Drone Survey

Service Description

Fully regulated UK drone surveys deliver high-resolution aerial imagery and comprehensive data for trees, woodlands, and large development sites. Across West Sussex and the wider South East, clients trust our services for their accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with UK CAA regulations. By leveraging advanced drone technology, we can safely access hard-to-reach areas that traditional survey methods might miss or disrupt. This means we’re able to inspect the health and structure of individual trees, full canopies, vast woodland expanses, and extensive development plots with minimal impact on the landscape or ongoing site activities. Our drones capture detailed images and data from multiple angles and heights, enabling precise assessment of canopy health, identification of structural defects, mapping of site extent, and detection of hazards such as deadwood or storm damage. Our aerial surveys are particularly valuable for Tree Preservation Order (TPO) compliance checks, providing the evidence and documentation required by planning authorities. We support planning applications with accurate site data, helping you demonstrate compliance and manage risk. Woodland managers benefit from ongoing condition monitoring, early identification of disease or decline, and the ability to track changes over time without needing to make repeated ground-based visits. Compared to traditional tree and site surveys, our drone-based approach offers significant advantages: Reduced disruption to habitats, property, and site operations—no need for climbing, scaffolding, or heavy equipment. Improved safety for surveyors and site workers by removing the need to physically access hazardous or unstable areas. Faster turnaround on surveys and reports, speeding up your project timelines and decision-making processes. High-resolution, georeferenced imagery allows for accurate mapping, measurement, and documentation. Comprehensive digital records make it easy to track changes and demonstrate compliance over time. Trained and certified drone pilots carry out every survey, understanding the specific requirements of arboricultural and development work. We handle all necessary permissions, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance, so you can be confident that your survey is both legal and reliable.