Network launching later this year · Building coverage nationwide
Join the UK's next nationwide drone pilot network
Drone Assisted is building the UK's trusted commercial drone pilot network in partnership with some of the country's largest insurers for inspections, surveys, emergency response, property maintenance and aerial intelligence. Our network is growing now and goes live later this year.
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Drone surveying for construction and property
Drone Assisted captures accurate aerial survey data for construction sites, property developments and infrastructure projects. We deliver high resolution imagery, elevation models and progress reports without the delays of traditional ground based methods.
Faster site surveys
Capture top down site data in hours rather than days.
Accurate measurements
Use photogrammetry and GPS referenced outputs for reliable dimensions.
Progress tracking
Compare surveys over time to monitor construction progress.
Reduced site disruption
No need for scaffolding, cherry pickers or extensive site access.
Safety first
Keep surveyors away from active work areas and hazardous terrain.
Digital deliverables
Receive orthomosaics, point clouds and 3D models ready for CAD and GIS.
UK wide coverage
Network of qualified surveyors ready to travel to your site.
Typical turnaround 2 to 4 working days from site visit to deliverables.
Drone services available through the network
From routine inspections to emergency response, one network and one workflow. Verified, insured pilots matched to the requirements of each commercial job.
Property and insurance
- Drone roof surveys
- Storm and flood damage evidence
- Home and property inspections
- Insurance claims imagery
- Insurance loss adjusting support
- Fire damage assessments
- Building condition surveys
- Property maintenance
Construction and infrastructure
- Construction progress monitoring
- Infrastructure inspection
- Utilities inspection
- Towers and masts
- Solar panel inspections
- Industrial assets
- Thermal drone surveys
Land, mapping and agriculture
- Drone site and land surveys
- Mapping
- Agricultural imagery
- Volumetric surveys
- Orthomosaic capture
Aerial media and specialist support
- Commercial photography
- Estate and property media
- Event filming and monitoring
- Search and rescue support
- Emergency response support
- Specialist aerial data
- Commercial drone pilots
Example deliverables
See what a drone inspection can provide
Drone Assisted assignments can provide clear aerial imagery, annotated inspection evidence, thermal comparisons and structured reports according to the requirements of the job.
Annotated inspection imagery
Clear aerial photographs can be marked to identify visible defects, 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.
How an assignment works
Submit brief, assignment assessed, pilot matched, deliverables received.
- 01
Submit your brief
Tell us what you need, where it is, and how urgent it is.
- 02
Assignment assessed
We review the brief, the site and the imagery, data or reporting required.
- 03
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.
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 re-checked on renewal.
CAA registrations where required
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 is building a growing network of verified pilots across the UK. Assignment availability depends on location, pilot capability, equipment, weather, airspace and the requirements of the job. Some management features described here are still being rolled out ahead of the network going live.
Industry association
Drone Assisted works with ARPAS-UK to support safe, professional and responsible commercial drone operations. Visit ARPAS-UK
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FAQ
Common questions
What is Drone Assisted?▾
Drone Assisted is a nationwide UK network of CAA-verified commercial drone pilots for inspections, surveys, insurance evidence, property maintenance and aerial imagery. Companies submit a brief and are matched to a verified pilot in their area.
Are Drone Assisted pilots CAA approved?▾
Pilots are checked against the requirements of the work they take on. We check identity and contact details, valid commercial drone insurance, CAA registrations where required, and job specific qualifications and authorisations, including an Operational Authorisation where the assignment requires one. 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?▾
Most single-property jobs sit between £150 and £600. Commercial inspections typically run £400–£1,200 and specialist work (thermal, LiDAR, mapping) is £500–£2,500+. Founding-member businesses lock in 10% off every flight for life.
How fast can you dispatch a pilot?▾
Standard bookings are usually filled within 2–5 working days. Emergency-response and same-day jobs can often be filled within hours depending on region.
Do you cover my area of the UK?▾
Drone Assisted is building a growing network of verified pilots across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. 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 missions.
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