Aerial photograph of one of the Watermeads lakes partially frozen over due to the cold snap.

Capturing the January 2026 – Cold Freeze By Drone

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The start of 2026 has brought a sharp, beautiful “Arctic blast” to Buckinghamshire. While the plummeting temperatures and amber health alerts have kept many indoors, they have created a stunning winter wonderland for aerial photography.

6 Jan 26 – Update

Sub-zero Aylesbury with frost on roofs and green spaces.
The water appears frozen in place, leaving a little island for the birds in one of Watermeads lakes
The water appears frozen in place, leaving a little island for the birds in one of Watermeads lakes
One of the main lakes at Buckingham Park is now frozen over.
One of the main lakes at Buckingham Park is now frozen over.

5 Jan 26

Aerial photograph of a frost covered housing estate in Aylesbury. Taken by a drone from Sky Eye Imagery. The Aylesbury drone service.
Aerial photograph of a frost covered housing estate in Aylesbury.

At Sky Eye Imagery, we’ve been out with our fleet of drones ranging from the lightweight DJI Mini to our specialist thermal IR drone to capture Aylesbury under its first major cold snap of the year.

A Town Transformed

The recent sub-zero temperatures, dropping as low as -4°C, have coated the town in a heavy layer of white frost. From above, the contrast between Aylesbury’s historic architecture and the glistening, frozen fields of the surrounding Aylesbury Vale is truly breathtaking.

Our latest drone imagery highlights:

  • The Chiltern Hills: Rising majestically over the town, often framed by early morning mist.
  • Local Landmarks: From the frozen waterways of Watermead to the crisp, white-capped rooftops in Buckingham Park.
Aerial photograph of the Watermeads housing estate covered in a winter frost.
Aerial photograph of the Watermeads housing estate covered in a winter frost.
Aerial photograph of one of the Watermeads lakes partially frozen over due to the cold snap.
Aerial photograph of one of the Watermeads lakes partially frozen over due to the cold snap.
Aerial photograph of one of the Watermeads lakes partially frozen over due to the cold snap.
Aerial photograph of one of the Watermeads lakes partially frozen over due to the cold snap.
A top down aerial photography of frost covered houses in Aylesbury.
A top down aerial photography of frost covered houses in Aylesbury.
Thermal IR drone photography of houses during the freeze of 2026. THe blue areas are very cold and are emitting very little thermal IR.
Thermal IR drone photography of houses during the freeze of 2026. The blue areas are very cold and are emitting very little thermal IR.

Winter Precision Drone Services

Beyond the aesthetic beauty, these cold snaps highlight the practical side of professional drone services. Our GVC-certified pilot and imagery analyst can utilize these conditions for:

  • Thermal IR Inspections: Using advanced sensors to identify heat loss in commercial and residential properties, ideal during a cold snap.
  • Roof Surveys: Safely identifying potential issues without the need for paraphernalia, even in frosty conditions.
  • Development Monitoring: Tracking progress on sites like the SEALR construction project with a unique bird’s-eye perspective.

Whether you need striking marketing visuals or a detailed technical inspection, Sky Eye Imagery is ready to fly, even in cold weather.

Contact us today for a free quote and let us showcase your vision from a new perspective.

Contact Bitu Williams for a Free Consultation and Quote

Same day flights maybe available

0600 – 2100hrs 7 days a week.

Phone: +447745966840
Email: info@skyeyeimagery.com

Bitu Williams – CAA GVC Certified Drone Pilot
The Buckingham Park housing estate in Aylesbury,

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