Peter Leslie

Built By A Drone Pilot, For Drone Pilots HireDronePilot is led by fully GVC licenced drone pilot Peter Leslie - nearly 10 years of commercial drone flying, former PfCO holder, and the CAA-authorised drone pilot behind the UK's most selective drone network. CAA Operational Authorisation (GVC) - Dragon Air Training, Jun 2023 Nearly a decade flying commercial missions across the UK A2 CofC & Flyer ID active for urban and sub-25kg operations Platform that manually verifies and rejects 73% of drone pilot applications About HireDronePilot HireDronePilot is a UK-based platform that connects clients needing drone services with CAA-certified, vetted drone pilots. The service works by having clients submit project details through a single form, which is then sent to relevant operators for them to provide quotes, making it a fast and efficient way for businesses and individuals to hire drone professionals for aerial photography, surveys, and inspections. Rooted in Scotland Based in Dundee with a young family, I wanted a way to serve national projects without living out of a suitcase. HireDronePilot keeps great work flowing while letting local experts lead on-site. A True Drone Co-operative The vision is a UK-first network of elite GVC pilots who share real jobs at fair rates. Pilots win better opportunities, clients get specialists matched to the brief. Actionable Data, Not Hobbyist Imagery Every mission must deliver usable datasets—survey accuracy, compliance evidence, decision-ready visuals. That focus keeps standards high and the industry trusted. CAA Approval Operational Authorisation from the Civil Aviation Authority. We maintain an active CAA Operational Authorisation, the highest level of approval for commercial drone missions in the Specific Category. It is renewed annually with a full Operations Manual review and demonstrates that every project we deliver is flown under regulated procedures, qualified crew, and compliant equipment. Built on nearly a decade of commercial flying across construction, infrastructure, and media sectors Covers complex airspace, congested areas, and bespoke client risk assessments Backed by detailed safety cases, maintenance logs, and mission documentation for every sortie Experience Verified Qualifications Backed by Real-World Outcomes. From the original PfCO days to the modern GVC framework, Peter Leslie has led hundreds of drone jobs across construction, infrastructure, and media. That front-line experience shapes how HireDronePilot vets talent and protects clients from hobbyist guesswork. Nearly a decade leading commercial drone missions throughout the UK Built operational standards that reject 73% of drone pilot applications Hands-on with 50+ survey-grade aircraft, sensors, and workflows Trusted advisor to enterprises needing compliant aerial data

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