Drone Survey in DA8
We fly drone survey throughout DA8, planned and permitted before the crew arrives on site.
Recent Work
Selected work from across London and the Thames.
DA8 is part of the London area our drone survey crews cover as standard. Clients here range from developers and contractors to production companies, agents and event organisers. We can attend a pre-start meeting where the site requires one.
What comes back from the DA8 flight should stand on its own without explanation. Height limits, restricted zones and helicopter routes all vary across London, DA8 included. Dartford is a regular working area for us, and DA8 is part of it.
Any DA8 flight close to controlled airspace gets NATS or ATC coordination arranged in advance. Kit is chosen per brief, from sub-250g aircraft for tight spaces to RTK platforms for centimetre accuracy. Privacy is considered in the flight plan, not left to the edit.
We are happy to be added to a principal contractor's approved supplier list. Tell us the DA8 postcode and what you need, and we will quote without obligation. Feedback on a first cut is included rather than billed as a revision.
A good deal of DA8 looks onto the tideway, which is where most of our flying hours have been logged. We plan around the tide, keep a radio watch on river traffic, and notify the PLA before the crew arrives.
What's Included
Thames Riverside Expertise
Because DA8 is adjacent to the River Thames, operations here may require specialist maritime knowledge. We coordinate with the Port of London Authority (PLA) and provide highly experienced river skippers when required.
View Thames Operations →Frequently Asked Questions
How much notice do you need for a booking in DA8?
A few days is comfortable for most DA8 sites, and we can often cover urgent work at shorter notice. Jobs needing NATS or ATC coordination, or access to a restricted site, need longer, and we will flag that as soon as we see the brief.
What happens if the weather is bad on the day?
We monitor forecasts in the days before the flight and will tell you early if it looks marginal. If conditions make the flight unsafe we rebook the next clear window at no extra cost.
Are you CAA approved?
Yes. UAS London is fully CAA approved with enhanced permissions for commercial drone operations in built-up areas. We carry £10M public liability insurance.