Professional Aerial Filming by a Solo Operator
Industry Insight: The Evolution of Aerial Filming
Halo Vue founder Phil Fearnley was featured in British Cinematographer, one of the industry's specialist publications, in an in-depth article exploring the evolution of aerial cinematography in film and television.
Written by Kevin Hilton, the feature includes Phil's professional insights into the creative possibilities and production benefits of drone filming, alongside contributions from other leading aerial cinematography specialists.
The article also highlights Halo Vue's work on television productions including Emmerdale, Gentleman Jack and Vera, and showcases four of Phil's aerial photographs.
Sky Risers: Aerial Filming
All single-operator drone filming is carried out by Phil Fearnley, owner of Halo Vue Aerial Photography and one of the UK’s early professional drone pilots. With over 13 years of experience in the drone industry, Phil has accumulated hundreds of hours of commercial drone flight time.
Phil also holds a Private Pilot Licence (PPL(A)) for fixed-wing aircraft and has worked as an award-winning professional photographer for over 25 years.
For productions where a full drone crew isn’t required, our single-operator service provides a flexible, cost-effective option, using professional equipment and maintaining the same commitment to safety, creativity and production quality.
Meet the man who films drone shots for TV shows in Yorkshire
Meet the Man Behind the Drone Shots in Yorkshire's TV Shows
Halo Vue Aerial Photography was featured in Yorkshire Life in a dedicated editorial article about founder Phil Fearnley and his journey into professional drone filming.
In conversation with John Foster, the feature explores Phil's Yorkshire roots, his move from photography into aerial cinematography, and his work capturing drone footage for some of the region's best-known television productions.
Working with News Crews
Its also possible for presenters to do Piece to Cameras via our drone giving dynamic News Reports. Very useful for showing the scale of an area.
The ITV Tonight show has used Phil’s services many times including the dramatic Beast from the East report with Helen Skelton.
Combine flying & camera skills
The ITV “Tonight” show has used the Single Crew service many times including the dramatic Beast from the East with Helen Skelton and more recently Frontline Care: Saving the NHS?
Phil also spent many months filming around the UK with TV presenter Julia Bradbury for ITV Shivers 100 Walks which was nominated for a RTS Award. A testament to Phils combined Flying and Camera skills.
Out On Location
All our aircraft have the ability to be packed down into a portable back pack making it the perfect choice for filming off grid in inaccessible locations by 4x4s. If you can walk it we can film it!
