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Peter Leslie · Founder & GVC Drone Pilot
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Send one qualified brief to HireDronePilot. We review it, then introduce relevant independent pilots who can decide whether to quote.
From complex engineering surveys to property photography, find credential-checked specialists and confirm the project-specific flight plan directly with your chosen pilot.
Our LiDAR specialists can penetrate heavy vegetation to deliver highly precise, actionable terrain models for your engineering projects.
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Keep your staff off scaffolding. We provide high-resolution visual roof inspections safely, quickly, and at a fraction of the cost.
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Stop waiting weeks for traditional surveyors. Get detailed, survey-grade topographic data to keep your construction timeline on track.
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Keep stakeholders informed with regular, comprehensive 3D site models and orthomosaic maps captured seamlessly from the air.
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Pinpoint exactly where your building or solar array is failing using advanced thermal drone diagnostics and energy audits.
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Replace dangerous manual measurements with highly accurate volumetric calculations for quarries and earthworks.
View Volumetric SurveysNot sure exactly what you need? Don't worry, our drone pilots will advise you.
Get advice and quotesI built HireDronePilot because it can be difficult for clients to understand which experience, insurance, and CAA credentials are relevant to a particular job.
For each verified profile, we record the insurance and credentials supplied at the time of review. We then act as an introducer: independent pilots assess the brief, quote directly, and remain responsible for the flight, contract, and deliverables.
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Booking an aerial survey should be straightforward. We make it easier to find and compare suitable independent pilots.
Instead of making 10 phone calls to find one available drone pilot, fill out one quick form and let the drone operators come to you.
For verified profiles, we check the insurance and CAA credentials supplied at publication. You confirm project-specific requirements with your chosen pilot.
Because independent drone pilots quote on your brief directly, you get true market rates. We take no hidden cuts or commissions.
We consider location when introducing relevant drone operators, which can reduce avoidable travel costs.
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Real kit, real jobs
DJI Matrice, Autel EVO, LiDAR & thermal payloads, 4Hawks range extenders — from coastal surveys to heritage inspections across the UK.
We've built this system to be as hands-off as possible for you.
Fill in our short brief with your location, timeline, and required outputs. We aim to review every new brief within one working day.
Interested pilots respond on their own timescales. Compare their prices, previous work, availability, and proposed deliverables.
Choose the drone pilot that fits your budget and project best. You deal directly with them for the shoot and delivery, ensuring clear communication from start to finish.
Examples of verified listed profiles. Availability and suitability still depend on the location, scope and timing in your brief.
Aphex Drones
You can rely on me for a professional service. As a serving police officer of 24 years i pride myself on always being professional and the highest standards of health and…
Bluesky UAV Specialists
We have significant experience in flying Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV's) also known as drones, with the ability to deliver high detail 5.2k aerial filming, high resolution…
Skykam Drone Inspections
We're not just drone operators, we're inspection specialists. We combine enterprise-grade UAVs with sector-specific expertise to deliver actionable data, Making us the smart…
Real Google reviews from property managers, surveyors, and homeowners we've delivered for.
By far the best drone surveying company I have used. Responsive, helpful and the quality of their reports is on the money. They're knowledgeable about what they're surveying and extremely diligent in highlighting building defects outside of the scope. I have undertaken 10+ projects with HireDronePilot to date — if you're looking for a problem-free contractor that produces what is requested, you won't be disappointed.
B-9
3 reviews • 15 Oct 2024
HireDronePilot's drone roof survey was great. Peter flew his drone around my house and showed me everything wrong with my roof in about 30 minutes. It was quick, easy to understand.
Paul Ferrie
2 reviews • 19 Sept 2024
We had Peter and he was very helpful. He provided a very professional and accommodating service. Clear communication and the results were as expected.
Will Priest
3 reviews • 7 Aug 2024
Written first-hand by me — field-tested breakdowns, straight answers, and real-world guides from the cockpit.
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