About HireDronePilot
Peter Leslie created HireDronePilot so UK clients can stop chasing operators manually and start comparing independent drone pilot quotes in one place. Faster outreach, stronger compliance, and direct pricing with no platform cut added.
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Founder Led
CAA Qualified Operator
Peter's Story
HireDronePilot was started by Peter Leslie after seeing how difficult it was for businesses to reliably source professional drone operators. Clients were spending too much time on manual outreach with no consistent way to compare credentials and quotes.
Instead of running another generic directory, Peter built a quote-first platform that helps clients post once and compare independent drone pilot responses quickly. This improves speed, clarity, and quality control from the start.
The company goal is to become the UK's most trusted way to hire compliant drone pilots for surveys, inspections, and specialist aerial deliverables.
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The Problem We Fixed
HireDronePilot was built to remove friction from the buying side while protecting standards on the delivery side.
Most clients still email or call operators one by one, burning time before they even receive comparable quotes.
Many listings hide credential gaps and capability gaps, making it risky to choose purely on price.
Insurance, certification, and operating readiness are often checked after shortlisting, not before.
Our Solution
Submit your project once and compare direct quotes from independent drone pilots.
Onboarding includes basic document checks on submitted certification and insurance fields.
Review availability, capability, and pricing side-by-side before committing.
You compare direct drone pilot pricing so more of your budget goes to delivery.
Trusted & Certified
These licences and registrations are held by Peter Leslie and shape the compliance standards used to vet drone pilots on HireDronePilot.
HireDronePilot is built around CAA compliance and operational accountability. Credentials are not treated as marketing badges, they are part of how projects are evaluated and how basic onboarding documents are reviewed before profiles appear to clients.
Peter Leslie - GVC
Peter Leslie - A2 CofC
Peter Leslie - Flyer ID
Our Track Record
UK Wide
Drone Pilot Coverage
CAA Vetted
Drone Pilot Standards
Avg 5 Mins
Response Speed
No Platform Cut
Direct Drone Pilot Pricing
Memberships
HireDronePilot stays active in both local business communities and UK drone industry groups to keep standards practical, current, and commercially relevant.
Supports ongoing best-practice awareness and responsible operational standards.
Keeps HireDronePilot connected to local and regional business needs across Scotland and the wider UK.
Aligns the platform with recognised UK drone-industry safety and operational frameworks.
Get Started
Post your project brief once and receive direct quotes from professional drone pilots across the UK.