Cosgrove UAV Services

07/09/2026

🚁 AERIAL | Marshfield AFC

One of the first jobs I did when I started putting Cosgrove UAV Services out there.

This came about after a meeting with Marshfield Community Council, where I met some of the people involved with the football club and heard what they were trying to achieve with the ground.

Marshfield AFC were looking at some changes to the ground as part of the requirements for moving up into the next league. This included additional fencing around the pitch, new access points and netting around the goal areas.

I suggested using aerial photography for the planning documentation rather than simply marking everything up on existing satellite imagery.

At the time, the Google imagery around the pitch was pretty poor and hadn't been updated, despite higher quality imagery being available only a few streets away. I thought the club deserved something a bit better.

So I flew the pitch, produced a high-resolution orthomosaic and marked the existing and proposed fencing, access points and other changes directly onto it.

It wasn't just about making it look better. It gave the club a current, clear view of their own site and a much cleaner way of showing what they were proposing.

This was also one of the first times I took something I'd been learning with the drones and actually used it to solve a real problem for someone.

Looking back at it now, there's definitely things I'd do differently, but it's still a project I remember pretty well.

Mainly because I did it at about 7am straight after a night shift at Port Talbot, and then nearly lost the drone to a bird about five seconds after take-off in front of the bloke I was doing the job for. 😂

Good times.

Marshfield Village Hall

09/08/2026

Last weekend's project, from a different perspective...

After sharing a few photographs on Friday, here's the highlight video from last Saturday's delivery of a 178-tonne transformer from Newport Docks to Imperial Park Substation.

From the road, it's easy to appreciate the scale of the load. From the air, you get a completely different perspective of the planning, coordination and logistics involved in moving something of this size safely across Newport.

A great morning documenting an impressive engineering operation.

🎥 Enjoy the video.

07/08/2026

Thank Truck It's Friday...

Last Saturday, I spent the morning documenting the delivery of a 178-tonne transformer from Newport Docks to Imperial Park Substation.

While the transformer itself weighed 178 tonnes, the complete transport combination was considerably heavier, requiring specialist haulage, police escorts and meticulous planning to move safely across Newport.

Here are three of my favourite photographs from the day.

I'll be sharing the highlight video on Sunday, so keep your eyes peeled! 👀

24/03/2026

Over the past few years, I’ve been working alongside Greencube Storage as the site has developed and grown.

From early maps and models, right through to planning future layouts, it’s always been about understanding the site properly at each stage.

Back in February, we introduced something new, 360° aerial captures from fixed positions across the yard.
I’ll be heading back up next week to repeat those same positions, building a consistent view of how the site is progressing over time.

This isn’t about marketing shots. It’s about clarity.

Even with full CCTV coverage, having that aerial perspective gives a completely different way of seeing things, making it easier to:

- Plan future container layout
- Stay on top of maintenance
- Organise storage areas
- Prioritise what actually needs doing next

It’s a simple process, but one that makes a real difference when a site is constantly moving and changing.

This is the kind of work I enjoy most, not just capturing a site once, but supporting it as it grows.

09/03/2026

📸 Commercial Roof Inspection carried out in Newport City Centre back in December.

The property had multiple roof sections and internal courtyards that needed checking as part of a condition survey.

Five roof areas were inspected in total. Using a drone meant the surveyor could get clear views of the roofs without scaffolding, cherry pickers, or anyone needing to climb up there.

High-resolution imagery was captured for evidence and organised by roof section to make review easier for the surveyor.

Drone inspections like this can often be carried out for a fraction of the cost of access equipment while still providing the evidence needed for a professional assessment.

If you're a surveyor, estate agent, or property manager and need safe access to difficult roofs or structures, feel free to get in touch.

16/12/2025

A few stills from this one 📸🎄

I shared a short video earlier of the Christmas display just off Corporation Road, but some of the details really deserved to be shown as individual images too - especially once the lights were fully on.

If you haven’t seen the video yet, it’s in the previous post and gives a good overview of the whole setup.

The house is lit for anyone who wants to pop by, take photos, or just enjoy it for a few minutes. Any donations go directly to Sparkle, a Gwent-based charity supporting children and young people with disabilities and/or developmental difficulties.

16/12/2025

Back at it with a local media project 🎄

This lovely home just off Corporation Road has been dressed head-to-toe in Christmas decorations for the community to enjoy. The homeowners have set it up so people can come along, take photos, and soak up some festive spirit - there’s even a letterbox for Santa if little ones want to post their lists.

If you do visit, donations are welcomed and hugely appreciated, with all proceeds going directly to Sparkle , a Gwent-based charity supporting children and young people with disabilities and/or developmental difficulties.

I had the pleasure of capturing this display using a drone, helping showcase the scale of the setup and the effort that’s gone into it.
If you’re ever in need of local aerial photography or video, feel free to drop me a message.

A brilliant local effort for a great cause ❤️🎅🏻 photos coming up next! 👀😁🎄

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06/12/2025

06/12/2025

Take a look at a recent media commission for Nutley's Christmas House in Ferndale! 👀
Lovely people raising donations for the community! If you're in the area, check it out for yourself - you can't miss it! 😊

If you're looking for Media Services this Christmas, give me a shout...no job too big or small!

From a business perspective, this was a slightly more challenging one due to space constraints and with being on a main road.....however.....no job is too difficult and safety remains at the forefront of the operation!