How It Works for Clients
Hire drone pilots in 3 simple steps. Get a rapid quote from our in-house team, often within 1 hour, plus competitive bids from our certified pilot network.
THE PROCESS
Step 1: Post Your Project
2 minutes to complete
Tell us what you need filmed, inspected, or surveyed. Our simple form asks:
- Project type (inspection, photography, surveying, etc.)
- Location and site details
- Preferred dates and timeline
- Any specific requirements
No account required to start. Just describe your needs and click submit.
Post Your Project
Tell us what you need - takes 2 minutes
Just post and receive quotes via email
You'll receive quotes via email within 24 hours
Step 2: Receive Multiple Competitive Quotes
Rapid in-house quote, often within 1 hour
Here's what makes us different:
As soon as you post, our in-house operations team (led by James Leslie, former RAF Engineer and Fire Service Drone Pilot) reviews your project and provides a rapid quote from our in-house team, often within 1 hour.
But we don't stop there.
Your project is also visible to our network of 20+ certified independent pilots who can submit competitive bids. This means:
- Guaranteed professional quote from our in-house team
- Additional competitive quotes from independent pilots
- Price competition keeps costs fair
- Multiple options for availability and specializations
- Never left waiting hoping someone responds
What you'll see in each quote:
- Total price and breakdown
- Pilot credentials and insurance details (all £2M+ insured)
- Equipment specifications
- Portfolio of similar work
- Availability confirmation
- Pilot ratings and reviews
Typical outcome: 5-8 quotes within 24 hours (including our guaranteed in-house quote)
Your Quotes Are Ready!
Manchester Roof Inspection - 3 competitive quotes received
James Leslie
In-HouseEx-RAF Engineer, GVC A2 CofC
£450
Total price
Sarah Mitchell
IndependentGVC A2 CofC, CSCS Card
£420
Total price
Michael Chen
IndependentGVC A2 CofC, Construction Specialist
£380
Total price
- • Insurance verification and flight permissions
- • Weather monitoring and free rescheduling
- • Quality assurance and delivery coordination
Step 3: Choose Your Pilot, We Coordinate Everything
Full project management included
Compare all quotes side-by-side:
- Our in-house team quote
- Independent pilot quotes
- Choose based on price, availability, or specialization
Once you accept a quote, we manage:
- All service agreements and paperwork
- Insurance verification
- Secure payment handling (held until project completion)
- Flight permissions and NOTAM checks
- Weather monitoring (free rescheduling if needed)
- Project coordination and quality assurance
- Delivery of all assets
You receive:
- Direct communication with your chosen pilot
- Real-time project updates
- All deliverables (photos, videos, reports)
- Full ownership rights to all content
- Post-project support
Project Dashboard
Manchester Roof Inspection - James Leslie
Quote Accepted
2 hours ago
Pilot Confirmed
1 hour ago
Flight Permissions
In progress
Site Visit
Tomorrow 10:00 AM
Delivery
Within 48 hours
Next: Site Visit Tomorrow
James will arrive at 10:00 AM. You'll receive an SMS 30 minutes before.
WHY OUR HYBRID MODEL WORKS BETTER
Traditional Marketplace Problems:
- Post project, hope someone bids
- No bids? Start over elsewhere
- One bid? No price comparison
- Quality varies wildly
Our Solution:
- In-house team = Guaranteed professional quote
- Network pilots = Competitive pricing
- Best of both = Options and reliability
- We manage it all = Zero hassle for you
THE GUARANTEE DIFFERENCE
Other Platforms:
"Post and pray someone responds"
HireDronePilot:
"A rapid quote is guaranteed, plus competitive options"
Our in-house team means:
- No more zero responses - We always provide a quote
- Baseline pricing - Know the fair market rate immediately
- Backup option - If independent pilots are booked, we've got you covered
- Quality assurance - Our team maintains standards across the network
TIMELINE BREAKDOWN
0-2 minutes
You post your project
~ 1 hour
Our in-house team provides first quote
1-24 hours
Independent pilots submit competitive bids
24 hours
You compare all quotes and choose
24-48 hours
Chosen pilot confirms and schedules
Project day
Professional execution with oversight
24-48 hours after
All deliverables provided
COMMON QUESTIONS
PRICING TRANSPARENCY
No hidden fees. Ever.
Posting a project
Free
Receiving quotes
Free
Comparing options
Free
Platform fee
Small percentage only when you hire (already included in all quotes shown)
Weather cancellation
No-cost rescheduling
Payment protection
Included
You only pay if you accept a quote, and the price you see is the price you pay.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
| Other Platforms | HireDronePilot |
|---|---|
| Maybe get quotes | Rapid quote guaranteed |
| Random pilot quality | Our pilots are vetted & insured |
| DIY project management | Full project management included |
| Pay and hope | Secure payment handling |
| Weather = your problem | No-cost weather rescheduling |
"Posted our roof inspection at 9am, had a quote from their team by 10am, and three more by lunch. Chose the best price and had the inspection done next day. Brilliant."
— Property Manager, London
"The guaranteed quote gives peace of mind. Even if independent pilots are busy, we know we have a professional option ready."
— Facilities Director, Manchester
READY TO EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE?
Join Network Rail, NHS, Siemens and hundreds of organizations who trust our hybrid model for reliable drone services.
Get Your Guaranteed Quote2 minutes to post • Quote within 1 hour • No obligation
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