How to get assistance with your aerial commission

Whether you are planning a drone shoot over a coastal site, need licensed archive footage for an editorial, or are unsure which series fits your brief, this page points you in the right direction. Start with the type of work you have in mind, and you will find the relevant notes on process, equipment, and next steps.

Not sure where to start with your aerial project?

Whether you are commissioning a series for a development proposal, need licensed archive footage for an editorial deadline, or simply want to understand what is possible with a drone over a specific South African site, the fastest way forward is a short note. Tell me about the location, the timeframe, and what the images will be used for. I will reply with practical guidance on flight permissions, equipment, and how the post-production flow would work for your brief.

No newsletters, no follow-up sequences. Just a direct reply with practical notes on your shoot.

Direct Contact and Studio Hours

For commissions, licensing inquiries, or questions about a specific aerial series, the studio is reachable by phone or email. Field work often keeps the team away from the desk, so the quickest response usually comes through email.

Studio Address

2334 Dave Union
Samanthamouth, LP 2154

The office is used for editing, equipment storage, and client meetings by appointment.

Phone

+27568168110

Calls are returned within two working days. If the line is busy, leave a message with your name and the project you are calling about.

Email

info@thecloudexpansion.com

For licensing requests, include the series name and intended use. For commissions, describe the location and rough timeline.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Saturday 10:00 - 14:00

Sunday and public holidays Closed

Preferred Channels by Topic

Commission inquiries Email with location, deadline, and intended use of the images.

Licensing and archive requests Email with the series name and publication context.

Technical or flight questions Phone is best for discussing airspace, permits, or equipment.

How to reach the studio

Whether you are commissioning a new aerial series, need a specific image licensed, or want to discuss a long-term documentary project, the clearest way in is a short email describing the assignment. For urgent requests around an upcoming deadline, a phone call during working hours usually gets you a faster answer.

Project enquiries

For commissioned shoots, architectural documentation, or editorial assignments, describe the location, timeline, and how the images will be used. We usually reply within one working day with initial questions about flight permissions and access.

info@thecloudexpansion.com

Licensing and archive

If you are looking for existing footage of a specific coastline, urban site, or region, send the location and the intended publication context. Archive requests are handled within two working days, with a selection of frames sent for review.

info@thecloudexpansion.com

Direct line

For time-sensitive matters, particularly when a shoot window is closing or a weather system is moving in, call between 09:00 and 17:00 South African time. Voicemails are checked at the end of each day.

+27568168110

Response times

General enquiries are answered within one working day. Commission quotes and licensing requests typically take two to three working days, depending on the complexity of the flight plan and the number of images involved.

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