Stuart Wareing is a location sound recordist and drone pilot working around the globe on television documentaries and factual programmes. With over 20 years of
experience on a whole range of diverse
and challenging subjects, he is an essential person to have with you in your team.
GALLERY
From the Winter Olympics, to a Tuareg wedding in the Sahara desert, to a remote indigenous village deep in Papua New Guinea, Stuart has captured the sights and sounds of some of the most unusual and exciting events this planet has to offer.
SOUND RECORDING
I always use my own equipment, investing only in kit that is renowned for its quality and reliability. I test and maintain it before each shoot at my base in Dorset, and also out in the field.
I like my kit to be both lightweight and powerful, but most of all, it has to be reliable in tough conditions.
I use Sound Devices mixers, Schoeps boom microphones, Audio Ltd A-10 wireless systems, and lavalier mics by DPA and Countryman.
Timecode sync to cameras is made possible by Atomos Ultrasyncs and Ambient Tentacles.
DRONE CINEMATOGRAPHY
7 years UK CAA Permission for Commercial Operations
Aircraft
DJI Inspire 2 (ProRes codec)
DJI X7 Camera and lenses
DJI X5S Camera and lenses
DJI Mavic 3 Cine
DJI Mavic Mini 3
Mapping and 3D Photogrammetry
DJI Groundstation
Drone Deploy
OTHER
First Aid, Health and Emergency Care
ITC Level 3 Award First Aid at Work (Valid 11/11/25)
ITC Outdoor First Aid (Valid 10/11/25)
St John Ambulance Volunteer Vaccinator
Hostile Environment and First Aid Training (HEFAT)
Trauma and Intermediate Life Support (TILS)
Boating and Seamanship
RYA Safety Boat
RYA Powerboat Level 2
RYA Dayskipper (Yacht)
MCA Personal Survival Techniques (Sea Survival)
Stuart's adventurous spirit, high technical standards and down to earth character, mean he has been a valuable member of an often small but dedicated team creating beautiful, compelling and immersive content of the very highest quality.
Air Speed Films
Showreel
ENVIRONMENT
Having seen first hand some of the impacts of climate change, I believe a sustainable and green future is to be embraced right now. I am a passionate believer in using renewable energy sources, reducing waste and encouraging collaboration with like-minded suppliers and clients.
While on location I always use rechargeable batteries for everything from sound mixer and radio mics to head torches. I don’t use single use plastics and always have a supply of fresh water and reusable mugs and flasks.
Most recently I have started using a fully electric vehicle as
my main work transport, forcing me to change habits and perspectives when it comes to driving long journeys in the UK.
I record my mileage and flights using a carbon calculator provided by climatecare.org and offset the CO2 used by donating to a portfolio of best practice projects that help protect the environment and local communities worldwide.