Drone Aerial Videography in Manchester
Some shots can only be taken from above. We capture sharp, dynamic aerial footage that shows your property, site, event or story from a perspective your audience hasn’t seen before. With careful planning and a creative eye, your project takes new heights, literally.
Forshaw Media is an award-winning video production company based in Manchester city centre. We fly across Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Cheshire and the wider UK, for businesses, developers, event organisers and artists.
Safe, legal and insured
Flying a drone for work means rules, permissions and responsibility. Our team are fully licensed & insured for the flights we undertake with our equipment.
We plan every flight in advance, check the airspace and weather, and fly safely around people, buildings and sensitive sites.
What we film from the air
Property and real estate. Dramatic exterior footage of homes, estates, commercial buildings and developments, plus interior filming for complete property marketing.
Construction and infrastructure. Progress footage and time-lapse sequences of construction sites and infrastructure projects, so you can show stakeholders how a build develops, including regular weekly or monthly visits.
Events and festivals. Large-scale events documented from unique vantage points, showing the size of the crowd, the site and the atmosphere. See event videography and photography.
Corporate and brand films. Aerial establishing shots of your premises, site or landscape, to open and finish a company film. See corporate video production.
Music videos. Sweeping landscape and location shots that give a music video scale and cinematic polish. See music video production.
Cinematic landscape and promotional footage. Beautiful aerial visuals of land, coastlines and cityscapes, for tourism, promotional films and creative projects.
Sport and outdoor activity. Following action across pitches, tracks and trails. See sport and fitness videography.
Each shoot is customised to show your subject in the most impactful way.
Why choose our aerial drone videography services
Stunning visuals. Our drone technology captures sharp, detailed aerial footage that adds a unique perspective to your project.
Versatile applications. From real estate and construction site documentation to music videos and corporate events, we adapt to your vision.
Planned for difficult locations. We work in urban environments, industrial facilities, coastal areas and remote sites, with advanced pre-flight planning and weather monitoring.
Part of a full production service. Drone footage fits straight into our wider filming, editing and photography, so you get one team and one consistent result.
Challenging and restricted locations
We can operate in urban environments, industrial facilities, coastal areas and remote sites. When needed, we apply for the permissions required for restricted airspace, plan flight paths around sensitive infrastructure such as power stations and railways, and coordinate with local authorities and on-site managers.
Advanced pre-flight planning and weather monitoring help us capture footage safely, even under demanding conditions.
What you get
For most projects, we capture the footage and hand it over as raw clips. You receive high-quality digital files, and if you’d like, edited videos tailored to the platforms you use, such as YouTube, Instagram and broadcast.
Raw clips. Your aerial footage as shot, ready for your own editor.
Edited aerial videos. Colour-graded and cut to the length and format you need, with music and graphics if wanted. See video editing.
Time-lapse sequences. For construction, events and landscapes.
Stills. We can capture aerial stills as well as high quality video.
Platform-ready exports. Files prepared for YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn and broadcast.
How a drone shoot works
1. Brief and site details. Tell us the location, what you want to show and where the footage will be used. We discuss the shots, the time of day and the format.
2. Planning and permissions. We check the airspace, the weather forecast and any restrictions, and arrange permissions and landowner or site manager approval where needed. We write a flight plan that covers the safety of people and property. A site visit may take place if needed.
3. Flying. A qualified pilot flies the shoot, with a second crew member where the site or the shot calls for one. We capture the planned shots, and extra coverage so you have choices in the edit.
4. Delivery. You receive your files, and any edits you’ve asked for.
How much does drone videography cost in Manchester?
Pricing is quoted per project. The main factors are flight time, crew size, the complexity of the location and any permissions needed, and how much post-production you want. Send us your brief and budget, and we’ll give you a clear, bespoke quote with no hidden extras.
Why choose Forshaw Media
We’ve been making video for more than 10 years, and our drone work is part of a full production service, so we know how to make aerial shots fit a story, not just look impressive. Clients tell us we’re easy to work with, quick to respond and professional from start to finish.
Get in touch to find out more:
What drone aerial videography services do you offer?
Our service captures stunning high-resolution footage tailored to your project. We film real estate exteriors and interiors for property marketing, produce time-lapse sequences of construction sites and infrastructure projects, document large-scale events from unique vantage points and create cinematic landscape footage for promotional films. Each shoot is customised to show your subject in the most impactful way.
Can you film in challenging environments or restricted locations?
We can operate in urban environments, industrial facilities, coastal areas and remote sites. When needed, we secure the permissions required for restricted airspace, plan flight paths around sensitive infrastructure such as power stations and railways, and coordinate with local authorities or on-site managers. Advanced pre-flight planning and weather monitoring help us capture footage safely, even in demanding conditions.
What are the typical turnaround times, deliverables and pricing?
For most projects, footage is captured and handed over as raw clips. You receive high-quality digital files, and if you ask, video edits tailored to platforms like YouTube, Instagram and broadcast. Pricing is quoted per project, based on flight duration, crew size, location complexity and post-production requirements. Contact us with your brief and budget for a detailed, bespoke quote.
Are you licensed and insured to fly commercially?
Yes, our team hold the relevant licensing & insurance. We’ll send proof on request when you book.
Can you fly in any weather?
No. Safety comes first, and wind, rain and poor visibility limit what’s safe to fly. We monitor the forecast before and on the day, and if conditions aren’t suitable we’ll rearrange.
Do you need permission to fly at my location?
Often, yes, depending on the airspace and the landowner. We check what’s needed and handle the paperwork where we can.
Can you combine drone footage with a larger shoot?
Yes. Many clients add drone shots to a corporate film, event, music video or sports shoot, so everything comes from one team in one booking.
Do you offer regular drone visits for construction projects?
Yes, we can visit a site on a regular schedule, so you get consistent footage and time-lapse sequences that show the project’s progress.
