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Verified pilots · UK-wide coverage · Commercially insured
Commercial drone services across the UK
Hire verified and insured drone pilots for surveys, inspections, mapping, thermal imaging, aerial photography and specialist drone work anywhere in the UK.
Upfront pricing on standard assignments
- Verified commercial pilots
- Pilots are checked for commercial drone insurance, CAA registration and the qualifications or authorisations relevant to the assignment.
- UK-wide drone services
- Access drone capability across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland through the Drone Assisted network.
- Upfront pricing
- See the price before you request the job. For complex or bespoke assignments, our drone specialists will review the requirements and provide a tailored quote.
Drone surveying for construction and property
Drone Assisted pilots capture aerial survey data for construction sites, property developments and infrastructure projects. Depending on the brief and the equipment used, that can include high resolution imagery, orthomosaics, elevation data and progress reports, delivered without the delays of traditional ground based access. Aerial data supports professional survey work, it does not replace a chartered survey or structural sign off where one is required.
Faster site surveys
Capture top down site data in hours rather than days.
Measurable outputs
Photogrammetry and GPS referenced outputs give reliable dimensions, with accuracy dependent on equipment, ground control and site conditions.
Progress tracking
Compare surveys over time to monitor construction progress.
Reduced site disruption
Can reduce the need for scaffolding, cherry pickers and extensive site access.
Safety first
Keep people away from active work areas, height and hazardous terrain.
Digital deliverables
Outputs can include orthomosaics, point clouds and 3D models for CAD and GIS where required and suitable specialist capability is matched to the assignment.
UK-wide network
UK-wide network of pilots with specialist surveying and mapping capability.
Typical turnaround 2 to 4 working days from site visit to deliverables.
UK Drone Services
From roof inspections and surveying to mapping, thermal imaging and aerial photography, Drone Assisted connects businesses with verified pilots and the specialist capability required for each assignment.
Property and insurance
- Drone roof surveys
- Storm and flood damage evidence
- Home and property inspections
- Drones for insurance and claims
- Fire damage assessments
- Aerial building inspections
- Property maintenance
Construction and infrastructure
Land, mapping and agriculture
- Drone site and land surveys
- Mapping
- Agricultural drone services
- Volumetric surveys
- Orthomosaic capture
Aerial media and specialist support
- Commercial photography
- Estate and property media
- Event filming and monitoring
- Search and rescue support
- Lost pet drone search
- Emergency response support
- Specialist aerial data
- Commercial drone pilots
Drone Assisted supports businesses across property, construction, insurance, surveying, facilities management and infrastructure requiring professional aerial inspection, imagery or data. Common assignments include drone building inspections, drone mapping services and drone roof surveys.
Specialist network
Lost pet drone search
Drone Assisted provides the nationwide professional drone network powering Pet Search, supporting searches for missing pets across suitable UK locations.
Need a drone pilot?
Tell us what you need, where the assignment is located and the required outputs. We'll assess the brief and match the work with suitable verified pilot capability.
Example deliverables
See what a drone inspection can provide
Drone Assisted assignments can provide clear aerial imagery, roof inspection evidence, thermal comparisons and structured reports according to the requirements of the job.
Roof inspection imagery
High resolution aerial photographs capture roof condition, areas requiring attention and evidence relevant to the customer brief.
Visual and thermal comparison
Visual and thermal imagery can be captured together where the aircraft, sensor, environmental conditions and assignment requirements are suitable.
Structured reporting
Captured imagery and findings can be organised into a clear report or evidence pack for review by the customer or an appropriately qualified specialist.
Example formats shown for illustration. The scope, imagery, analysis and reporting supplied will depend on the assignment and agreed deliverables. Drone imagery does not automatically constitute a structural survey, engineering opinion or loss adjusting decision.
Video guides
Drone video guides
Watch practical guides to roof inspection costs, property filming, construction progress capture, FPV fly throughs, roof inspection imagery and industrial inspections. Learn what to include in your brief and choose the right output for your project.
Dog located by drone: real search footage
Genuine drone footage showing a dog located from the air.
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Aerial building inspection or building survey?
Separate aerial evidence capture from specialist interpretation and agree your deliverables before booking.
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Drone roof inspection cost: what affects your quote?
Understand the main price factors, compare quotation scope and see how to quote and buy online.
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Industrial drone inspections: what can you see on a silo?
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Drone property videos: five shots to include in your brief
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Construction progress drone footage: what should you capture?
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How an assignment works
Assignments run through the live Drone Assisted network: submit your brief, the assignment is assessed, a verified pilot is matched and deliverables are returned. Hire a drone pilot to get started.
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Submit your brief
Tell us what you need, where it is, and how urgent it is.
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Assignment assessed
We review the brief and required outputs. For standard assignments, you'll see the price upfront before confirming the job. Complex or bespoke work may require a specialist quote.
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Pilot matched
A verified pilot is matched by location, capability, equipment and availability.
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Deliverables received
Media, notes and agreed outputs are delivered securely to your team.
Why businesses use Drone Assisted
Every pilot is checked before joining, and every assignment is managed centrally by Drone Assisted from the customer brief through to secure delivery of the agreed outputs. Read what UK commercial drone pilot requirements involve, or hire a drone pilot and we will confirm availability. Common assignments include drone surveying and drone inspection services.
Pilot and assignment checks
Identity and contact details
Manual checks on the individual and the business behind the application.
Commercial drone insurance
Valid commercial cover confirmed, monitored and rechecked on renewal.
CAA registration
Operator and flyer registrations checked against the work being carried out.
Job specific qualifications
Competency evidence checked against the requirements of each assignment.
Operational Authorisation where required
Additional competency and authorisation checked where an assignment calls for it.
Equipment and specialist capability
Aircraft, sensors and thermal or mapping capability recorded for matching.
Relevant experience
Previous commercial work and sector experience reviewed before approval.
Managed delivery
Customer brief assessment
We review what is needed, where it is and how urgent the work is.
Pilot matching
Pilots are matched by location, capability, equipment and availability.
Assignment communication
One point of contact for updates between the customer and the pilot.
Deliverable requirements
Imagery, data and reporting requirements agreed before the flight.
Secure file delivery
Outputs delivered securely to the people who need them.
Quality and completeness checks
Work is reviewed against the agreed brief before it is signed off.
Central management by Drone Assisted
Assignments, documents and compliance records held in one place.
Drone Assisted operates a growing UK pilot network. Pilots are verified for the registration, insurance, competency and authorisations relevant to the work they undertake. Assignment availability depends on location, pilot capability, equipment, weather, airspace and the requirements of the job.
Professional standards
Our approach to pilot standards reflects the principles of safety, professionalism and responsible drone operations promoted by organisations such as ARPAS-UK .
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FAQ
Common questions
What is Drone Assisted?
Drone Assisted is a UK wide network of verified commercial drone pilots providing surveys, inspections, mapping, thermal imaging, insurance evidence and aerial photography. Businesses submit one brief and are matched with suitable verified pilot capability.
How do I hire a drone pilot?
Submit your brief with the location, the work required and the outputs you need. Drone Assisted assesses the assignment, matches a verified pilot with the right capability and manages delivery of the agreed deliverables.
What drone services are available?
Drone surveying, drone inspections, roof surveys, building inspections, mapping, thermal drone surveys, solar panel inspections, aerial photography and specialist work such as lost pet drone search.
Are Drone Assisted pilots verified and insured?
Pilots are verified for the registration, insurance, competency and authorisations relevant to the work they undertake, including valid commercial drone insurance and CAA registration. Credentials are re checked on renewal and no pilot flies with lapsed cover.
How much does it cost to hire a drone pilot through Drone Assisted?
For most standard jobs, you'll see the price upfront before submitting the assignment. Complex or bespoke work may need to be reviewed by a drone specialist before a price is confirmed. Most single property jobs sit between £150 and £600. Commercial inspections typically run £400 to £1,200 and specialist work such as thermal, LiDAR or mapping is £500 to £2,500 or more, depending on the brief.
How quickly can a pilot be matched?
Standard bookings are usually matched within 2 to 5 working days. Urgent and same day assignments can often be filled within hours depending on region, weather and airspace.
Do you cover my area of the UK?
Drone Assisted operates across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with a growing pilot network. Assignment availability depends on location, pilot capability, equipment, weather, airspace and the requirements of the job.
Are you a qualified drone pilot? Join the network.
Get access to commercial drone jobs in your area from insurers, property companies, surveyors and other business clients. Build your workload, manage jobs online and get paid for completed assignments.
- Exclusive pilot offers
- Offers from selected partners on training, insurance, equipment and software. View pilot offers
- Clear pilot payment
- Standard assignments are paid for by the customer before a pilot is dispatched, and your payout is shown before you accept. Read the Pilot Guide
- Local commercial jobs
- Compliant workflow
- Clear pilot payment
- Insurer ready reporting
- Partner benefits
- Pilot Guide access
Our work
See the work behind the service.
Explore real Drone Assisted jobs across construction, infrastructure, inspections and aerial photography.
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Urban construction progress capture
An aerial view of a multi storey development, its roof decks, scaffolding and surrounding streets.
PhotographySelected projects
Property, land and leisure photography
Country homes, residential developments, rural landscapes and coastal settings from real Drone Assisted jobs.