Welcome to Richard Elliott Aerial Filming. I’m a UK, EU & US approved aerial filmmaker, drone pilot, photographer & videographer - with OSC extended permissions for drone operations throughout the UK.

I’m based in the Scottish Highlands, Edinburgh & London – a member of the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, operating worldwide, and contracted with Getty Images since 1990.

Our Equipment

Inspire 2 / X7 / X5S

Alta 8 / Movi Pro

Mavic 3 Cine

Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced

DJI Cinematic FPV

In-house cameras: Canon EOS C70 & EOS R5C with a selection of RF lenses from 15-500mm.

Latest work

22 May 2023

Setting up to film a TV Commercial

Forth Bridges, near Edinburgh, Scotland

22 May 2023

Eurovision Song Contest TV transition shots

Various, across the UK

22 May 2023

Eurovision Song Contest drone display

Liverpool, England

18 April 2023

Fred. Olsen mailer advert of MS Bolette

Olden, Norway

4 April 2023

Eilean Donan Castle

Dornie, Kyle of Lochalsh, Scottish Highlands

Clients include

BBC logo
Netflix logo
Rolls Royce logo
Google logo
Channel 4 logo
British Airways logo
Tag logo
National Geographic logo
BAE logo

CAA approved for aerial work, PFCO company number 532, FAA number 4242184

CAA logo
ARPAS logo
FAA logo
First Option logo
OPITO logo
ARRI logo
AOP logo
AOP logo