Yana Skakun
Cambridge & Cambridgeshire
Drone Photography
Cambridge
Weddings · Property · Architecture · Events · Landscapes
CAA-licensed aerial photography and 4K videography — Cambridge and Cambridgeshire from above, legally and beautifully
CAA Licensed
Professional Aerial Photography, Legally & Safely Delivered
Drone photography transforms how a subject is seen. The English country house estate looks commanding from above. The Cambridge colleges reveal their hidden courtyards and roofscapes. The running event shows its true scale. The wedding venue sits in its landscape context in a way ground-level photography simply cannot communicate.
I hold the CAA Operational Authorisation required for commercial drone operations in the UK. Every flight is conducted under a pre-planned safety assessment, with full liability insurance and complete airspace compliance. Drone photography available as a standalone commission or as an add-on to any existing photography package.
48MP
Aerial Stills
4K
Video Resolution
CAA
Licensed & Insured
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Drone Photography Services
Wedding Aerial Photography
A single aerial perspective transforms how a wedding venue, its grounds, and the surrounding landscape appear. Aerial ceremony photography, drone portraits with rolling English countryside, sweeping estate shots — spectacular additions to any wedding gallery.
Property & Real Estate
Aerial imagery for estate agents, property developers, and architects. External drone coverage captures the property, its grounds, its relationship to the surrounding area, and the approach — transforming property listings and marketing materials.
Architecture & Construction
Architects, contractors, and developers commission drone photography for planning applications, progress documentation, completed project portfolios, and marketing. Cambridge has outstanding contemporary and historic architecture worth documenting aerially.
Cambridge Landscape & Tourism
The Cambridge skyline — King's College Chapel, the Wren Library, the Backs from above — is extraordinary from the air. Landscape and tourism aerial photography for publications, tourism bodies, and Cambridge-based organisations.
Events Coverage
Large outdoor events — summer festivals, charity events, outdoor exhibitions, garden parties — filmed and photographed aerially to capture scale, atmosphere, and the full visual context of the event environment.
Aerial Videography
Cinematic 4K drone video for weddings, property marketing, corporate films, and documentary projects. Smooth, professional aerial footage to complement ground-level photography and videography.
Aerial Gallery
Drone Photography Portfolio
Investment
Drone Photography Packages
Aerial Add-On
30–45 min
from £195
- Add-on to existing shoot booking
- 30–45 minutes flight time
- 10+ edited aerial images
- Standard resolution delivery
- Personal use licence
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Dedicated Aerial Session
2 hours
from £395
- Dedicated 2-hour drone session
- Multiple positions and altitudes
- 25+ edited aerial images
- 4K aerial video footage
- Commercial use licence
- Planning and airspace clearance
Full Project Package
Half/Full day
POA
- Half or full-day aerial commission
- Combined drone + ground photography
- Extensive edited stills and video
- Full commercial and editorial licence
- Drone, timing, and logistics planning
- Third-party insurance certificate
Questions
Drone Photography FAQs
Are you CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) licensed for commercial drone operations?
Yes. To fly a drone commercially in the UK — including for photography — operators are legally required to hold a CAA Operational Authorisation (formerly known as a Permission for Commercial Operation, or PfCO). I hold the appropriate CAA authorisation and fly under the current UK Drone and Model Aircraft Code. My drone operations are fully insured with specialist UAV liability insurance for commercial operations.
Can you fly over Cambridge city centre?
Cambridge city centre is within a Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ) due to its proximity to Cambridge Airport (EGSC). Flights within this zone require prior authorisation from the airport. In some cases this can be obtained through a Direct Authorisation Request; in others it may not be possible. I deal with these assessments and applications as part of every commission — I will tell you in advance exactly what is feasible and what is not, rather than discovering restrictions on the day.
What resolution and quality do your drone images achieve?
I fly a professional-grade drone with a camera capable of 48MP stills and 4K/60fps video. Images are sharp, colour-accurate, and delivered in full resolution for print and commercial use. Footage is delivered in ProRes or H.264 depending on your requirements.
How do you handle no-fly zones and restricted airspace?
Before every commission, I check current airspace restrictions using official CAA tools (NATS Drone Assist and AirMap). I identify any Restriction of Flying Areas, Danger Areas, or temporary restrictions relevant to the location and date, and obtain the appropriate authorisations before the shoot date. I never fly illegally, and I never cut corners on airspace compliance.
Can you add drone footage to a wedding I am already booking?
Yes — drone photography and videography is available as an add-on to any of my wedding packages. The Aerial Add-On is designed exactly for this. Drone footage of a wedding venue at golden hour, aerial portraits with an estate or water backdrop, a wide shot of the ceremony in the grounds — these additions transform a wedding gallery.
What weather conditions affect drone flying?
Wind above approximately 28 mph (the threshold varies slightly by drone model), heavy rain, poor visibility (below 500m), and very low cloud cover all prevent safe drone operations. I monitor forecasts closely and, where a commission has marginal weather conditions, we discuss alternatives in advance. For static subjects (property, architecture), rescheduling is usually straightforward. For events and weddings with fixed dates, I offer partial refunds or credit if weather prevents flying.
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