PHIL SOUTHERN

DRONE OPERATOR

MANAGING DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF OPERATIONS AT RED AIR MEDIA WEST MIDLANDS

Decorated law enforcement professional for over 15 years including armed response and CT Security planning.

Planned and delivered the security arrangements for the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games working closely with National Security, Local Authority and private sector partners.  Utilised and supervised drone operations to achieve greater situational awareness in fast paced, high stakes policing operations.

Experienced in photography and data logistics, an advocate of the development and use of new technologies and the incorporation of commercial drones to explore novel use cases. Holder of a Federal Aviation Administration (United States) Part 107 Certificate for commercial drone operations in the US.

Red Air Media has been utilising drones for over 8 years to capture images and gather topographical data for the Development and Regeneration industry.

By staying at the forefront of technology and continuously innovating our operational methods, we provide our clients with time and cost-saving solutions. Whether it’s a simple survey of a single-story building or a comprehensive 3D CAD model with elevation and volume data, Red Air’s team deliver precise specifications to our clients within hours. This not only saves time and money but also reduces the health and safety risks associated with on-site inspections in construction environments.

Red Air serves a diverse range of survey and inspection clients, including individual building operators, architects, surveyors, and large national development companies like Kier Construction. In addition to our expertise in survey and inspection, Red Air also caters to broadcast and corporate filming clients.

With years of experience in the broadcast news, features, and documentary filming industry, we provide the same level of commitment to both individual operators and major network broadcast companies.

CONTACT
Phil Southern
0800 999 1836
[email protected]