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.

Horizon Imaging recommended on Estate Agent Today blog as a professional supplier of aerial photographs

Posted on 4th August 2014 at 09:00

John Durrant from Hello Photo and Doctor Photo, recently wrote an article for the Estate Agent Today blog entitled "Radio Controlled UAV’s (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) – On the Up. But are they legal?".

As part of the article, John refers to points raised in a set of guidelines I have written for hiring an Aerial Photographer in the UK – guidelines which will shortly be available for free from this website.

Horizon Imaging and Skyhook work together to gather aerial imagery for pipeline monitoring research project

Posted on 29th July 2014 at 09:00

Horizon Imaging was recently contacted by a researcher at the University of Sussex who is involved in a project looking at the feasibility of using UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) to automatically detect the presence of intruders on long-distance buried oil and gas pipelines.

Aerial plan-view photographs of brand new all-weather 3G football pitch in Whyteleafe, Surrey

Posted on 23rd July 2014 at 09:00

In order to show off their latest investment, Astro Soccer 4 U, based at the Whyteleafe Community Sports Centre in Surrey recently commissioned Horizon Imaging to take some plan-view aerial photographs of their new all-weather "3G" football pitch. 3G or Third Generation pitches use green plastic fibres and a granular rubber infill designed to mimic the feel and responsiveness of a grass pitch whilst allowing games to be played in all weathers without wearing out.

Drone aerial photograph of the new 3G pitch at Astro Soccer 4 U Football Grounds in Whyteleafe, Surrey

Aerial mast photographs of the sunrise from building-top in Marylebone, London for new hotel project

Posted on 17th July 2014 at 09:00

Horizon Imaging was recently asked to shoot a set of aerial photographs 50 feet above the top of an old building in Marylebone in London which is due to be converted into a high-class hotel.

Most aerial photography companies use vehicle-mounted telescopic masts which are very convenient if you are operating from a flat road. However, getting a car onto the roof of a building in central London is no easy task!

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