Skylens uses digital camera’s to give professional results meaning the images can be provided on site immediately after the shoot. The masts are generally used where images up to 26 metres are needed and the F8 UAV or  Skylens HD UAV which carries a Canon 5d camera up to 120m.

Masts

The masts we use are pneumatically operated heavy duty miltary spec systems and each has a remotely controlled camera mounted on a pan/tilt head giving a live view on a laptop either in the vehicle ground station or on site with the portable mast.
The Skylens mast-systems can be set up virtually anywhere, from city centres to the middle of nowhere.
When in use the vehicle based system takes up no more road space than the vehicle itself occupies, which in areas where space is at a premium is vital. This gives us a big advantage over trailer-based systems that need a number of parking spaces or a much larger area to be used.

The images are viewed real-time on a ground station screen allowing full control of pan, tilt and zoom and exposure on the camera.
Still images and video are available from the masts, using a 3CCD mini DV camera to ensure high quality
results.

Skylens F8 UAV

our UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) is specifically built to shoot aerial stills and HD video. It has GPS control built in and utilising an eight rotor design is very stable and capable of flying in strong wind conditions. Being electrically powered means that it is quiet in use and eco-friendly. See the "Skylens F8 UAV" page for more details.

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At Skylens we ensure that our equipment is maintained, insured and kept up to date ensuring that the images are perfect for your needs

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Which System is suitable for my purpose?

Generally the vehicle mounted 26m mast is best used for photographing properties up to 4 storeys high and areas of land up to 3 acres. Above that the F8 UAV or Microdrone is more suitable as we can get the extra height that is needed.