Branded Airships for Events, Advertising and Aerial Filming

… send your brand to new heights!

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We fly…

… customised radio controlled airships, laden with our client’s branding / messaging, at arenas and venues nationwide. But we don’t stop there… our clever technicians have miniaturised a high resolution stabilised camera system that can film silky-smooth live footage, and broadcast to monitors around the venue. Our 4.5m airships are completely safe to fly over people and can float gracefully overhead, or perform faster choreographed manoeuvres if preferred.

Text reading 'EVENT PRODUCTION SHOW' in white capital letters on a black background
Universal Pictures logo featuring a globe with the word 'Universal' across it and the text 'A Comcast Company' below.
Amazon logo with white text and orange arrow on black background.
Logo with the text 'RE' in orange, a power switch symbol in orange, and 'LEC' in white on a black background.
QuickBooks Intuit logo with green circle containing a white QB symbol, and the words 'intuit QuickBooks' in blue and black text.

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We create…

… custom airships!

Alongside our classic white airships with interchangeable advertising banners, we also design and manufacture fully customised printed blimps in unique shapes, colours, and styles.

Want something oversized, unusual, eye-catching, or completely different? Send us your concept and we’ll work with you to create an inflatable airship that grabs attention and makes your brand impossible to ignore.

A lowercase letter 'd' followed by a period, in dark blue color.

Rachel Gregory, Event Manager, Diversified.

The Blimp has been a fantastic addition to our show, it’s fun, unique, and delivers that “wow” factor our clients absolutely love.

Chris and his team are a pleasure to work with, they’re friendly, professional, and incredibly flexible, which we truly appreciate.

Not only does the Blimp bring smiles to our sponsors and visitors, but it also provides stunning footage that’s been invaluable for our marketing efforts.

We’ve now had the Blimp at two of our shows and have already booked it again for next year!

Make it stand out.

“Our branded airships steal the show and leave a lasting impact — guaranteed to be seen and remembered,” 

Chris Wilkinson, founder of Upper Cut Productions and Upper Cut Air, an industry expert in advanced aerial technology.

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Key Features

  • 2 x large custom-printed banners can be attached to the sides of the airship.

  • Professional 5K stabilised cinema camera with a zoom range of 24mm-165mm.

  • Live footage can be broadcast to screens around the venue and recorded onboard for promotional film editing after the event.

  • Internal LED lighting can illuminate the airship for maximum impact

  • Remote-controlled drop mechanism for distributing promotional materials to audiences below.

  • Our helium-filled blimps don’t just float—they put on a show. Each one carries a compact bubble machine that sends a stream of shimmering bubbles drifting through the air, turning any event space into something a bit more magical. It’s eye-catching, playful, and guaranteed to draw people in as they look up and follow the trail. Perfect for creating a moment that feels effortlessly fun.

  • Insured and completely safe to fly over people. All flights are conducted to strict Risk Assessment standards.

  • Upper Cut Air is a trading name of Upper Cut Productions - Established in 2004, we are one of the longest running drone film, photography and airship operators in the UK.

    Our early airships first took flight in 2004 for The Sheffield Steelers ice hockey team and then for a Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) tour in 2006. It has been quite a journey and 20 years on, we are still harnessing the latest technology to offer our clients the very best. We thrive on custom projects and exciting challenges… we are specialists at blending technology and creativity in our services.

    Operated by drone pilots and camera operators with extensive experience in the film and TV industry.

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A person in a dark t-shirt and shorts is touching a large, illuminated globe-like structure emitting green and purple light inside a dark, spacious auditorium with colorful stage lighting.
Exhibition hall with a large blimp labeled 'Upper Cut Air' hanging from the ceiling, visitors walking and browsing booths, seating area with white benches in the foreground.
An indoor exhibition with a pink blimp overhead displaying bold red and black text urging viewers to see a product stand. The stand features a white backdrop with branding and electronics displays, and an audience seated and standing in front of it,
Trade show floor with various booths, large circular LED screens displaying 'Intuit QuickBooks,' and attendees walking around in casual attire, with prominent green branding and signage.
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Trade show booth with large screens displaying colorful graphics, a curved LED display reading 'Saudi Welcome to Arabia,' and an airship shaped display overhead with the Vox Group logo and slogan.
Two men holding large illuminated butterfly decorations, standing behind a railing decorated with Christmas ornaments inside a church with stained glass windows.
Two illuminated butterfly-shaped light fixtures, one pink and one blue, resting on a dark floor with colored lines.
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A person sitting on a chair inside an empty sports arena controlling a large, colorful, inflatable bull mascot hanging from the ceiling.
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An audience watching a presentation or entertainment event on a large screen in a theater or auditorium, with green stage lighting.
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Trade show booth with bright green and white branding for QuickBooks, featuring hanging screens and displays, with attendees walking around in a convention center.
Trade show exhibition booth for Galderma, a skincare company, with a large illuminated sign and promotional displays. People are walking and engaging at the booth in a large convention hall.
A large inflatable sculpture resembling a pig, decorated with graffiti art and the words 'Fear Builds Walls,' is being worked on by a man with a camera. The sculpture features colorful designs, including an eye within a triangle, and is set indoors w
Trade show booth for Intuit QuickBooks with green and white branding, attendees walking around, large screen displays, and a suspended blimp-shaped advertisement overhead.
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Trade show with booths and displays, including a prominent suspended pink blimp-shaped sign with red accents, and an 'RELEC' booth with people conversing and examining products.
Trade show at large indoor exhibition hall with several booths and people walking around. A pink zeppelin-shaped promotional balloon overhead displays the text 'Thermal Vision Industrial' with a QR code. Booths feature various tech and industrial dis
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An indoor exhibition with a large crowd of people, booths, and displays, including a giant airship model hanging from the ceiling with a banner advertising flights. The area is brightly lit with a high ceiling and visible air ducts.
A busy conference hall with various booths and display screens, featuring a large blimp-shaped advertising balloon overhead. The hall has a curved ceiling with metal framing, and people are walking around and interacting with exhibitors.
A conference hall with a large screen displaying 'Horizon Stage' and 'Intuit QuickBooks'. Attendees are seated, and some people are walking or taking photos. There is a pink and blue carpet, and a large airship shaped balloon hanging from the ceiling
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A large indoor exhibition with multiple booths and people walking around, a big screen displaying the trade show event, and a large silicone airship floating above.
A large screen displays the word "Wicked" in colorful, stylized text, with fantasy-themed illustrations including a fairy-like character, a green lantern, and a witch in green attire. The audience is seated below, with stage lights shining down.
An indoor trade show or exhibition with many people seated at tables and walking around. A large purple blimp or airship with 'Thermal Vision Industrial' and a QR code is hanging from the ceiling. There are display booths and monitors in the backgrou
A busy trade show with people walking around and exploring various booths. A large, illuminated sign in the background reads "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada". Overhead, there is a blimp-shaped display with a sign promoting WTM Trendfest.
Eight colorful butterfly-shaped LED wings arranged in a circle on a glittery black surface, with five remote controls placed among them.
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Interior of a church with stained glass windows, pews, and an altar, featuring a large illuminated airship-shaped advertising banner that reads 'Fly Your Ad Here' and includes a website link.
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Audience interaction with our branded airships generates an emotional connection which is lasting and memorable.

As well as using the live camera to create ‘moments’ with the audience, we can drop vouchers / special offers from the airship's gondola - a real talking point!

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