Drone Roof Inspection Vs Traditional Roof Inspection
Discover what one roof inspection method sees that the other completely misses.
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Drone Industry News & Guides
Stay updated with the latest drone regulations, technology insights, and best practices for professional drone operations.
Benefits of a Drone Roof Inspection
Comprehensive drone inspections offer immediate advantages, but the hidden benefits are what truly matter.
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How Accurate Is a Drone Survey
Just what makes the difference between survey-grade drone data and useless images?
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Can I Charge a Drone Battery Overnight
It's a dangerous gamble to charge your drone battery overnight, and you need to understand the fiery risks involved.
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Scotlands Drone Laws [2025 Update]
Flying a drone legally in Scotland in 2025 is less about the drone you own and more about diligent pre-flight planning—a lesson.
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How Often You Should Get a Roof Inspection
Schedule professional roof inspections twice per year, with extra checks needed after severe storms or extreme weather events.
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What Is A Drone Roof Report?
A drone roof report is an independent digital dataset of your roof’s health. I can tell you it’s the only way to get truly objective data before you ever speak to a contractor.
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Essential Resource
CAA Drone Theory Test Questions & Answers
Complete guide with all 40 questions and highlighted correct answers. Essential preparation for anyone wanting to fly a drone with a camera in the UK.
All 40 test questions with correct answers highlighted
Pro tips for passing on your first attempt
Updated for 2025 with latest regulations
Written by GVC certified commercial pilots
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Our Expertise & Fleet
From a single Mavic 2 drone in 2019, HireDronePilots has grown to operate 50+ survey-grade drones nationwide.
Founded by Peter Leslie, a GVC Certified Commercial Pilot, we've built our reputation on owning and maintaining our entire fleet. This ensures consistent quality, immediate availability, and expert operation across all projects.
Our journey includes building two of the UK's highest-traffic drone websites and achieving the world's #1 ranking for drone blog traffic in 2024. With a selective 73% rejection rate for pilot applications, we maintain the highest standards in the industry.
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