Apex2 ALEXA 35/LF
The Apex 2 is a premium heavy lift drone, capable of lifting a variety of high-end production cameras, including Arri…
Why Aerialworx?
Welove what we do!
We are a leading UK drone operator, offering drone services predominantly to TV Commercials, Drama and Feature Film.
Our experienced drone pilots and crew operate a variety of platforms including heavy-lift for Arri ALEXA35, LF, MINI, RED, Sony and Blackmagic cameras, Inspire 3, Mavics, Minis and a variety of FPV drones.
Our offices are conveniently located to serve Manchester, Liverpool, and the North West.
CAA Approved Drone Pilot Manchester, Liverpool and North West
Some Amazing
Productions
Your Vision – Our Sky
Let’s Make You Shine!
With over a decade of experience, Aerialworx has grown into one of the UK’s leading CAA-approved drone operators, specialising in high-end aerial cinematography and precision drone missions.
Our team combines over 30 years of competition-level flying, 20 years in manned aviation, and a wealth of expertise from film and television production at the highest level. This unique blend of skills allows us to deliver shots that are not only technically flawless but also creatively outstanding.
We’re you’re go to drone pilots in Manchester, passionate about our craft – bringing creativity, precision, and reliability to every project. From blockbuster films to television dramas and commercials, we collaborate closely with our clients to design and capture innovative aerial sequences that truly elevate their productions.
As a 1st Option Safety-approved drone supplier and trusted partner to leading broadcasters including the BBC and Netflix, our drone pilots and teams are committed to the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and cinematic excellence.
CAA Enhanced Permission (OSC)
10 Metres in Congested Areas
We are CAA Approved with Enhanced Permissions (OSC) enabling our drone pilots to fly as close as 10 Metres in Congested Areas, including the heart of Manchester, compared to the usual 50 metres. This means we can capture closer, more dynamic shots in tight or built-up locations while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
What We Offer
Our Drones & Cameras
Discover the cutting-edge drones and camera systems our drone teams use to capture breathtaking aerial cinematography and flawless production shots.
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AltaX ALEXA MINI
The AltaX is an ultra heavy lift drone, capable of lifting a variety of ARRI camera, large lenses and lens…
Alta8 ALEXA MINI
The Alta8 is a heavy lift drone, permanently fitted with our ALEXA Mini or RED Monstro and fitted with a…
Alta6 DSLR & 360
The Alta 6 is a medium lift drone, typically fitted with our Sony A7Sii camera and perfectly capable of lifting…
Inspire3 8K RAW
The Inspire3 Cinema drone from DJI is equipped with the Zenmuse X9 8K RAW camera and a set of 16mm,…
Inspire2 6K RAW
Our Inspire 2 Premium Cinema drone equipped with the DJI Zenmuse X7 6K camera and a set of 16mm, 24mm,…
Mavic3Pro 5.1K
Our Mavic 3 Cine from DJI offers a no compromise, compact punch with a Hasselblad Camera and its ability to…
Mini5Pro 4K
The DJI Mini 5 Pro – Small in size, huge in results – perfect for busy locations
Mini4Pro 4K
The DJI Mini 4 Pro is the premium choice for small sub 250 gram drone filming, producing excellent day time…
Mini2Pro 4K
We simply love our DJI Mini 2 for simple and effortless drone operations in busy areas and delivering amazing results.
Avata FPV 4K
The DJI Avata FPV drone is a small FPV drone which packs one hell of a punch.
Nazgul5 FPV
Nazgul5 FPV Drone | At Aerialworx we use cutting edge technology to make sure we get the best aerial footage…
Cinebot25 FPV
The Cinebot25, a sub-250 gram drone, is redefining the boundaries of city center FPV (First Person View) flying, offering an…
Kopis2.5 FPV
FPV Kopis 2.5 Cinewhoop Drone | At Aerialworx we use cutting edge technology to make sure we get the best…
Cinewhoop FPV
Our four CineWhoops are super small, super agile and capable of flying indoors and capturing stunning super steady 4K shots.
Storm6 FPV
Our four Storm6 are super small, super fast, super smooth FPV drones capable of capturing stunning super steady 4K shots.
Invader Swarm
Drone Fleet
The Invader Swarm of quadcopter drones is ideal for appearing within feature films and dramas as being ultra modern stealth…
Creative Lighting
Drone
Our new Creative Lighting Drone has been custom built for television and film, with an impressive 120,000 lumens delivered from…
Football Dropping Drone
Check out our amazing football dropping drone for bringing that exciting wow factor to your campaign, event or production.
Shoebox Drone
Check out our amazing shoebox dropping drone for bringing that exciting wow factor to your campaign, event or production.
Inspire3 8K RAW
The Inspire3 Cinema drone from DJI is equipped with the Zenmuse X9 8K RAW camera and a set of 16mm,…
ARRI ALEXA Mini
The premium choice for high end productions ARRI released the Alexa Mini in early 2015 and a few months later…
Drone 120K LED Light
This creative lighting drone is our mega-lighting drone and can fly for up to 10 minutes. The drone features ten unidirectional,…
ARRI ALEXA 35
The undisputed choice for world-class film makers. Specs Manufacturer: Arri Model: Alexa 35 Sensor: Super 35 ALEV 4 Sensor Dynamic…
DJI X9 8K RAW
The Zenmuse X9-8K AIR ProRes RAW camera developed by DJI with Hasselblad technology is a compact full-frame camera made for…
Drone 24K LED Light
Introducing our advanced dual or quad high-intensity LED chip arrays, with each array ranging from 200 to 400 watts. This…
Mobile Phone Drone
Our Universal Mobile Phone Mount is the ideal setup for carrying and flying a mobile phone for testing the capabilities…
DJI X7 6K RAW
The Zenmuse X7-6K AIR ProRes RAW camera by DJI is a compact Super 35 camera made for high-end filmmaking that…
SONY A7Sii 4K
Our Sony A7Sii is an excellent choice for a wide variety of work, especially low light work. We are producing…
Customer Cameras
You Choose The Camera
As well as owning a number of cameras, we also have lots of experience carrying client cameras and payloads. We…
Lenses and Filters
Zeiss CP3, CP2, Loxia and DJI X7
We never underestimate glass and to that end all our cameras come complete with a selection of premium quality lenses…
Wireless Lens Control
ARRI WCU4 / DJI FF System
The ARRI WCU4 wireless lens control system which combined with the real-time HD downlink system offers wireless focus, iris and…
Live Broadcast Drone
All our drones offer realtime downlink. We employ various downlink systems to transmit both HD and SD live feed direct…
Football Dropping Drone
Check out our amazing football dropping drone for bringing that exciting wow factor to your campaign, event or production.
INSTA360 One X2
Drone 360 Camera
amazing drone aerial 360° video Using our own Insta360 or your own 360° camera, mounted to one of our drones,…
FLIR T1030 THERMAL
Born out of five decades of infrared expertise, the FLIR T1030 is designed for engineers, researchers, and scientists who need…
Shoebox Drone
Check out our amazing shoebox dropping drone for bringing that exciting wow factor to your campaign, event or production.
DJI H20T THERMAL
Our DJI H20T Thermal Imaging camera is a quad-sensor solution that integrates a zoom camera, wide camera, a laser rangefinder,…
Television â‹… Commercials â‹… Drama â‹… Feature Film
What We Do
Our Services
A Leading Drone Company Delivering Exceptional Aerial Filming and Cinematography Services.
Flying & Filming
is our passion
Over a decade drone filming experience, our drones are permanently fitted with our Arri Alexa, RED, Sony and DJI cameras.
Drone Filming
all inclusive!
We offer Manchester drone pilots and crew for all major TV and Film productions.
Last Minute?
don’t worry!
All our drones are permanently fitted with our camera systems and ready to go at short notice.
Night Flying
professionals
Flying at night with custom lighting creates amazing results. We are CAA approved for night flying and we love it!
Drone Hire
hire kit only!
Looking to hire Drone Pilots in Manchester? Look no further, we also dry hire drones and filming equipment including batteries.
Extreme Stuff
is our speciality
We love extreme, flying low and fast and have operated in the worlds most hostile environments.
FPV & Indoor Flying
with a difference
We have tons of FPV and indoor drone filming experience, we have flown in Schools, Theatres, Shops, Factories and Caves.
R&D
in search of more
We also specialise in Research & Development. We’ve designed drones for a multitude of projects. Give us a call and we’re happy to discuss.
Award Winning
multi award winner!
We have been a major contributor in multiple BAFTA winning productions.
Flying Heavy-Lift â‹… Inspires â‹… Mavics â‹… Minis â‹… FPV
CAA Approved, Approved Supplier and Award-Winning Drone Operator
Our Approvals and Recognition
As a CAA-approved drone operator with CAA Enhanced Permissions (OSC) and £5M Insurance, we can fly as close as 10m to people, buildings and vehicles — offering unique on-set flexibility without compromising safety. With over a decade in film and TV, we deliver reliable aerial cinematography that blends technical precision with creative vision.
CAA Approved
We’re Professional
We are CAA Approved drone pilots in Manchester. We operate drones up to 25kg and also have 10 metre Operational Safety Case (OSC) approval, enabling us to fly with 10 metres of third-parties.
BBC & 1st Option Approved
Quality Guaranteed
We are BBC, Netflix and 1st Option Safety Approved. We provide guaranteed high quality creative and dynamic filming for all our clients big and small.
Insured to ÂŁ5 million
We’re Covered by Moonrock Drone Insurance
We have ÂŁ5 million Public Liability Insurance and the option to upgrade to ÂŁ10 million. We fly outdoors, indoors, internationally, over water and at night.
BAFTA & Goya
Winning and Nominated Productions
We are proud of our involvement in four amazing BAFTA winning, two BAFTA nominated and one Goya nominated productions.
Arri ALEXA35 â‹… LF â‹… MINI â‹… RED â‹… SONY â‹… BM â‹… EMBER
Enhanced Permissions for 10 metres in Congested Areas
World Leading Companies
Our Clients
A selection of the incredible clients who’ve trusted us to deliver world-class drone filming and cinematography.
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