Drone Photography

Expert Drone Photography Solutions for Businesses in Devon and the South West

Professional Drone Photography for Businesses

As a specialist in drone photography for businesses across Devon and the South West, I've helped clients including camp sites, developers, estate agents, construction firms, tourism businesses, and golf courses capture their properties and projects from a unique perspective. With the rise of drone technology, professional drone photography has become an essential tool for showcasing assets in a striking and engaging way.

As an experienced and fully insured drone photographer, registered with the CAA, I ensure all commercial work is carried out safely and professionally. Whether you need high-resolution images or dynamic drone footage, I deliver stunning visuals that exceed expectations and add real value to your business.

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Professional Drone Photography at a Fair Price

I believe high-quality drone photography should be accessible to businesses of all sizes. My pricing is designed to reflect the value of professional, fully insured, and CAA-registered services while remaining competitive within the market. Whether you need stunning aerial photos, panoramic shots, or edited video footage, I deliver exceptional results tailored to your needs—at a price that works for your budget.

The cost of a drone shoot varies based on several factors, such as the type of media needed (still photos or video), the location of the shoot, and the complexity of post-processing requirements. A basic stills-only drone shoot starts at £200. For a personalized quote tailored to your specific needs, please feel free to contact me with no obligation.

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Benefits of Drone Photography

Drone photography offers businesses a unique and impactful way to showcase your properties, projects, or events. By capturing high-quality aerial images and videos, it provides perspectives that traditional photography cannot achieve. This makes it ideal for industries such as property, construction, and tourism, where highlighting the scale, location, or surroundings is key. Whether it’s showcasing a development site, promoting a destination, or capturing the layout of an event, drone photography adds a professional and dynamic edge to your visual content.

In addition to its visual appeal, drone photography is a cost-effective solution compared to traditional aerial methods. It allows you to create compelling marketing materials while staying within budget, offering a competitive advantage in today’s visually driven marketplace.

Services Offered

I provide a range of drone photography services tailored to your business needs:

Aerial Photography: High-quality elevated shots and top-down views to showcase properties, projects, or events.
Panoramas: Seamless, expansive views of large areas, ideal for landscapes or construction sites.
Video Production: Dynamic aerial footage edited into polished clips for promotional content or event coverage.

These services help you leverage drone technology to enhance your visual presence and marketing efforts.

Safety & Compliance

Safety and compliance are at the heart of all my drone operations. I am fully registered with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and certified to carry out commercial drone work. I also hold comprehensive insurance, ensuring that every project is fully covered for business use.

I follow all CAA guidelines, including conducting detailed risk assessments, securing any necessary permissions, and adhering to no-fly zones. Whether capturing images for property marketing, construction monitoring, or events, I ensure that every flight is carried out legally, safely, and professionally.

With my services, you can trust that your project will meet all regulatory requirements while delivering exceptional results.

Aerial drone view of a private property in Exeter, showcasing its unique layout and surroundings. This image highlights the property's expansive grounds and architectural features, captured using advanced drone technology as part of our comprehensive property photography services for private clients across Devon

This stunning aerial view captures a pristine swimming pool at a campsite near Exeter, highlighting the amenities available for tourists in Devon. As a professional drone photographer based in the area, I specialise in creating captivating visuals that showcase the best of Devon's hospitality and leisure facilities. My drone photography services help tourism businesses across Exeter and East Devon attract visitors by providing unique perspectives of their properties and surrounding landscapes.

Aerial drone view of a premium country estate in West Dorset, showcasing its expansive grounds and elegant architecture. This image captures the property's grand manor house, manicured gardens, and surrounding parkland, highlighting the estate's impressive scale and picturesque setting. Taken as part of a comprehensive property photography service, this drone shot offers a unique perspective that emphasises the property's exclusivity and charm in the beautiful Dorset countryside

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What camera is required?

For courses involving mobile phones, all you will need is and smartphone with a camera. For camera training courses, generally any camera which has some level of manual control (usually a dial on the top which has modes such as 'A, P, M' etc is sufficient - which is almost all compact, bridge, mirrorless and DSLR cameras.
What prior experience is required?

For all courses which state they are for beginners, no prior experience is required, just a suitable camera and the enthusiasm to learn. Courses for improvers require you to have a grasp of the basics (basic use of the camera, composition etc)
How do I know if I'm a beginner or an improving photographer?

There's no hard and fast rule, but I would say that an improving photographer: - Knows the basics of how to operate their camera - Understands at least a little about exposure, aperture, shutter speed and perhaps has a little experience with Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority or Manual - May understand a little about composition In general terms, an improving photographer should need less coaching in the basics of how to operate their camera, but may need more coaching in how to take great photos with it!
Where do you offer your training?

I'm based in Honiton, and If you're happy to come to my home, that's great. If not then that isn't a problem as I'm happy to travel a reasonable distance to provide you with training (up to 20 minutes / 10 miles from Honiton is free; after that I charge reasonable travel costs). If you are outside of my free travel area, you're welcome to come to Honiton, or we can arrange a venue half way such as a pub or café.
Is there an age limit for courses?

No, but any child under 18 would need to be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Are refreshments included?

Meals are not provided for 1-2-1 courses.
Is transport required?

On courses which include an outdoor shoot, some travel may be required. I can usually offer transport to locations.
What equipment do I need?

For all beginner level courses, the only essential requirement is to have a suitable camera (along with a charged battery and memory card). A waterproof bag to protect your camera is also advisable. Courses for improving photographers may need some additional equipment such as a suitable tripod and ND filters.
Do I need insurance?

My business is covered by public liability insurance, and my equipment is insured. I would strongly encourage you to consider insurance for your equipment. In addition, for residential workshops I would also strongly encourage you to buy travel insurance, as your fee may be lost if you have to cancel. This is so that courses don't become unviable due to last minute cancellations, and whilst you are able to insure for a financial loss, we are not.
What if the weather is bad?

We can do outdoor shooting in most weather, but not in persistent rain. For most day courses, we can just agree an alternative date. For residential workshops, I will do my best to structure the learning so that we can make the most of any dry weather during the weekend.
What should I wear?

Most courses involve some element of outdoor work, and so you will need to have clothing suitable for the season and the likely weather. As a minimum you will need stout shoes suitable for uneven ground, and a waterproof coat.
What if I need to cancel?

For one-to-one courses, please do let me know as soon as possible if you need to cancel, but there is no financial penalty to doing so. I cannot give refunds, but I am happy to rearrange a mutually agreeable alternative date. For residential workshops, 28 days notice is required for a refund to be possible, and so it is strongly advised that you take out travel insurance in order to minimise any financial loss. It we can fill your place, we may be able to offer you an alternative course date but this cannot be guaranteed.
Which locations will we go to?

For courses which have an outdoor shoot included, locations will depend on where we are holding the course. Locations can be discussed and agreed ahead of training sessions.
What are your payment terms and conditions?

For all 1-2-1 courses, full payment is due at the time of booking and no refunds can be given. However, if you wish to move the agreed date then please give as much notice as possible.
What travel costs do you charge?

I include up to 20 minutes travel time each way and 10 miles each way for free (so a 20 minute / 10 mile radius of Honiton). Anything above this I charge 50p per mile of additional distance and £40 per hour of additional travel time. This applies from Honiton to your home, and any travel for an outdoor shoot. There is always the option for you to come to Honiton, or for us to meet at a halfway point if you would like to minimise these additional costs.
What if I want to share the cost of the training with a friend?

You can share the cost of the course with friends (up to a maximum of six people in total) although I will need to add an additional £50 fee per person.
Why do you ask for full payment up-front?

Unfortunately I have had a number of occasions where a date for training has been agreed with the client and they have cancelled at very short notice. In these circumstances it is too late for me to find other work for this day, and so I end up not earning anything. As a small business this is not sustainable, and so I made the decision to ask for full payment up-front. Once payment has been made, if you need to move your training date (even at short notice) then I am happy to try and accommodate your needs, but would obviously prefer as much notice as possible so that I don't end up with empty days when I don't earn. Thanks for your understanding.
How can I pay?

Payment can be made by: - BACS (bank transfer) via the bank details provided on your invoice - Payment via Revolut or Paypal are available on request (please ask)