About

Welcome to Mr Smith Aerial, the website of drone pilot, aerial filmmaker and photographer Andy Smith. 

Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year 2024. Commended.

Current World Archaeology Photography Awards 2024 (Worldwide). Runner up.

Smithsonian Magazine Photographer of the Year Award 2023 (Worldwide). Winner - Drone category.

Earth Photo 2023 (Worldwide). Shortlisted

Current World Archaeology Photography Awards 2023 (Worldwide). Runner up.

British Photography Awards 2022 (UK). 2x Finalist - Drone category.

Environmental Photographer of the Year Awards 2022 (Worldwide). Finalist.

I am a CAA approved drone operator with A2 CofC and GVC operational authorities. I am able to operate in both the open and specific commercial flying categories.

I have worked with lots of great clients, including:

Alliance Creative, AMA Homes, The Big Partnership , Body Care We Care, Bruce Stevenson, Canary FIlms, City & Country, Dangerous Studios, Drift, East Lothian Council, Edinburgh Napier University, The Forest of Black, The Gate, Gradisca Films, Hayston Golf Club, Inkshares, Impact Scotland, The Dunard Centre, Itison Glasgow, JDB Tritec, Kirkliston Heritage Group, Ground Level Up Films, La Laterna, Lewis Creative Consultants, MacDonald Hotels , Maguires, McDonald Estates, Orbit, Project, Q Assure Build, Ross Developments, Scottish Power, Scottish Salmon Company, Shawfair LLP, Significant Others, Air Thrill, Stagecoach, Stirling Golf Club, Teenage Fanclub, Transform Scotland, Union Direct, The Omni Centre, The University of the West of Scotland,Visit East Lothian, Visit North Berwick, Western Gold, Whitespace

I have spent the last 18 years working as an Art Director and Creative Director in Design and Advertising agencies. You can see more of my experience in that field over at my other site www.mrsmith-creative.com 

I use range of drones. My go to is the the DJI Mavic 3, but I also go down to the DJI Mini 3 Pro for restricted urban shoots, or bring in the DJI Inspire 3 for big cinematic productions. I can use drones of all sizes and capabilities to get what you need.

I try to approach every aerial project with an Art Directors' eye. I am interested in making beautiful films, capturing extraordinary points of view and perspectives, and composing stunning images. I enjoy working with directors, or directing myself. 

Please have a look at my showreels and galleries to see some of my work to date. 

Thanks

Andy