Drone Surveys

A drone survey must follow the drone and model aircraft code set by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). This documentation is updated often, so it's important to talk to your surveyor around the area in which you are flying a drone. In addition, the CAA states that it is against the law to fly a drone without having someone present with an ID, and you can be fined for breaking this law.

The maximum height of a building drone surveying can take place is 120m (400ft), as this is the legal height limit to avoid the chance of impacting the flight of an aeroplane.

Airports, airfields and near aircrafts are only possible to fly near with permission from the airport. Furthermore, other areas which contain restricted airspace (prisons and government buildings) should be avoided. Ask our certified surveyors about the space you would like to use drone technology; we can identify if it is possible and if permission needs to be granted beforehand.

Yes, we offer thermal aerial imaging using our drone cameras to help improve the performance of your building by identifying heat loss areas. Furthermore, we can improve your solar panels and make sure they are working to their best ability. Detailed identification of heat loss from buildings can and has saved companies thousands.

That's not all; thermal imaging is not limited to heat loss and can identify water ingress and even improve crop yield for farmers by identifying areas of poor crop growth.

The weather can have adverse effects on the ability to control a drone. For example, it is not recommended Civil Aviation Authority to fly if solid winds could blow a drone off course. Also, if heavy rain, snow or cold weather is present, it may damage the drone and cause malfunctions. But, don't worry; if we've arranged a UAV survey and the weather takes a turn for the worse, we will always rearrange.