Aerial & Drone PHOTOGRAPHY

I provide professional aerial and drone photography and video for construction sites, industrial facilities and completed developments across Manchester, Liverpool and the wider North West. CAA-compliant drone operations are a core part of this work, capturing perspectives that ground-level photography can’t reach, for progress overviews and promotional material, alongside aerial coverage that pairs naturally with industrial and architectural assignments.

I hold a CAA A2 Certificate of Competency, along with operator and flyer IDs and dedicated drone liability insurance, so I can fly safely and compliantly on active construction and industrial sites. Aerial photography is often combined with ground-level industrial and architectural shoots in the same booking, giving you both perspectives in one visit and a complete visual record of a site or development. Drone video, including flyovers and progress footage, can be captured alongside stills in the same flight.

CO-OP ACADEMY

CO-OP ACADEMY

GRADEL QUADRANGLES

GRADEL QUADRANGLES

TQEC BRISTOL

TQEC BRISTOL

PORT TALBOT

PORT TALBOT

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. I hold an A2 CofC (Certificate of Competency) issued by the CAA, along with a valid operator ID and flyer ID. All flights are covered by dedicated drone liability insurance, and I can provide documentation ahead of any shoot if your site or client requires it.

  • Yes. All flights are planned and carried out in line with UK CAA regulations, including operating within permitted categories and respecting airspace restrictions. Where a site falls within controlled airspace or near an airport, I’ll arrange the necessary permissions or notifications in advance.

  • I work across Manchester, Liverpool and the North West as standard, and travel further afield for larger construction and industrial projects.

  • I carry commercial drone liability insurance covering third-party risk, which is a standard requirement for operating on client sites, near the public, or in controlled environments. Proof of insurance can be supplied to you or your site management before the shoot if needed.

  • Safety comes first on every job. I carry out a site risk assessment before flying, check for people, vehicles, structures and overhead hazards, keep safe distances from anyone not involved, and have a clear abort plan if conditions change. I also check local airspace restrictions before every flight.

  • Not usually for permission to operate, but I'll always confirm safe launch/landing areas, any site-specific hazards (cranes, overhead lines, restricted areas), and let you know the planned flight time so your team can be informed if needed.

  • Aerial images and video show site scale, layout, construction progress, roof condition and a building’s setting. They’re commonly used for marketing, planning applications, progress reporting and tenders.

  • Drone flights are weather-dependent — strong wind, rain, or poor visibility can make flying unsafe or affect image quality. If conditions aren't suitable on the day, I'll discuss rescheduling rather than compromise on safety.

  • Yes. Drone video is available alongside stills, including flyovers and progress footage for construction and industrial sites. Photography and video can be captured in the same flight where possible.

  • Yes. I often add drone work to industrial and architecture shoots, so you get both perspectives in a single visit.

  • I charge by the half day or full day, and every project is quoted individually. Prices start from £600 + VAT plus travel, so send me a brief and I’ll put together a tailored quote.