DRONE VIDEO SERVICES SOUTH WALES
Aerial Filming and Photography
South Wales Video UAV Services, operated by MJ Films, provides professional drone filming and aerial photography across South Wales and the UK. We work with businesses that need clean, high-quality visuals for marketing, property, construction, and brand content. All flights are carried out by a CAA-approved drone pilot, ensuring full compliance with UK regulations and safe operation on every job.
Our pilot holds both the GVC and A2 CofC qualifications, with full commercial insurance in place. We capture sharp 4K aerial video and high-resolution stills, and can combine drone footage with ground filming to deliver complete, usable content for your website, ads, or social channels. The focus is simple: clear visuals that represent your business properly.
Our drone services cover a wide range of industries, including TV and film, tourism, and commercial projects. We capture clean establishing shots, architectural visuals, and property overviews, alongside specialist work for construction sites, civil engineering, road development, solar farms, and wind turbines. We also support estate agents, live outdoor events, weddings, farming education, roof inspections, and ongoing progress reports. Whether it’s large-scale land development or interior open space filming, we deliver practical aerial footage that fits straight into your project.
DRONE FAQ
Can you fly anywhere?
No — all drone flights must be safe, legal, and suitable for filming.
We don’t operate in high-risk environments such as busy public areas (e.g. supermarket car parks), crowded events, or from moving platforms like boats.
We assess every job in advance and will advise honestly. If a location isn’t suitable, we’ll suggest alternative approaches where possible.
Emergency or search jobs?
No — we don’t provide search, rescue, or emergency drone services.
This includes requests such as locating lost animals, night searches, or last-minute callouts. Our work is focused on planned filming and photography projects where safety, permissions, and conditions can be properly assessed in advance.
What do you need to proceed?
To plan properly, we’ll need:
- A what3words location (exact take-off point)
- Clear instructions on what you want filmed
- The purpose of the footage (e.g. promo, overview, social clips)
- How you want it edited or used
We plan each flight around the final edit, so having this clear upfront ensures we capture the right shots efficiently.
Do you travel?
Yes — we travel where needed. We also have trusted contacts in North Wales and as far as North Scotland, allowing us to cover projects efficiently without unnecessary travel where possible.
How much do you charge?
It depends on the scope of the project:
- Simple inspections (e.g. house or roof, local) are typically low hundreds
- Larger shoots with multiple flight positions require more planning and time
- Full production projects (editing, titles, voice-over, ground footage) are quoted based on requirements
All work is priced individually to match the brief.
What if weather prevents the launch?
Drone filming / photography is weather-dependent. For early starts or long-distance travel, a clear weather window must be confirmed in advance before setting off.
If conditions are uncertain and a suitable window cannot be agreed, filming will be rescheduled.
This avoids unnecessary travel and ensures the shoot can be completed properly.
What do you deliver?
Every assignment is different, and we always shoot with the final use in mind — whether that’s a small set of key images, a short video montage, or coverage for a specific purpose.
Deliverables can include:
- Raw photo and video files (HD or 4K)
- Edited video (e.g. montage, highlights, or specific use case)
- Selected still images (where required)
Due to file size, raw 4K video is typically supplied on USB rather than via upload.
We’ll agree the intended outcome in advance so everything is captured and delivered accordingly.
Ready to bring your vision to life?