Established in 2005

Photo Elevate is one of the major players in the UK's field of mast and drone aerial photography

 Working  with  production  and  media  companies,  advertising  agencies,  estate  agents,  professional property photographer, building  and  archaeological  surveys,  architects,  insurance  claims,  outdoor  functions  and  sporting  events,  weddings,  hotels,  golf  clubs, businesses  parks,  schools,  roof  inspections.  photo  enhancement  and  restoration,  line  of  sight surveys, and more.

 Often referred to as low altitude aerial photography, telescopic mast photography, or elevated pole photography.

We also use professional UAV (unmanned aerial vehicles) known as multirotors or drones.

Photo elevate is qualified and insured to use these platforms. Approved and granted permission for commercial operations by 

the CAA, holders of a valid Operational Authorisation issued by the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

We also have permission for night operations in accordance with UK Aviation Law.

Together with CSCS certification for site working within the UK construction industry.

We have bespoke Public Liability Insurance for up to £10 million (Project dependent)

We pride ourselves on our customer service and customer relationships

We have spent many years building this honest service which is well respected by our clients both past and present.

Although it is based in Essex, the company covers Kent, Suffolk, Norfolk, East Anglia, and all UK 

Our flagship is built around a Mitsubishi Delica which is best described as a 4x4 all-terrain multi-purpose vehicle. Our Delica is modified from standard with additional underbody protection, additional lighting, wide all-terrain pattern tyres, and multiple tow hitches. We can deliver our 100ft trailer mounted mast, and demountable 50ft mast and drone systems to almost any location.

The interior of the vehicle has been customized to provide a mobile studio and control center. It is fitted with a split charge battery system and 220v inverter to power onboard equipment. Our state of the art computer system controls all mast and camera functions remotely. We also incorporate Photoshop editing facilities and we can print images on site if required.

We use pneumatically operated telescopic mast systems ranging in height from 25ft, 50ft, and 100ft versions depending on the application needed. These have fewer restrictions and limitations than drones and are ideal in areas where it is not safe or legal to fly. Such as congested or sensitive locations. We have full ground control of cameras including pan, tilt, zoom, shutter, live view. 

Our 100ft pneumatic trailer mounted mast which is one of the tallest in the country. 

It is used when photographing large sites, line of sight surveys, and tall structures.

Our second 50ft pneumatic mast is attached to a customised electric buggy, which provides rapid deployment of equipment in locations where vehicle access is restricted, ideal for golf courses, leisure parks, and inside large buildings.

Unlike many other companies, our photographers have the capability to use DSLR cameras at heights up to 100ft. Our preferred choice is DSLR cameras these offer a far higher image quality than any hybrid or compact camera. They also provide the option to shoot in RAW format with over a billion more colours. We also use when necessary Canon PowerShot cameras.