Drone Survey Network | FAA & CAA Certified Drone Survey Company USA & UK
DRONE SURVEY
EXPERTS USA & UK
FAA-certified & CAA-approved drone surveying for roofing, construction, and infrastructure.Aerial mapping & inspection reports in 48 hours.
Live roof survey demonstration • Auto-looping
FAA Part 107
Certified pilots
CAA GVC
Certified pilots
$5M / £5M
Public liability
500+ surveys
Completed
48-hour
Report delivery
USA + UK
Nationwide coverage
JOIN OUR PILOT NETWORK
Are you an FAA/CAA-approved drone pilot in the USA or UK? Access exclusive survey leads matched to your location and specialisms, and grow your operation through our international membership programme.
Who we serve
For Clients
I need a drone survey
Property developers, construction firms, estate agents, infrastructure managers, and landowners. Get matched with a verified, insured drone survey specialist for your project — anywhere in the USA or UK.
- Roof inspections from $259 / £199
- Aerial mapping & orthomosaics
- LiDAR topographic surveys
- 48-hour report delivery
- FAA Part 107 & CAA-certified pilots
For Pilots
I am a drone pilot
FAA Part 107 or CAA-certified commercial drone operators. Join the network to receive verified survey job leads, build your client base, and grow a sustainable aerial survey business.
- Receive job leads in your state or county
- Verified client enquiries only
- Territory exclusivity per membership tier
- Directory listing & profile page
- From $259 / £199 per year
USA Coverage Map
Our certified drone survey pilots cover all 50 states. Click any state to check membership slot availability in your area.
Secure your state territory before slots fill up — limited memberships per state.
SEE THE UNSEEN
DAMAGE DETECTION
Our high-resolution aerial imaging reveals roof damage invisible from the ground. Compare before and after conditions with precision accuracy. Drag the slider to explore.
REPAIRED
Post-survey condition
DAMAGED
Pre-survey condition
SURVEY CAPABILITIES
From residential roof inspections to large-scale infrastructure projects.
Our network of FAA Part 107 and CAA-certified drone survey pilots delivers professional aerial data across the USA and UK. Every project is handled by a verified, insured specialist — not a generalist operator. From topographic mapping to structural inspection, we match you with the right pilot for your site.
Orthomosaic
A geometrically corrected aerial image stitched from hundreds of drone photos, accurate to <2cm. Used for land measurement, planning, and GIS.
LiDAR Point Cloud
A 3D dataset of millions of laser-measured points capturing terrain, structures, and vegetation. Delivers sub-centimetre elevation accuracy.
DTM / DSM
Digital Terrain Model (bare earth) and Digital Surface Model (including structures). Both derived from drone data for engineering and planning.
Photogrammetry
The science of extracting 3D measurements from overlapping 2D drone images. Produces orthomosaics, point clouds, and 3D models.
Aerial Mapping
High-resolution orthomosaics, DTMs, and DSMs for land, construction, and infrastructure projects. Centimetre-level accuracy with full GCP control.
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Site Inspections
Rapid aerial inspection of structures, roofs, solar arrays, and industrial assets. Detailed reports with annotated imagery delivered within 48 hours.
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Survey Deliverables
Point clouds, 3D models, contour data, and volumetric calculations. Compatible with AutoCAD, Revit, ArcGIS, and all major survey platforms.
Learn more about Survey DeliverablesTHE STANDARD
OTHERS FOLLOW
We combine FAA-certified & CAA-approved operations across the USA and UK, cutting-edge sensor technology, and rigorous data processing to deliver survey-grade results on every project.
FAA/CAA Approved
All operations conducted under FAA/CAA authorization with $5M/£5M public liability insurance.
48-Hour Turnaround
Rapid data processing and delivery. Most survey deliverables ready within two working days.
Industry-Standard Formats
Outputs in LAS, GeoTIFF, DXF, IFC, and more. Seamlessly integrates with your existing workflows.
US & UK Coverage
International network of approved pilots. We deploy to any site across the United States and United Kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about booking a drone survey in the USA or UK.
Have a specific question? Discuss your project with us
Common questions
Drone survey questions answered
Everything you need to know before commissioning a drone survey — costs, accuracy, turnaround, and regulations.
How much does a drone survey cost?
Drone survey costs start from $259 / £199 for a standard roof inspection or small-site aerial survey. Topographic surveys, LiDAR mapping, and construction monitoring are priced by scope and site size. Request a free quote for your specific project.
How accurate is a drone survey?
With ground control points (GCPs), drone surveys achieve horizontal accuracy of 1–3 cm and vertical accuracy of 2–5 cm. Without GCPs, accuracy is typically 5–10 cm. LiDAR drone surveys achieve point cloud densities of 50–200 points per square metre.
How long does a drone survey take?
Most site surveys are completed in a single day. A standard roof inspection takes 1–2 hours on site. Construction site mapping and topographic surveys typically take 2–4 hours depending on site size. Reports are delivered within 48 hours of the survey.
Do drone pilots need special authorisation?
Yes. In the USA, commercial drone pilots must hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. In the UK, pilots must hold a CAA GVC (General Visual Line of Sight Certificate) or legacy PfCO. All pilots in the Drone Survey Network are verified against these requirements.
What is included in a drone survey report?
A standard drone survey report includes: georeferenced orthomosaic imagery, annotated condition photographs, GPS-tagged defect mapping, a written condition assessment with severity grading (1–5), and recommendations for remediation or further investigation. Reports are delivered as PDF and include raw data files on request.
Can drone surveys be used for insurance claims?
Yes. Drone survey reports with GPS-tagged imagery and condition grading are accepted by major UK and US insurers for claim assessment, pre-purchase surveys, and post-storm damage documentation. Our reports are formatted to meet standard insurance requirements.
How do I book a drone survey?
Submit a quote request through the site with your location, survey type, and timeline. We match your project to a verified, insured pilot in your area and confirm availability within 24 hours. Most surveys can be scheduled within 2–5 business days.
What areas do you cover?
The Drone Survey Network covers the full USA and UK. We have active pilots in all 50 US states and across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. For remote locations, we can typically source a qualified pilot within 5 business days.
More questions? See the full FAQ.
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Reach thousands of property developers, construction firms, and land surveyors actively searching for drone survey services across the UK and USA.
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Client Feedback
Trusted by clients across the US & UK
From construction firms to estate agents, our pilot network delivers professional results every time.
"The aerial mapping data we received was exceptional — precise, fast, and delivered within 48 hours as promised. Our site engineers were impressed with the quality of the orthomosaic outputs."
James Hartley
Senior Project Manager
Hartley Construction Group, Texas
"We needed a roof inspection on a listed building in Edinburgh and DSN matched us with a CAA-certified pilot within 24 hours. The report was thorough and saved us thousands in scaffolding costs."
Fiona MacAllister
Property Director
MacAllister Estates, Scotland
"Our solar farm inspection was completed in a single day. The thermal imaging data identified three underperforming panels we'd have missed entirely with a ground inspection. Brilliant service."
Derek Okafor
Operations Manager
SunPath Energy, Ohio
"DSN handled our LiDAR survey for a 200-acre development site. The point cloud data integrated seamlessly with our CAD software. We'll be using them on every future project."
Sarah Whitmore
Land Development Director
Whitmore Land & Planning, Surrey
"Fast, professional, and competitively priced. The pilot arrived on time, the footage was 4K ultra HD, and the survey report was in our inbox the next morning. Exactly what we needed."
Marcus Delgado
Infrastructure Lead
Delgado Civil Engineering, Florida