CAA Certified with Enhanced OSC permissions under CAA No. 2565 and fully insured to £10m+ compliant with EC 785/2004
Based in Sussex in the South East, and providing Drone Aerial Services Operations nationwide throughout the UK and Ireland
Using the latest and advanced aerial Thermal Imaging infrared inspection technology is less expensive than you might think. Using the latest Zenmuse XT Radiometric payloads for solar panel inspection, roof inspections, land surveys, infrastructure projects & agriculture management is now affordable to all and easily deployed around the UK by our category 2 certified professional thermographers at Drone Media Imaging
Drone aerial inspection photography is an affordable and cost effective solution for Property Inspections, Roof Inspections, Chimney and Gutter Inspections as well as real-estate Portfolios & Portraits. In addition we can photograph your business assets such as Golf Courses, Property portfolios, and other projects… Aerial Drone Photography utilising high definition cameras and DSLR equipment.
We can produce survey grade Photogrammetry 2D maps and 3D Models using sophisticated GIS equipment and software capable of providing measurements of properties, landscapes & infrastructure. These maps are sufficiently precise to give important insight into actual environmental conditions on the ground using Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) and Post-Processing Kinematic (PPK) corrections for centimetre level accuracy.
From business Corporate Videos & Events to Film & TV, Aerial Video Cinematography filming is now accessible to all production companies alike. We are happy to shoot for rushes or to create final video film throughout the UK. We are happy to assist with projects big or small, and have provide aerial video/filming for the BBC, ITV, Chanel 5 and other Independent TV & Film production companies.
Certified Master Thermographer Level 3
Free No Obligation Quotation for Drone Services
Professional Commercial Drone Services
CAA certification Operational Authorisation (OA) No.2565 | Operating Safety Case No.2565OSC | GVC & A2 CofC Qualified
Drone Media Imaging is a specialist UAV drone service provider, operating from the South East of the UK, but ready and able to deploy across the UK and Ireland.
We are licensed and certified with a CAA Operational Authorisation (OA) for sub 25kg category DAY and NIGHT flights.
With a background and reputation built over many decades in professional commercial photography, we re-trained and re-invested in our business back in 2015 so that we can now provide competitive aerial drone services across many industry sectors. We are also qualified and certified to provide thermal imaging data, not just in the air but also on the ground to cover solar panel inspections, flat roof, and structural water ingress/damage, and building insulation and thermal bridging analysis.
Drone Media Imaging’s pilots are CPL-uS qualified and liability insured. We adhere strictly to guidelines, procedures, planning practices, and risk assessment necessary to ensure the safety of staff, properties, and the general public, as well as to comply with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) legislation, rules and regulations.
Aerial drone photography, video and thermal imaging are not as expensive as you might think and we won’t be beaten on price for comparable service and experience!
We offer simple understandable pricing structures or can quote you specifically for your individual project requirements if you need something we have not covered. Just complete our online enquiry form which provides us with the information we need to offer you an accurate quotation.
Or just get in touch for a chat…
Recent News and Blog
Detecting Faults Using Drone Thermography
Aerial Thermography using Drones A drone carrying a thermal camera is the ideal tool to assess solar panel condition given that they are often placed in areas such as rooftops which means they are difficult to access. This non-destructive method of inspection minimises any health and safety risk alongside the chance [...]
Common Causes of Solar System Under Performance
Not All Solar Panel Issues are Electrical Cell or String Faults Extensive Panel Shadowing Shattered / Broken Glass Covering Dirt on the Panels One very common cause of panels not functioning effectively is simply that they have become dirty over time, particularly in urban city locations, this can diminish [...]
Solar Panel Ground Fault Detection
Does Your Solar Installation Have a String Fault? How Does Thermography Detect a String Fault? If a fault develops in solar panels connected in series, then the entire string is likely to fail or be shut down. This results in a heat differential to the surrounding panels/arrays [...]
How do Solar Panels Work?
How Do Solar Panels Operate? How Does the Sun Affect a Photovoltaic Solar Panel? The sun continually discharges little parcels of energy called photons, which arrive with us here on earth approximately 8.5 minutes after they have left their source. Those little photons however can take 100,000 years to get from [...]
Drone Thermography to Inspect Domestic Solar Panels
Using Drone Thermography to Inspect your Domestic Solar Panels Domestic solar panels are now a familiar sight on the rooftops of the UK, but many people fail to carry out the necessary maintenance to make sure that they are getting the most from their investment. Faults in your panel, either caused during the installation process or occurring over [...]
Drone Environmental Thermal Imaging for Solid Waste Landfill Sites
The use of drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras has revolutionized fire safety measures in solid waste landfill sites. These drones can detect temperature variations and hotspots, allowing operators to identify areas at risk of combustion and take proactive measures to prevent fires. Additionally, thermal imaging technology can detect thermal emissions and chemical and physical parameters, providing valuable data for monitoring and managing landfill sites. This technology has already shown promising results, reducing the number of fire incidents in landfill sites and minimizing environmental impact and health risks. As the technology continues to advance, drone environmental thermal imaging is expected to become an indispensable tool in solid waste landfill site management.
Enhanced Operating Permissions Granted by the CAA
Drone Media Imaging has been granted enhanced drone operating permissions from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) known as an ‘Operating Safty Case‘ or OSC, which puts us in an exclusive and advanced group of drone operators.
Less than 5% of drone operators currently have such permissions in the UK. Our enhanced permissions allow us to take-off, land, and fly closer to People, Properties, Vehicles and Vessels not under our control, as well as fly above 400ft to 800ft. Standard permissions now called, Operational Authorisation PDRA-01 (previously known as Permission for Commercial Operations PfCO) that the CAA grant normal drone operators are much more restrictive.
Operating under an UAS-OSC for your project is just as straight forward as for any other drone flight mission. The key difference is in the onsite procedures we deploy, safety planning implemented and research completed beforehand. The cost can vary considerably when there is a need to operate under an OSC and is very dependent upon the work required. So the first thing to do is to start a conversation with us about the project, survey/inspection, filming or photography you need to be completed and we can advise you if an OSC is needed in the first place, or whether the work can be completed under standard permissions.
Drone Filming and TV Projects We’ve Completed For Our Clients
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