Horizon Imaging explains the Civil Aviation Authority regulations for commercial drone aerial photography

Posted on 13th October 2014 at 09:00

As the number of people looking to offer commercial aerial photography services using drones (or "small unmanned surveillance aircraft" to give them their official CAA title) continues to rise, I often get asked what regulations operators have to follow.

All the regulations governing commercial "aerial work" (any work involving unmanned aerial platforms for commercial gain) are contained within the CAA document 'CAP 393 – Air Navigation: The Order and the Regulations'.

Short introductory video for the Commercial Troubleshooter, Executive Commercial

Posted on 6th October 2014 at 09:00

Horizon Imaging was recently commissioned to produce an introductory video for the commercial troubleshooting company, Executive Commercial.

Just like the introductory video on our homepage, the video had to be short, concise, and professionally filmed and edited.

Screenshot from promotional video for The Commercial Troubleshooter

Are you looking to hire an Aerial Photographer in the UK? Make sure you read these comprehensive Guidelines first

Posted on 30th September 2014 at 09:00

Aerial Photography using unmanned model helicopters or 'drones' is becoming the next big differentiator in marketing campaigns, and with a growing number of companies offering these low-altitude Aerial Photography services, how do you know who to choose?

Horizon Imaging offsets carbon emissions through The CarbonNeutral Company

Posted on 29th September 2014 at 09:00

Climate change is happening, there is very little doubt about that these days. However, whilst governments and industry are trying to do their bit to reduce the effects, it is just as much the responsibility of small business owners – and the general public – to do their bit to reduce their impact on the environment in whatever ways they can.

Horizon Imaging featured in prestigious Royal Photographic Society Journal for September 2014

Posted on 17th September 2014 at 09:00

Horizon Imaging recently contacted the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) to see if they would be interested in featuring an article about the fascinating developments in aerial photography using unmanned aerial platforms over the last 10 years, and how David Hogg's early experiments back in 2006 eventually led to the creation of Horizon Imaging.

A sneak peak at Horizon Imaging's latest aerial photography platform, the eight-rotored 'Octocopter'

Posted on 11th September 2014 at 09:00

As part of Horizon Imaging's commitment to only using the best technology for capturing our aerial photographs, we have recently invested in a brand new aerial photography platform, the 'Octocopter'. Compared to our current 'Hexacopter', this platform will:

Horizon Imaging's telescopic mast provides critical imagery to settle a storm-damage insurance claim

Posted on 10th September 2014 at 09:00

Horizon Imaging was recently commissioned to take some aerial photographs of a roof in Worthing, West Sussex to help settle an insurance claim for a water leak believed to have been caused by storm damage. The only problem was that the roof was hidden from view by a large Victorian facade which made it impossible for traditional vehicle-mounted telescopic masts to access the potential areas of damage – they can only go straight up and they can only operate from the roadside.

Mast aerial inspection photo of the roof of a private home in Worthing, West Sussex

Aerial photographs combine with cutting-edge CG imagery to revolutionise property advertising

Posted on 2nd September 2014 at 09:00

Horizon Imaging has worked on several projects over the years where our aerial photographs have been used as the backdrop to computer-generated models of buildings – something unheard of before the advent of powerful 3D modelling software. In every instance, these images have then been used to advertise properties that had not even been built.

Horizon Imaging explains how post-processing every photograph is essential for maximising their impact

Posted on 29th August 2014 at 09:00

The art of taking photographs does not end after you have pressed the shutter button – it has only just begun!

Just like in the film-developing darkroom where you could dodge and burn areas of photographs to preserve or enhance details – or even superimpose features that were never there – the digital darkroom is still where most of the magic of photography happens today.

Horizon Imaging photographs the beautiful farm and wedding venue 'Coverwood Lakes' in Surrey from the air

Posted on 19th August 2014 at 09:00

Horizon Imaging was recently commissioned to capture a set of aerial photographs of the wedding marquees at Coverwood Lakes in Ewhurst, Surrey. These are set up once a month during the summer, and boast an idyllic lake-side location surrounded on all sides by tall trees and landscaped gardens. Set in rolling Surrey countryside far away from roads or buildings, all you can hear is bird song, the odd moo and the wind rustling through the trees.

Horizon Imaging explains why you should hire a professional if you are serious about getting good results

Posted on 14th August 2014 at 09:00

With the proliferation of ready-to-fly aerial photography platforms coming onto the market these days, it is easy to think that taking aerial photographs is just a question of buying an aerial photography platform and sending it up into the sky. Whilst owning an aerial photography platform is certainly a necessary step, it is merely a small part of a much larger process.

New introductory video gives a sneak peek behind the scenes of how Horizon Imaging operates

Posted on 12th August 2014 at 09:00

David Hogg, the Managing Director of Horizon Imaging, has just released a new video giving you a sneak peek behind the scenes of how Horizon Imaging operates.

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