Looking Down Drone Services has the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Operational Authority (GVC) which means as a licensed commercial operator of UAV’s (unmanned aerial vehicles) we are governed and regulated by the CAA.

Looking Down Drone Services are fully insured against injury and damage for each flight with £5million public liability to fly at altitudes of up to 120 metres.

Well it’s cheaper than a helicopter! Due to the varying nature of each project we will cannot give specific prices however they start from £75.00… please see the contact form for further information.

Under CAA regulations we are allowed to fly from ground level up to a maximum altitude of 120 metres.

We can fly in winds gusting up to 22mph. Our advanced camera gimbal system gives very smooth shots in winds of up to about 15 mph.

We can fly in winds gusting up to 22mph. Our advanced camera gimbal system gives very smooth shots in winds of up to about 15 mph.

Weather is a known business risk in the UK so we are as flexible as possible to ensure that bookings can be rearranged.

We have flown in a number of indoor spaces including warehouses, studios, stately homes and for safety we can install propeller guards for indoor flights.  Our drones are battery powered with electric motors so there is no worry about polluting the environment. 95% of the time there are no issues with flying indoors but safety is our number one priority.

Aerial drone footage is streamed in real time to the pilot’s controller which allows the client on the ground to see what the aerial camera is capturing.

This allows adjustment of camera angles to ensure we capture the required shots.

Our CAA approval clearly defines where and how we can fly depending on the UAV we deploy. The main operational conditions for a small unmanned aircraft SUA are:

• Maintaining a distance of 50m from people and property not in control of the pilot.
• During take off and landing maintain a distance of 30m from people and property not in control of the pilot.
• Permission of the landowner to take off and land.
• Directly overhead or within a minimum distance of 150m from an open air assembly of over 1000 people.
• Maximum height of 400ft above ground level.
• Maintain visual line of sight of the SUA to a maximum distance of 500m.
• During daylight hours, so that you can clearly see the SUA and take avoiding action from other air users if required.
• Outside of controlled airspace.
• Restrictions apply to certain areas of Central London and additional permissions to fly in these areas need to be sought from the CAA.
• Restrictions and rules apply to flying near an airport and aerodrome.

We can fly close to buildings and people when we have consent of the owner and the people in close proximity have been briefed and are under the control of the pilot.

This allows us to do close survey work of building, roofs, building sites, hotels and golf courses.