Aerial Imaging Solutions captures aerial footage of £10million UTC Swindon site 

Stuart Holland, founder and director of Aerial Imaging Solutions, the leading aerial photography, video and thermal imaging company, has recorded an aerial fly-through video of the UTC Swindon site.

Certified by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to capture the beauty of iconic buildings, Stuart is one of few pilots authorised to fly unmanned video aircraft and use thermal imaging equipment.  

The stunning film will give potential students of UTC Swindon and their parents unique, behind-the-scenes views inside UTC Swindon. Footage includes many hard-to-reach areas of the Grade II Listed building, which is part of the original Great Western Rail works.

To make the video, Stuart used a custom-built 550mm hexcopter, fitted with a small, lightweight, high definition camera. He flew the hexcopter from a bespoke ground operating station using piloting skill and complex onboard algorithms. The device, which uses GPS (global positioning system), can also follow pre-programmed flight paths. 

Discussing the film, Stuart said: “Complying with CAA regulations, we were able to create stunning footage of UTC Swindon’s site. It is a building with many interesting features, but due to the neighbouring structures space was limited, making it a perfect location for a hexcopter. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to create a video that will give students an insight into the great facilities at UTC Swindon.”

UTC Swindon principal, Angela Barker-Dench, said: “Stuart’s hexcopter is an incredible machine. He used it with great skill to create an amazing promotional tool for UTC Swindon.”    

The UTC Swindon site creates a link between the historic engineering and the engineering future of the local area, with the Old School Building and the iconic Water Tower featuring prominently.

Stuart has also filmed promotional videos for the ice hockey team, Swindon Wildcats, and Castles Estate Agents. He can also film special events such as weddings.

Based in Wiltshire, Stuart founded Aerial Imaging Solutions in 2014, three years after establishing Thermographic Consultancy in 2011.

To find out more, visit http://aerialimaging.uk.com/.

See a selection of Stuart Holland’s work at the Aerial Imaging Solutions YouTube Channel.

For media enquiries, please contact Emma De Maio, redheadPR, 07921 160 134, emma@redheadpr.co.uk. 

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Stuart Holland, founder and director - Thermographic Consultancy and Aerial Imaging Solutions 

Stuart Holland is an electro-mechanical building services engineer. He is the founder and director of ThermographicConsultancy Ltd, a leading UK thermal imaging consultancy. He is also founder and director of Aerial Imaging Solutions, the only UK operator able to conduct full radiometric surveys with the most powerful, lightweight thermal imaging cameras imported from FLIR Systems in the United States.

Stuart isa Level 3 thermal imaging specialist in electromechanical engineering. He works with other skilled thermographers to capture and interpret data such as to identify heat loss, energy efficiency and for condition monitoring. Using the very best technology, Stuart is able to analyse images and video footage faster and more accurately than any other thermal imaging provider.

Based in Wiltshire, Stuart is experienced in the engineering sector as well as the construction and building services industries. He has worked extensively within electrical engineering sectors. Stuart is proficient in all aspects cradle to grave from design and installation through commissioning and handover.

He founded Aerial Imaging Solutions in 2014, three years after establishing Thermographic Consultancy in 2011. He was also projects consultant/commissioning manager at Tilstone Energy between 2010 and 2013 working on government and defence projects.

Prior this, Stuart held the role of service delivery manager at the MOD’s Carillion/Enterprise joint venture in the south west.

Between 2005 and 2007, Stuart worked for Alfred McAlpine Business Services, initially as senior M&E (mechanical and electrical) engineer at Nationwide in Swindon before gaining promotion to site contract manager based at DFG Westmoors for a defence contract. He also held M&E roles with City Facilities Management where he worked with ASDA stores and Haden Building Management, working closely with Intel Corporation.

Stuart studied electrical engineering and installation full time at Swindons NorthStar College before joining Swindon Borough Council as an apprentice electrician in 1998.

In his spare time, Stuart enjoys spending time with his partner Amanda and children. Stuart also enjoys cooking, photography and supporting his favourite ice hockey team, the Swindon Wildcats.