How Tinopolis Centralised Drone Compliance and Simplified CAA Renewals

Tinopolis Group is an international television production and distribution organisation where drone footage has become an essential storytelling tool. From sweeping geography shots to establishing sequences, aerial footage now plays a key role in how programmes are brought to life on screen. With six drone pilots operating across both Open and Specific categories, the business requires a reliable and structured approach to compliance.

Rob Jones, Accountable Manager, oversees drone operations and regulatory responsibilities across the organisation.

Since first flying drones in June 2019, Tinopolis has worked closely with its training partner for ongoing support and regulatory guidance.

As drone usage became embedded within production workflows, maintaining accurate records and oversight became increasingly important.

The organisation needed to ensure:

• All pilot records were maintained accurately
• Risk assessments were properly documented
• Maintenance schedules were tracked
• CAA renewals could be completed without delay

In a fast-paced broadcast environment, compliance management could not become an administrative burden.

Following guidance from its training partner, Tinopolis adopted Atoll’s Drone Management System (ADMS) to centralise all drone operations and documentation.

ADMS provides a structured environment where pilot records are stored in one place, risk assessments are recorded consistently, maintenance schedules can be logged and monitored, and operational notes can be added as required.

For the Accountable Manager, this centralisation has transformed oversight, as all documentation is accessible within a single system, removing the need to manage separate files or spreadsheets.

Since implementing ADMS, all CAA renewals have been smooth and issue-free.

The organisation now benefits from:

• Complete and organised documentation
• Improved oversight across six pilots
• Reduced administrative workload
• Greater confidence during regulatory reviews

ADMS has delivered peace of mind in an industry where production deadlines are tight and operational focus must remain on creative output rather than compliance paperwork.

Atoll gives me real peace of mind – all documentation, pilot records and risk assessments are stored in one place, and the ability to add scheduled maintenance and pilot notes makes managing our team far easier. With a busy schedule and a demanding industry, having streamlined tools at hand has been invaluable.”

Rob J.
Accountable Manager
Tinopolis Group