Hampshire · Surrey · West Sussex · UK wide
Drone Services
Aerial filming and 4K inspection work. Roofs, chimneys and solar panels surveyed without ladders or scaffolding, sites recorded from above, and cinematic footage that shows scale in a way no ground camera can.
Roof and chimney surveys · Solar panel inspections · Site progress records · Property and venue tours · Event and marketing footage · Fully insured
Why use a drone
A safer, faster look at what is up there
Drone footage offers a safe, fast and cost effective way to see what is really happening from above. It is ideal for roof inspections, site surveys, or simply showing scale and perspective in a way that is impossible from the ground.
Nobody goes up a ladder
Wherever it is dangerous or awkward to send a person, it is better to send the aircraft. No scaffolding to hire, no tower to erect, no one working at height.
Same day answers
A survey that would take a morning to set up takes minutes to fly. You get the images the same day, and a record you can compare against next year.
Detail you cannot get otherwise
4K stills and video close enough to read a cracked tile or a slipped ridge, and wide enough to show a whole site in one frame.
Survey and inspection
Roof, chimney and solar panel inspections
A damaged roof rarely announces itself from the ground. These images came from a survey of a property where water was getting in, and the cause is obvious from above and invisible from the driveway.
The same applies to chimneys, gutters, flat roofs, solar arrays and anything else that would otherwise need scaffolding to look at properly.
Selected footage
Recent aerial work
Solar panel inspection
Array checked without ladders or scaffolding
Chimney and roof survey
Surveyed safely from above
Heath Road, Haslemere
4K exterior aerial footage
Pricing
Guide prices
Every project is a bit different, so these guide prices give you a feel for what is possible. I will always confirm a bespoke quote once I know the details.
Bespoke Package
£59 per hour
- Photo and video
- Edited images or video
- Pre determined requirements
- Minimum duration of two hours
Upgrade Package
£99 per flight
- Photo or video
- Five edited images
- Can be booked alone
- Or added to another package
Media Package
£300 per half day
- Edited images or video
- Combination of photo and video
- Good for larger projects
Coverage
Where I fly
I am 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.
Previous clients
Who I work with
A varied mix, 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 images of a roof they cannot safely reach.
Common questions
Why hire a drone operator, and for what?
These are the questions I get asked most. If there is anything else you would like to know, drop me a message and I am happy to talk it through.
Are you insured?
Yes. My drones and cameras are insured, and I carry £5 million public liability insurance for flight operations in the UK.
Where can you fly?
Anywhere in the UK, following a site risk assessment and within the rules that apply to that location.
Why do I need a drone?
For a lot of tasks it is the cheapest, quickest and safest option, particularly surveys that would otherwise need specialist access equipment.
How safe are drones?
Wherever it is dangerous or difficult to send a person, it is far better to send the aircraft. Every flight starts with an assessment of the site.
Can you see what the camera sees?
Yes. There is a live downlink to the pilot, so the camera can be positioned exactly where it needs to be and you can see the shot as it happens.
How high can you fly?
Flights are limited to 400 feet, or 120 metres, and stay within visual line of sight of the pilot.
How long can you fly for?
Typically 20 to 30 minutes per battery depending on the aircraft and the weather. With three batteries that gives well over an hour of flying on site.
Can you fly in bad weather?
Not above 20 mph of wind, for safety. Above about 10 mph the smoothness of the shot starts to suffer, which matters for cinematic work.
Can you fly indoors?
Yes, given enough room. Indoor flying sits outside the outdoor airspace rules, but the space still needs assessing before anything takes off.
How close can you fly to people and buildings?
It depends on the aircraft and the site. Tell me the location and what you need and I will confirm exactly what is possible.
Can you edit the images or video?
Of course. I offer full post production on both stills and footage, including combining aerial and ground footage into a single film.
How much does it cost?
Guide prices are above. Every project has its own requirements so each job is quoted case by case.
Cinematic aerials or a roof you cannot reach
Tell me the site and what you need to see. I will come back with what is possible and what it costs.
Or email enquiry@burton-media.co.uk