In specialized aviation operations such as aerial photography and laser scanning, flying low and slow requires more than skilled piloting; it demands precise documentation control. For Sweden’s Sky Movies, Web Manuals provides the digital foundation to manage modified aircraft, regulatory oversight, and safe flight operations under EASA’s frameworks.
Capturing Scandinavia from the Sky
Since 2007, Sky Movies has provided high-resolution aerial photography and thermographic inspections across Scandinavia. Using a fleet of two aircraft, the company supports municipalities, utilities, and engineering projects with detailed imagery and mapping data.
Each mission requires careful coordination and specialized equipment, from high-sensitivity thermal cameras for district heating inspections to advanced laser scanners for 3D mapping.
These flights are often conducted at night and at low altitudes, demanding both precision and discretion. To minimize environmental impact, Sky Movies uses single-engine aircraft, reducing emissions and noise during operations.
Made Compliance Simpler
While Sky Movies operates under EASA’s general aviation framework, its work involves unique operational conditions and modified aircraft. Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) are required to install specialized imaging equipment, which adds another layer of regulatory oversight.
Keeping documentation structured, up to date, and ready for inspection became essential, particularly as the Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen) requires clear access to operational manuals and modification records.
“When we heard how Web Manuals simplified compliance for another airline, we decided to try it, and now we have total confidence that every document and regulation is up to date, all in one easy system,” says Michael Lyckholm, Sky Movies.
With Web Manuals, Sky Movies gained a centralized platform for managing all manuals and compliance references. Inspectors from Transportstyrelsen can now log in directly through Web Manuals’ secure reader portal, reviewing documentation instantly and eliminating the need for back-and-forth communication.
Precision, Efficiency, and Peace of Mind
For a small operator, efficiency is everything. Web Manuals enables Sky Movies to handle manual updates and regulatory monitoring seamlessly, freeing their team to focus on what they do best: capturing data from the skies.
For specialized operators, every flight requires precision and accountability. Our platform enables these organizations to meet regulatory obligations seamlessly while focusing on capturing the world from above.
Paul Sandström
COO at Web Manuals
Supporting Niche Operators Worldwide
With more than 750 operators and dozens of aerial imaging companies among its customers, Web Manuals continues to expand its reach across specialized aviation sectors.
For organizations like Sky Movies, the platform is not only a compliance tool; it’s a way to maintain operational excellence, transparency, and control, even in the most complex missions.