Frequently Asked Questions

The Hire Rate page should give you a good indication of the prices that are charged. Most regular tasks can be completed in one hour. Per hour prices for a four or eight hours are available in the Hire Rates page. The prices on the page are indicative and could be lower depending on tasking, this will be confirmed once full project details are known.

Specialist taskings such as large area mapping and Thermal IR taskings are also detailed on the Hire Rates page. Mapping figures also includes basic orthomosaic processing of 2D and 3D imagery.

Mileage is not included and is charged at 60p per mile for a return trip from home base. If the tasking is within Aylesbury town this may not be charged as I might walk.

1. Sky Eye Imagery will contact you to gather all necessary information such as location, desired days and task details.
2. We will discuss what service you are looking for, such as Still Images, Videos, or an Inspection Booklet.
3. Flight planning will then commences. This can take from a few hours to a few weeks depending on location (restricted flight zones, airfields, deconfliction detection, risk assessments, shooting angles and resources).
4. A number of suitable dates that give the best weather forecast and flight performance will be booked.
5. Post flight production then starts and can take from two days to a week depending on complexity.
6. You will then be sent your product for approval.

1. Flight Restriction Zones (FRZ) in the UK are designated areas around protected aerodromes where the operation of drones or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is subject to strict regulations. These zones typically extend up to 2,000 feet above the aerodrome and out to a radius of 5 kilometres from the centre, encompassing the aerodrome traffic zone and additional runway protection zones.
2. In 2024 HMG decided that HM Prisons would also have a FRZ of 400m from the prison even if this is over a civilian building.
3. To legally operate a drone within an FRZ, Sky Eye Imagery must obtain permission from the controlling air traffic authority. A submission of this type has an added cost that is detailed in the Hire Rates page. Some aerodromes have their own charges for a submission which will be detailed in any quote.
4. Unscrupulous drone operators will tell you that this is not an issue. If the police, who have UAV detection equipment determine that a drone flight has been operated from your land within an FRZ without permission. It could lead to unintended consequences for the operator and landowner.

1. Yes. Before every flight details are uploaded to Altitude Angel | Drone and UAV Services UTM Platform. This is an integrated platform that helps to ensure deconfliction between different airspace users.
2. After a task is completed the flight is also logged by Sky Eye Imagery for auditing by the CAA.

1. Image packs and video packs according to your requirements and job specifics.
2. Imagery and videos can be provided in processed and RAW format.
3. I can compile finished personal, advertising and marketing videos with great editing and royalty free music and styling. See our YouTube channel for more.

Your pilot has a ProQual Level 4 Diploma in The Remote Piloting of Aircraft Systems for Commercial Operations. They also hold a CAA – A2 CofC and GVC certification.

Aside from the above your UAV pilot is a military veteran with 23 years service in the RAF. I have worked extensively around drones and the production of complex digital media products in a wide range of theatres.

Sky Eye Imagery has insurance up to £2 million of liability which can be increased where necessary.

Payment is requested once a project has been delivered at the end of the production phase.

Yes you can. Take a look at the full stock library here which is hosted on Wirestock. There are hundreds of images and videos that can be used for websites, marketing material and B-roll.

Yes. I have a thermal IR drone that can help in the search for lost animals. Full details of the capabilities can be found here.