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Cinematic Drone Filming
for Film & TV

Broadcast-quality aerial visuals that elevate every production

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TV Drama & Film

Drone Filming for Drama,
Documentary & Feature Film

Broadcast-grade aerial cinematography for large-scale productions — from single-location documentaries to multi-day drama shoots requiring complex sequences close to cast and animals.

Recent drama & film credits Happy Valley S3 — ITV Gentleman Jack 1 & 2 — BBC/HBO Vera — ITV Emmerdale — ITV The Ripper — Netflix Bollywood features

Gentleman Jack — Official Trailer, BBC One / HBO

Happy Valley Series 3 — Trailer, BBC One

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You've Seen Our Work — You Just Didn't Know It

A selection of productions featuring Halo Vue aerial cinematography

Caption card for the TV program on Sky Max, Sky Max Hold the front Page
Caption card for the TV program on BBC One, Happy Valley 3
Caption card for the TV program on BBC One, Gentleman Jack
Caption card for the TV program on Netflix, Nandor Fodor and the talking Mongoose
Caption card for the TV program on BBC, The Rap Game UK
Drone Filming for Vera on ITV
Caption card for the TV program on BBC, Gardeners World
Caption card for the TV program on Ch 5, Wedding Valley
Caption card for the TV program on Netflix, Bank Of Dave
Caption card for the TV program on BBC, The Bidding Room
Caption card for the TV program on Ch4, Digging For Treasure Tonight
Caption card for the TV program on Ch4, Bargin Loving Brits by the sea
Caption card for the TV program on BBC One, DIY SOS THE BIG BUILD
Caption card for the TV program on Ch4, Spring Time On The Farm
Drone Filming for Take Us Home : Leeds United on Amazon
Drone Filming for Canal Boat Diaries on BBC
Caption card for the TV program on Ch5, Scrap Kings
Caption card for the TV program on Ch4 , Rosie Jones Trip Hazard
IMDb Philip Fearnley — Aerial Cinematographer · Credits verified on IMDb
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Factual & Documentary

Aerial Filming for Factual,
Documentary & Comedy

For factual and documentary productions we typically operate as a single-pilot unit — selecting the most appropriate aircraft for location and restrictions. From urban shoots requiring sub-250g kit to remote countryside work demanding maximum resolution, we bring the right tool for your brief.

Factual & documentary credits
Countryfile — BBC DIY SOS — BBC The Yorkshire Vet — CH5 Springtime on the Farm — CH5 Canal Boat Diaries — BBC4 ITN News Hold the Front Page — Sky Britain's Favourite 100 Walks — ITV
Production Footage — From the Factual Set
The Flying Scotsman — Drone Cinematography by Philip Fearnley
Josh Widdicombe & Nish Kumar — Hold the Front Page
Julia Bradbury & ITV — Britain's Favourite Walks Top 10
Helen Skelton — Television Presenter at Harewood House

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FPV & Motorsport
High-Speed FPV Filming for
Motorsport & Action Sequences

For high-speed sequences, tight spaces and immersive action coverage, we fly the DJI Avata 2 FPV drone — operated with VR goggles for a first-person perspective that puts the pilot virtually inside the aircraft. The result is footage that no conventional drone can replicate.

DJI Avata 2 FPV
High-speed & immersive sequences
Control
VR Goggles
Video
4K/60fps
Style
Indoor/Outdoor
FPV production credits
Quest's Vintage Voltage Motorsport & car shows Racetrack sequences
What FPV makes possible
Chase sequences at full speed
Follow vehicles along racetracks and through courses at speeds conventional drones cannot match.
Through gaps & tight spaces
Fly through doorways, under bridges, between trees and through confined spaces impossible for larger aircraft.
Slow & cinematic close to ground
FPV isn't just fast — slow, low sweeps over terrain deliver cinematic perspectives unavailable any other way.
Indoor & outdoor capable
The Avata 2 operates safely indoors as well as outside, opening up locations no other drone can access.
Fighter pilot perspective
VR goggle operation puts the pilot inside the aircraft — footage that feels like nothing else on screen.
FPV production footage
FPV & High-Speed Sequences
The Batmobile — FPV Drone Chase, Welsh Countryside
World War 2 Lancaster Bomber — FPV Drone Intercept
Creative Techniques
Beyond the Establishing Shot —
Specialist Aerial Techniques

Standard aerial coverage is only the beginning. Halo Vue's experience across hundreds of productions means we can offer specialist techniques that add a distinct creative dimension to your project.

Incredible Hyperlapse Drone Footage over Bradford — Halo Vue
Aerial Hyperlapse
Time-compressed drone sequences that reveal the passage of hours in seconds — landscapes evolving, light changing, scenes transforming. Powerful for title sequences, transitions and scene-setting.
Long Exposure Photography
Still aerial photography using extended exposure times to capture light trails, star movement and water motion — cinematic images that work equally for editorial, print and digital campaigns.
Reveal & Transition Moves
Precision-flown reveal shots, drone-to-ground transitions and cinematic pull-backs designed to work with an edit — not just standalone aerial coverage bolted onto a cut.
Welsh Castle — Timelapse & Hyperlapse Drone Cinematography
Case Study
Client
Adidas
Commercial campaign — Manchester
Location
Manchester city centre
Duration
3-day production
Environment
Urban / busy streets
Service
Drone filming & cinematography
Road closures coordinated High-altitude & low-level City centre airspace
The brief

Adidas commissioned Halo Vue to provide aerial filming for a commercial campaign across Manchester — requiring both high-altitude establishing shots and low-level cinematic movements within a busy city-centre environment.

Extensive pre-production planning for safe urban drone operations
Road closures and managed filming locations across three days
Dynamic sequences captured the scale and energy of the campaign
Aerial footage integrated seamlessly with ground-based cinematography
Broadcast credits include
BBC · ITV · Netflix · Channel 4 · Sky · Channel 5 · HBO · Amazon · ITN
From the production team
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Cinematographer Matt Gray BSC describes how Phil flew the Inspire 2 low, slow and very close to Suranne Jones in the opening scene of Gentleman Jack — exactly the precise, confident flying a BBC/HBO drama demands.

Matt Gray BSC
Director of Photography
Gentleman Jack · BBC One / HBO
Why Halo Vue
Professional Drone Filming
for Any Production

When your production needs aerial cinematography, Halo Vue delivers the experience, equipment and reliability trusted by broadcasters, production companies and creative agencies throughout the UK.

9,261+
Logged flights
13+
Years experience
£5M
Public liability
CAA
PDRA-01 authorised
Regular filming locations
London Manchester Leeds Sheffield Cardiff Edinburgh Lincoln UK-wide
30 Years of Production Experience
Led by Phil Fearnley — cinematographer, photographer and director with credits spanning BBC, ITV, Netflix, Channel 4 and Sky.
Backup Aircraft on Every Job
We arrive with backup aircraft and comprehensive operational planning — because productions can't afford equipment failure on the day.
Understands Production Workflows
We integrate seamlessly alongside directors, DOPs and production teams — not just a drone operator, but a crew member who speaks the language of television and film.
Competitive Travel Costs
Based in West Yorkshire — central location means rapid access to productions across England, Scotland and Wales while keeping travel costs competitive.
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