Our Drone & Camera Equipment
DJI Inspire 2 — X7 Camera
Our flagship aerial camera. The Zenmuse X7’s Super 35 sensor and 14 stops of dynamic range give drama and high-end broadcast productions cinema-grade aerials that sit comfortably alongside the main unit’s footage.
- High-end TV drama
- Feature film
- Commercials
- Happy Valley (BBC One)
- Gentleman Jack (BBC / HBO)
- Emmerdale (ITV)
- Vera (ITV)
- Dedicated DL-mount prime lenses — 16mm, 24mm, 35mm and 50mm — with remote focus and aperture control
- Records 6K CinemaDNG raw and 5.2K Apple ProRes — full grading flexibility in post
- Dual-operator control — separate pilot and camera operator for precise, cinematic framing
- Silent battery charging onboard our VW 4Motion Transporter between takes
- Live feed to director’s monitor and video village as standard
DJI Inspire 2 — X5s Camera
A micro 4/3 sensor with 12 stops of dynamic range makes the Inspire 2 X5s the smart choice for productions that need broadcast-grade aerial imagery without the X7 price tag.
- Factual series
- Documentary
- Broadcast features
- Countryfile (BBC One)
- Britain’s Favourite 100 Walks (ITV)
- The Yorkshire Vet (Channel 5)
- Full set of dedicated prime lenses with remote focus and aperture control
- Records up to 5.2K ProRes and 5.2K CinemaDNG raw — the same capability as the X7 rig
- Silent battery charging onboard our VW 4Motion Transporter between takes
- Live feed to director's monitor and video village as standard
DJI Mavic 4 Pro
The Mavic 4 Pro is our lightweight workhorse — a sub-1kg drone that punches well above its size with a Hasselblad triple-camera system and 51-minute flight time. Ideal for fast-moving shoots, tight locations, or any production needing quality aerials without the logistics of a larger rig.
- Returning factual series
- Documentary
- Fast-moving location days
- Disney+ documentary
- America’s Got Talent
- Canal Boat Diaries (U&Yesterday)
- 360° Infinity Gimbal — smooth, unrestricted footage from any angle
- 50MP and 48MP telephoto cameras for versatile focal lengths on a single flight
- Omnidirectional obstacle avoidance for safe operation in complex environments
- DJI RC Pro 2 controller with a 7-inch, 2000-nit screen — fully visible in direct sunlight
DJI Mavic 3 Pro
Three cameras, one aircraft. The Mavic 3 Pro's triple Hasselblad system gives us wide, medium and long focal lengths on a single flight — no lens swaps, no compromises. The go-to choice when productions need versatile aerials without the overhead of a larger rig.
- Presenter-led and travel shows
- Property and lifestyle
- Corporate films
- Rosie Jones’s Trip Hazard (Channel 4)
- Britain’s Most Expensive Houses (Channel 5)
- DIY SOS (BBC One)
- Three focal lengths in one flight — 24mm wide, 70mm medium tele, 166mm long tele
- 3-axis gimbal with advanced stabilisation for smooth movement at speed
- Omnidirectional obstacle sensing for safe operation in complex environments
- 12km OcuSync 3.0 transmission — reliable signal on large-scale location shoots
- High-quality H.264/H.265 footage — ideal when ProRes isn't a production requirement
DJI Mavic 3 Cine
The Mavic 3 Cine brings broadcast-grade ProRes recording to a compact, highly portable package — making it one of the most cost-effective ways to get a professional drone onto any production. With 46 minutes of flight time and full omnidirectional obstacle sensing, it's as capable indoors as it is on wide open locations.
- Documentary
- Drama GVs and second unit
- ProRes workflows
- Canal Boat Diaries (BBC Four)
- Digging for Britain (BBC)
- The Bidding Room (BBC One)
- 5.2K ProRes on the main 24mm Hasselblad camera — broadcast quality out of the box
- H.264 and H.265 recording in both D-Log and Normal colour modes
- Secondary camera with up to 28x zoom — versatile reach without changing aircraft
- Full omnidirectional obstacle sensing — safe for indoor flights and confined spaces
DJI Mavic Mini 5 Pro
The Mini 5 Pro packs a 1-inch sensor and 14 stops of dynamic range into a sub-250g frame — giving productions broadcast-capable aerials with minimal regulatory overhead. Vertical shooting, subject tracking and LiDAR obstacle sensing make it as versatile as drones twice its size.
- News and current affairs
- Towns and built-up locations
- Social and vertical content
- ITV News and Calendar
- Channel 5 News
- The One Show (BBC One)
- Sub-250g — operates under lighter CAA regulatory requirements, reducing restrictions on where and when we can fly
- 10-bit D-Log M and HLG colour modes — full grading flexibility in post
- Med-Tele Mode (~48mm, 2× zoom) for tighter subject framing without changing aircraft
- 225° gimbal roll + True Vertical Shooting — native portrait orientation with no crop for social deliverables
- LiDAR forward sensing and omnidirectional obstacle avoidance — safe in low light and complex environments
- ActiveTrack 360° subject tracking with obstacle avoidance — ideal for talent or vehicle follow shots
- 42GB internal storage + microSD — fast offload via WiFi 6 QuickTransfer on location
DJI Avata 2 — FPV Drone
The Avata 2 brings FPV filmmaking into productions safely and accessibly. Where conventional drones circle and establish, the Avata 2 threads through architecture, weaves between trees, or tracks fast-moving subjects with a visceral, immersive quality that no other aircraft can replicate. Stable enough for broadcast straight out of camera, with GyroFlow post-stabilisation available for ultra-smooth results.
- Indoor fly-throughs
- Action and chase sequences
- Venue and brand films
- Lancaster Bomber
- Terberg DTS
- 48MP stills in JPEG and RAW — 4K video in H.264 and H.265
- 10-bit D-Log M for full colour grading flexibility in post
- Horizon Steady technology — level, stable footage even through dynamic manoeuvres
- GyroFlow compatible — additional post-stabilisation for ultra-smooth results
- Safe for indoor flights and tight spaces — ideal for location work requiring creative angles impossible with a conventional drone
DJI Ronin 4D — Ground Camera System
Our ground-based cinema rig. The Ronin 4D pairs a full-frame Zennmuse X9 camera with 4-axis stabilisation that eliminates the bobbing and shake of conventional gimbals — delivering buttery-smooth footage whether walking, running or navigating uneven terrain. Paired with the Tilta Float system, it matches the cinematic quality of our aerial work on the ground.
- 4-axis stabilisation with active Z-arm — eliminates bobbing on handheld and moving shots
- LiDAR autofocus with 43,000 laser points — accurate subject tracking to 10m in any light
- Dual-native ISO 800 / 5000 — clean image in low-light environments
- Wireless video transmission to director's monitor and video village up to 20,000ft
- Tilta Float vest and arm — the Ronin 4D rides on a Steadicam-style body rig for long, smooth walking and tracking shots
- Lenses included: 16mm · 24mm · 35mm · 50mm prime
Portable Power Stations — Silent, Off-Grid Power
We bring our own power to every shoot. Two portable power stations keep the drones and all our kit charged throughout the day with no mains supply and no generator, so we can film anywhere and stay completely silent while we do it.
- Power off grid — a full day of charging wherever the location is, however remote
- Totally silent — no generator noise on set and nothing to interfere with location sound
- No mains power needed when filming — nothing to arrange with the location, nothing to run cables to
- Used on all our shoots — drone batteries, monitors, controllers and accessories stay charged all day
- Predominantly used on Canal Boat Diaries — filmed along the canals, where the whole shoot is off grid
DJI Power 1000 V2
- SDC super-fast charging for compatible DJI drone batteries — back in the air in around half an hour
- Two UK mains sockets, two 140W USB-C and two USB-A ports — monitors, laptops, lights and chargers all powered at once
- Near-silent operation — no generator noise on set, no interference with location audio
- Fully recharged from the mains in under an hour between locations
- Long-life LFP battery rated for 4,000 charge cycles
EcoFlow Mini
- Silent operation — no generator noise on set, no interference with location audio
- Recharges from our vehicle's 12V socket while in transit between locations
- Weighs 2.85kg — compact enough to carry to any location
- Keeps drone batteries, monitors, controllers and accessories powered throughout the day
- Ideal for remote or off-grid shoots where mains power isn't available
Canon R5 — Full Frame Mirrorless
Our ground-based stills and video camera. The R5's 45MP full-frame sensor and in-body stabilisation ensure the same visual quality on the ground as our aerial work in the air — sharp, detailed, and consistent whether shooting stills for editorial or video for broadcast.
- 45MP full-frame stills — editorial and print quality as standard
- In-body image stabilisation — stable handheld footage without additional support rigs
- Dual Pixel autofocus with subject and eye tracking for reliable focus on talent
- HDMI, USB-C and headphone jack — clean connectivity for professional monitoring workflows
- Lenses: 16mm f/2.8 STM · 35mm f/2.8 STM · 24–110mm f/4–7.1 STM
- Audio: Røde VideoMic auxiliary · Røde Wireless GO II wireless lapel system
- Lighting: Canon 580EX II Speedlite
DJI Ronin SC2 Gimbal
A lightweight 3-axis gimbal that turns any of our mirrorless cameras into a fluid, cinema-style motion system. The SC2 eliminates camera shake on walking shots, vehicle mounts and dynamic handheld moves — paired with a 5-inch Blackmagic monitor for real-time on-set monitoring.
- 3-axis motorised stabilisation — smooth, shake-free footage on any movement
- Compatible with Canon R5 and Lumix S5 — flexible camera pairing to suit the production
- 5-inch Blackmagic monitor included — real-time footage review for operator and director
- Compact and fast to deploy — ideal for documentary, corporate and fast-turnaround shoots
Hague K5 Camera Jib
The K5 jib adds sweeping crane moves and elevated angles to any ground shoot — the kind of shots that would otherwise require a full-size crane and crew. Lightweight, fast to set up, and capable of carrying up to 5kg, it integrates seamlessly into a lean production workflow.
- 5kg payload capacity — supports our full mirrorless camera and lens combinations
- Sweeping crane moves and elevated angles without the cost or logistics of a full crane
- Compact and lightweight — packs down quickly and transports in our vehicle alongside other kit
- Fast setup — minimal time on location, ideal for fast-paced production schedules
Portable LED Studio Lighting
A full portable studio lighting package that travels with us to any location. From high-output key lights to diffused panels, strobes and colour-changing tubes, we have everything needed for interviews, product shoots, studio photography and green screen work — without the need for a fixed studio.
- Nanlite Forza 500 — high-output LED monolight for powerful key lighting in any environment
- Nanlite FS-300 — large-format soft LED panel for natural, diffused fill light
- Large softboxes — even, flattering light for interview setups and portrait work
- Neewer LED panels — flexible supplementary lighting for fill, background or accent use
- Elinchrom strobe lights — freeze motion crisply for high-speed stills photography
- Nanlite Pavotube 4ft colour tubes (pair) — RGB colour-changing tubes for creative background and accent lighting
- Mid-size popup green and blue screen backgrounds — ready for chroma key and compositing work
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