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Drone Operator Cheltenham

Drone Operator for Hire
Cheltenham & Gloucestershire

CAA-licensed drone pilot based locally in Cheltenham. Four aerial systems including FPV. Available for commercial shoots, property filming, and agency productions. Ground camera package included on every booking.

Four Systems, One Operator

The right aerial system depends on the brief, the location, and what the footage needs to do. All four systems travel to every shoot.

DJI Mavic 4 Pro

  • Primary commercial aerial
  • 4K cinema quality
  • Smooth stabilised shots
  • Handles wind
  • Establishing shots, reveals, overhead coverage

Sub-250g Drone

  • Under CAA weight threshold
  • More urban flexibility
  • Fewer restrictions near buildings
  • Ideal for city-centre and populated areas

FPV Drone

  • High-speed immersive footage
  • Architectural flythroughs
  • Action sequences
  • Fundamentally different look to stabilised aerial

Custom FPV Rig

  • Built for specific performance requirements
  • Higher speed
  • Adapted camera mounting
  • For demanding FPV sequences

Aerial Filming in Cheltenham

Four aerial systems, ground camera included, and local knowledge of Cheltenham's airspace. Everything you need for a shoot day.

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Based locally

I'm based in the Forest of Dean and work out of Cheltenham. No travel charge, no mileage. I know the local airspace, the permit requirements around Cheltenham Racecourse and Pittville Park, and the practical realities of filming in the town.

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Four aerial systems

Mavic 4 Pro for standard aerials, sub-250g for the town centre and congested areas, off-the-shelf FPV for smooth flythroughs, custom FPV for high-speed sequences. All on every shoot.

03

Ground camera included

Full Blackmagic URSA 12K cinema package and Aperture lighting included on every drone booking. Aerial and ground footage from one operator, one day rate.

04

Agency and production ready

Ltd company invoicing, public liability insurance, CAA documentation. Clean rushes with proper metadata.

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Aerial Work

Commercial drone and aerial footage across UK briefs. Stabilised, FPV, and combined shoots.

Drone Questions

Common questions about commercial drone operations in Cheltenham and what's included in the day rate.

Can you fly drones near Cheltenham Racecourse?

Yes. The racecourse sits outside controlled airspace when events are not running. During race meetings there are temporary restrictions, but for standard commercial shoots at the racecourse or nearby, I handle the permissions and risk assessments as part of the booking.

Can you fly in Cheltenham town centre?

The town centre is congested airspace, which limits heavier drones. The sub-250g system operates with fewer restrictions in these areas, giving us viable aerial options for High Street, Promenade, and Montpellier shoots.

Do you cover the Cotswolds countryside as well?

Yes. Most of the Cotswolds is open airspace with no restrictions beyond standard CAA rules. The Mavic 4 Pro and FPV systems work well for countryside estate, tourism, and property briefs.

How do I book a drone shoot in Cheltenham?

Email or call with the brief, location, and preferred dates. I will confirm availability, send a quote, and handle the flight planning and risk assessment. Standard lead time is 48 hours for straightforward locations.

Need a CAA-licensed drone operator?

Call 01242 420 344 or email mossdavis@gmail.com. Based in Cheltenham, available UK-wide.

£995/day
Post-production quoted separately
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