Drone Surveys & Aerial Inspections
Some jobs just shouldn’t be done on ladders. Roofs, façades, chimneys, solar arrays, scaffolds mid-build… it’s quicker, safer and often far more useful to put a high‑end camera in the sky. That’s where we come in.​
At The Safety Edge, we blend proper health & safety know‑how with specialist drone capability to give you crisp visuals, measurable data and practical recommendations you can actually use.
Why choose us?
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H&S first, always. Risk‑led planning, RAMS for every flight, and clear briefings. It’s in our DNA.
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Qualified pilots. Flyer ID, Operator ID, A2 CofC and GVC‑qualified pilots operating to UK CAA requirements.
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The right tools. A fleet of modern drones for different jobs – high‑resolution imaging, close‑proximity inspections and (on request) thermal imaging.
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Actionable outputs. Not just pretty footage. We deliver findings that slot straight into your asset plans, snag lists or reports.
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Fast and tidy. Minimal disruption, quick turnarounds, and a site presence that doesn’t get in your way.
Our Services
If you’re not sure what’s possible, ask. We’ll sense‑check the airspace and talk you through sensible options.
Outputs you can expect
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Defect‑focused image packs with location notes and priority flags
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Short summary report written in plain English
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Download links for the raw imagery and edited media
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Optional: orthomosaic tiles, basic measurements and before/after comparisons
How a typical job works.
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Brief
What do you need to see and why? We’ll help frame the objective and success criteria. -
Plan
Desk survey: airspace, nearby risks, launch/landing zones, and permissions. We’ll share a short flight plan and RAMS. -
Fly
Qualified pilot and competent observer on site. Clear comms, safe cordons, minimal fuss. -
Deliver
You choose the outputs: 4K video, high‑res stills, annotated defect packs, orthomosaic, or a concise H&S‑style report with actions. -
Follow‑up
Walk‑through of findings and, if needed, a plan to re‑inspect after remedial works.
Safety & compliance
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UK operations under CAA rules by pilots holding Flyer ID, Operator ID, A2 CofC and GVC qualifications.
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Pre‑flight RAMS for every site, including cordon plans and comms.
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Respect for privacy and local stakeholders, with signage and on‑site briefings.
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Weather and airspace always have the final say. If it’s not safe, we don’t fly.