About AerialJohnny
Johnathan is the lead pilot and founder of AerialJohnny, holding CAA and EASA certifications with over 500 hours of commercial flight time. He specialises in high-speed FPV and cinematic cinelifter operations across the UK and Europe for global powerhouses like UEFA, Everton FC, and Silverstone.
Drones are fast becoming an incredibley important tool for not only high-end film makers but for anyone who runs events, wants to market their hotel, estate or even survey land for potential investment. There are endless possiblities when it comes to using drones for videography and in this article, we break down the key elements of where you could best use drones.
Before we get into the detail, it’s always a crucial step before hiring a drone operator that you ensure they are fully CAA approved, that they have the experience you need and of course, that they’re fully insured against any accidents.
With all that in mind, let’s get to work on breaking down why use drones for videography?
Drone fly-through videos or “one-take” videos are a great way to showcase a property in a completely unique way. Being able to fly from entrance gates through every room, in what would be a “normal” home owners path gives a great perspective of the property layout, the special features of a hotel or highlighting the scale of the property.
Using specialised drones, we’re permitted to fly indoors and in close proximity to people which means whether you’re a restuarant owner or retail company our drones can capture completely unseen angles to engage your audience on all channels.
Showcase your event, whether it's a wedding or concert, in a completely unique way with our specialised drones small enough to fit through a kitchen window to the more fast paced drones capable of reaching 90mph speeds, perfect for music video and extreme action filming. This takes your viewer closer than they've ever been to the action. Get angles that no other gimballed camera could achieve.
Corporations often want to promote their business in a way that shows the scale of their premises, how the operation works and all the activity that is happening around it. This was always achieved by hiring in a helicopter to film transport trucks coming and going, circling the premises and getting panning shots but with drones, this is not only more cost effective but it can be done in a matter of minutes without
Traditional site surveying often comes with heavy logistical hurdles and high overheads. We’ve streamlined this process by leveraging high-precision drone technology to deliver a leaner, more effective alternative. By deploying agile, low-impact aerial systems, we capture the high-definition visual data you need without the typical delays of ground-based crews.
Editing is where the footage moves from raw data to a premium asset. Our workflow is tailored for high-end film production:
We deliver native 10-bit BRAW (Blackmagic RAW) or 10-bit DLOG M (DJI) footage. This is the industry standard for professional colour grading and ensures maximum flexibility for your post-production team to match ground cameras seamlessly.
We ensure drone footage, often captured on the DJI Action 5 Pro (our preferred FPV camera for its superior colour science), integrates perfectly with the look and frame rates of your ground-based cameras (e.g., ARRI or RED).
Final videos are exported with specific compression codecs to guarantee fast loading speeds on websites and social media platforms while maintaining full 4K or 6K resolution, directly supporting a better on-page user experience.
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Our office serves as a central hub, allowing us to efficiently service clients across the entire UK. With a team based in London, we’re able to provide local expertise and support for any project, regardless of complexity. This ensures close collaboration and a deep understanding of your needs, wherever you are.