What's your background?
After 6 years of flying drones recreationally with full leisure insurance, I decided to take the plunge and study for my Permission for Commercial Operations (PfCO). I passed my theory test and then the practical flight assessment with UAV Academy. This enabled me to successfully obtain my PfCO from the Civil Aviation Authority in October 2019.
I have full commercial drone insurance with Flock.
What's in your fleet?
- DJI Mavic Pro - 4K pictures and video
- Yuneec Typhoon H - 4K pictures and video
- DJI Spark - HD pictures and video
What's the first step in the process?
When we first meet to discuss your requirements, I will show you CAA PfCO certificate, so you know I am fully licensed. After detailing your requirements I will carry out a pre-flight assessment which includes weather forecast for the day of the flights along with checking the CAA’s Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) for planned flight restrictions/information the CAA has for the area I will fly in for you.
I will also obtain a provisional insurance quote for this work.
At this stage I will give you a fixed price for my services. This covers the insurance, completed risk assessments, flying the drone(s), taking the photos/videos and then the final production of them to you in the format you wish to receive them in.
Which regions do you cover?
Currently I am only working in the County of Herefordshire so there are no travelling costs that I will bill you for the pre-site assessment and on site work on the day and the if required the post flight meeting with the photos/videos.
What happens on the day?
On the agreed day on the flights first, I will complete an on-site risk assessment taking account of many things along with checking the weather conditions and CAA NOTAMs. If I decide it is safe to fly, I will then obtain an insurance quote from Flock and then if you still wish to go ahead, I then fly the drone.
On most occasions you will be able to see what the drone’s on-board camera sees and decide on the photos and videos you need.
What happens once the flight is complete?
Once I have completed the flights, depending on your needs I will then prepare the photos and videos back at home. Finally, I will either email them to you or if they are very large file sizes, I will bring them to you on a USB pen drive for you to load into your computer/tablet etc. Included will be a full debrief of the images/video captured.
Sounds great! How do I book?
For an informal chat please call me on +44 0791 866 7054 or click the button below to fill out our contact form. We look forward to hearing from you!