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Welcome to the Halo Vue Blog, where we share insights, stories, and inspiration from the world of drone filming and aerial photography in the UK. With over 25 years in media production, we’ve captured everything from high-end TV dramas to creative brand films — and here’s where we pull back the curtain.
You’ll find behind-the-scenes features from our shoots, expert tips on drone cinematography, and updates from across the fast-moving aerial industry. Whether you’re a filmmaker, producer, or simply fascinated by drones, we hope you’ll enjoy exploring the craft, creativity, and technology that power our work.
Phil Fearnley is the creative force behind Halo Vue Aerial Photography
Meet Phil Fearnley, the Yorkshire drone cinematographer behind Halo Vue Aerial Photography: 30+ years behind the lens and 13+ years flying for TV, from Happy Valley and Gentleman Jack to Canal Boat Diaries.
Can You Fly a Drone in a UK National Park? Rules and Permissions Explained
Can you fly a drone in a UK national park? A professional drone pilot explains the rules park by park, from the Lake District and Peak District to Dartmoor, the New Forest and Eryri, plus landowners, byelaws and SSSIs.
Do You Need Permission to Film with a Drone in the UK?
Do you need permission to film with a drone in the UK? A professional drone pilot explains Flyer IDs, Operator IDs, landowners, no-fly zones and SSSIs for new and pro pilots.
Is That Drone Allowed Over My House? The Rules, Explained by a Pro
Can you fly a drone over houses and gardens in the UK? What the CAA says, who owns the air above your garden, privacy, what to do about a drone over your house, and how a professional drone pilot plans filming around homes.
All the New Things We’re Doing for Monarch Mobility
One studio shoot in Yorkshire now becomes photography, product films, AI lifestyle campaigns, AI presenters and real footage transformed for the UK, Europe and the USA.
Drone filming near an airport: how FRZ permission actually works (the Leeds Bradford routine)
How drone filming near an airport works in the UK: FRZ permission, what the CAA says, fees, what3words locations and the phone call on the day, from Halo Vue’s Leeds Bradford routine.
Drone Photography in Yorkshire: Halo Vue’s Yorkshire Life Magazine Feature
Discover the captivating world of drone photography in Yorkshire through Halo Vue’s feature in Yorkshire Life Magazine. Titled “From the Sky to the Screen,” this article highlights our journey from early drone experiments to creating stunning visuals for TV and commercial projects. Join us as we celebrate the breathtaking landscapes of Yorkshire, from the rolling Dales to the vibrant skylines of Leeds and York. With a passion for storytelling and a commitment to showcasing our beautiful region, we invite you to explore how aerial cinematography can transform familiar places into extraordinary experiences. Read more about our journey!
How Phil and Halo Vue Helped Monarch Mobility Reach a National Audience
How Halo Vue helped West Yorkshire’s Monarch Mobility reach a national audience on ITV1, with broadcast-quality photography, promotional films and TV adverts made without big agency costs.
BBC Travel Show: Celebrating 75 Years of the Peak District with Halo Vue
Aerial cinematography for the BBC Travel Show celebrating 75 years of the Peak District, Britain’s first national park, filmed by Halo Vue with the DJI Mavic 4 Pro and Mini 3 Pro for presenter Roma Wells.
TV Advertising Without the Price Tag
How Halo Vue helps small businesses in Yorkshire and beyond get on TV quickly and professionally, without a big-budget price tag.
Flying High at Henley: Aerial Cinematography for the Women’s Henley Regatta 2024 & 2025
Phil Fearnley on flying as official drone pilot for the Women’s Henley Regatta in 2024 and 2025, working with Giggabox Productions on the live broadcast.
Exciting News: We’ve Got New Gear!
New kit day at Halo Vue: the DJI Mavic 4 Pro, with its 100MP Hasselblad camera and 6K video, joins the fleet alongside the DJI Ronin 4D 6K for ground filming on broadcast and commercial shoots.
A guide to flying drones off Boats: The safe way
Drone pilot Phil Fearnley’s guide to flying drones off boats safely: the right kit, airspace checks, risk assessments, hand launching and catching, and a 12-step on-board checklist.
Filming the Iconic WW2 Lancaster Bomber
Filming the Avro Lancaster “Just Jane” by drone for Channel 5’s Digging For Treasure Live with Daisybeck Studios, plus a Norfolk field, Southwark Cathedral and the Thames with Dan Walker and Michaela Strachan.
Hold The Front Page
Behind the scenes on Sky Max’s Hold The Front Page with Josh Widdicombe and Nish Kumar: the drone kit, camera settings and permissions behind the aerials, from Devon to Scotland.
Rosie Jones’s Trip Hazard Series 2 – Aerial Adventures with Halo Vue!
Behind the scenes as drone pilot and stills photographer on Channel 4’s Rosie Jones’s Trip Hazard Series 2, from Bradford and Blackpool with Guz Khan to Pembrokeshire with Fay Ripley.
Drone Pilot on Canal Boat Diaries — 8 Series of Aerial Filming on the UK’s Canals
Eight series as drone pilot on Canal Boat Diaries: what it takes to film aerials on the UK’s canals, from locks and narrowboats to Robbie’s mishaps.
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