Drone Services

At Burton Media, I offer professional aerial drone filming and photography for weddings, businesses and property projects across Surrey, Hampshire and West Sussex. Whether it’s capturing a cinematic view of your venue, surveying a roof safely from above, or producing creative footage for a marketing campaign, every flight is handled with care and precision. I’m a fully qualified and insured CAA-licensed drone operator, combining technical accuracy with an eye for storytelling to create footage that’s both useful and visually striking.

My drone work covers a wide range of applications, from creative filming to technical surveys. Typical projects include:

Private Homes

Commercial Buildings

Golf Courses

Schools and Colleges

Building Sites

Site Surveys

3D Mapping

Land Surveys

Environmental Surveys

Herritage Sites

Emergency Services

Sporting Events

Previous Clients

I’ve worked with a really varied mix of clients — from estate agents and golf clubs to local councils and event organisers — all using aerial footage in different ways. Some want smooth cinematic video for marketing, others need accurate imagery for inspection or mapping. Every job is tailored, and I always take time to plan the safest and most effective flight path for what’s needed. Filming and video services which include:

  • Aerial corporate videos for product launches, advertising, websites and promotion
  • Aerial drone photography and video for Estate Agents
  • Aerial drone footage and explainer film of golf courses
  • Commercial property aerial photography and videography
  • Emergency services during incident overview
  • Events and sports aerial filming and photos
  • Tourism, travel and hotel aerial photography and video
  • Environmental impacts and surveys
  • 3D and landscape mapping
  • Indoor aerial photography
  • Night photography and filming
Drone shot of church roof
Drone shot of church roof

If you’d like to chat through how drone filming could work for your project, I’m happy to help. Whether it’s a one-off roof survey or something creative for your business, drop me a quick message and I’ll get back to you with ideas and a no-obligation quote.

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Pricing

Every project is a bit different, so these guide prices give you a feel for what’s possible. I’ll always confirm a bespoke quote once I know the details.

Bespoke Package

£59 /HOUR

  • Photo and video
  • Edited images or video
  • Pre determined requirements
  • Minimum duration of 2 hrs
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Upgrade Package

£99 /FLIGHT

  • Photo or video
  • 5 edited images
  • Can be booked alone
  • Booked as part of another package service
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Media Package

£300 /HALF DAY

  • Edited images or video
  • Combination of photo and video
  • Lab Challenges
  • Good for larger projects
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Coverage

I’m based where Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex meet, but I travel across the UK — and occasionally abroad — for both commercial and creative projects. Every quote is bespoke, with no hidden costs and clear communication from start to finish.

Why Use A Drone?

Drone footage offers a safe, fast and cost-effective way to see what’s really happening from above. It’s ideal for roof inspections, site surveys, or simply showing scale and perspective in a way that’s impossible from the ground.

Images of damaged roof leaking water into the property

  • Drone used to look for damage to a roof and water leaking into the property
  • Drone used to look for damage to a roof and water leaking into the property
  • Drone used to look for damage to a roof and water leaking into the property
  • Drone used to look for damage to a roof and water leaking into the property
  • Drone used to look for damage to a roof and water leaking into the property
  • Drone used to look for damage to a roof and water leaking into the property
  • Drone used to look for damage to a roof and water leaking into the property

    • Why should I hire a drone operator and for what?

    These are some of the most common questions I get asked. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, just drop me a message — I’m always happy to chat things through.

    Yes, I hold the latest CAA A2 Subcategory qualification of the Open Category. This allows me to operate commercially my drones.

    Yes, I have insurance for all of my drones and cameras and £5 million public liability insurance for flight operations in the UK which is a requirement of the CAA.

    There are a huge range of applications where a drone can save time and money. I am able to fly anywhere in the UK, following a risk assessment and within the limitations and regulations set by the CAA.

    For many tasks, a drone is the most cost effective, efficient and safe option. This could be for a survey which would require specialist equipment to be able to carry it out.

    Using a drone is often the safest option for a great number of tasks. Wherever it is dangerous or difficult to send personnel, it is far better to send the unmanned aerial vehicle. Most notably, working at height, especially with equipment or tools, can be a risky undertaking and time consuming, so using a drone avoids this danger completely. The drone itself is extremely safe with multiple built in safety features.

    There is a live down-link from the drone which is viewable by the pilot of the drone. This enables me to position the camera in the perfect position to capture the images, video or information you require.

    I am currently operating under a standard CAA permission for aerial work which means I can fly up to  400 feet (120m) vertically and 500m from the pilot horizontally. For specific survey this can be increased following an application.

    Flight times vary depending on the drone and weather but are typically around 20-30 minutes per battery. With 3 batteries this gives a total flying time of 1hr 30 minutes.

    For safety reasons we do not fly in wind speeds exceeding of 20 mph. Anything above 10 mph may start to affect the smoothness of the shot which is particularly important if shooting video. Light snow maybe OK but unfortunately no drones are able to fly in rain.

    Yes, the drone can be used inside provided there is enough room indoors. We are not subject to the rules and regulations placed upon us by the CAA but there are some issues regarding insurances.

    This is not such a simple question unfortunately. The C2 qualification allows operators to fly an A2 drones 30 meters from uninvolved buildings or people and reduced to 5 metres in low speed mode. There are currently no certified A2 drones available as the legislation only came into effect on the 31/12/2020.

    This limits all current drones to a distance of 50m for uninvolved buildings or people. However if I am on a shoot where everyone is under my direct control, I would brief everyone beforehand, then I am able fly closer. 

    Of course. I offer all sorts of post production editing, of both images and video footage. This can be used as part of a combined ground and aerial film for example. 

    Each project is different and presents its own unique set of requirements, so we assess every job on a case by case basis.

    Whether you need cinematic aerial shots for a wedding or a detailed roof inspection, I’d love to help. You can get in touch through the contact page or click “Enquire Now” below to start a conversation about what you need filmed.

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