of 100 feet.
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What about flying in wind and rain |
We do not fly in high winds and rain. We can fly in winds gusting up to 22mph. Our advanced camera gimbal system gives very smooth shots in winds of up to about 15 mph.
Our drones are capable of flying in light rain but rainwater on the camera lenses can spoil any shots.
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What if we have bad weather on the day |
We monitor the weather forecast 5 days in advance of any shoot. If the signs are not good we talk to the client 48 hours prior to the shoot.
If we both decide to stay with the day and we have bad weather, our pilots will wait on site as long as possible in the hope of a break in the weather.
If we have to re-schedule a date because of weather the booking deposit is transferred to the new date.
Weather is known business risk in the UK so we are as flexible as possible to ensure that bookings can be rearranged.
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How long can you fly |
The maximum flight time on a single battery in normal conditions is up to 24 minutes. On average we fly up to 20 minutes before landing and changing the battery.
We carry spare pre-charged batteries on each shoot. It only takes a few minutes to change the battery and get back in air. So we are able to fly all day with very little disruption.
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Can you fly indoors |
Yes – We can fly indoors but we need space. We have flown in warehouses, studios and for safety we can install propeller guards for indoor flights.
Our drones are battery powered with electric motors so there is no worry about polluting the environment. The dynamics of flying indoors are different. The construction and materials in the building can affect how the drone UAV flies.
95% of the time there are no issues with flying indoors but safety is our number one priority. Only a short flight test can give us the final answer.
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How much do your services cost |
Our prices may vary depending on the complexity, associated risks and location of the drone aerial photography. Please call or email us to discuss your plans and requirements.
Each job is unique and because all aerial photography drone flights are covered by CAA regulations. We carry out a detailed online Pre-flight survey before we send you a final quote.
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Can we have a demonstration |
We are happy to offer a short demonstration flight in conjunction with a site visit.