
Save Time, Save money, Save Lives.
At Drone Evolution, we offer professional drone services that are changing the way that drones are used by adapting to the needs of our clients, their end users and the population at large.
With our national, UK-wide service division, we are able to cover a high number of assets across the country with our fully-qualified pilot team.
Our drone services provide the ability to inspect a property or area of land with a drone saves time when compared with erecting scaffolding or bringing work platforms, saves money compared to these same methods and saves lives - keeping employees’ feet on the ground for inspections is always safer than working at height.
In addition, we’re developing best-in-class products. See our Runner page to find out more about how we are innovating with a tethering system to keep a drone in the air for hours.

Provided services all over the UK

In house pilots provided

Operating a range of drones

Range of skill sets

Exemplary safety backgrounds and accreditations
Drone Services
Drone services offer a wide range of applications, from aerial photography and videography to surveying and inspections. These services provide efficient and cost-effective solutions for various industries such as real estate, agriculture, construction, and more. Professional drone operators ensure high-quality results with their expertise and advanced technology.

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Tethered Drones
Drones typically stay in the air for around 20 minutes before their batteries need to be changed. This can limit their effectiveness for commercial use.
By powering the drone via a tether, attached to a ground station, the drone can stay in the air for extended periods of time. This also limits some risks associated with drones, such as flyaway, ensuring their safe use in areas they may otherwise not be able to be used, such as in extremely built up areas.
At Drone Evolution, we see a bright future for tethering drones for a wide range of commercial use, including security, construction, infrastructure, military and emergency response.
Why Choose Us
We have created a national services model, designed to respond to client needs all over the UK with employed pilots
(no sub-contractors), meaning a consistency of service right across the country.
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Get in touch to discuss your requirements. We will always respond within 24 hours to understand what you need to achieve and how best to achieve it, with a transparent and simple pricing model.

About Us
Based in Caerphilly, South Wales, Drone Evolution is focused on bringing benefit through the use of professional drone services and technology for both people and organisations. We're clear that as well as saving time and money, using drones can increase safety in the workplace.
Drone Evolution was set up by Clayton Earney (Operations Director), Toby Townrow (Communications Director) and John Young (Technical Director). Together they have amassed years of experience in both the flying of drones and the provisions of services for both corporate and independent clients.
With the backing of the Angels Invest Wales Fund and the Development Bank of Wales, Drone Evolution officially began operations on the 1st of November 2018. Development of new products and the provision of drone services and consultancy means that Drone Evolution's drone services are uniquely placed to support a huge range of sectors and organisations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
A professional drone pilot should be expected to follow strict safety protocols to minimize risk to people, property, and airspace. This may include a site survey, risk assessment, pre-flight checklist, designating a controlled take-off/landing zone, and maintaining a safe distance from people and obstacles.
Emergency protocols should also be prepared in advance and the drone pilot should make use of many of the technological failsafe functions available such as obstacle avoidance, and return to home functions.
When operated properly and within current aviation regulations drones have been proven to be exceptionally safe and effective.
Yes. In the UK, commercial drone operators must be registered with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and hold the appropriate certification based on the risk level of their operations. Most professionals will have an Operational Authorisation under the UKPDRA01 or operate under the Open Category if the flight is lower risk. Operators must also pass a theory exam and demonstrate practical competence. This ensures they understand airspace rules, safety protocols, and legal responsibilities before conducting any commercial work.
Drone flights are regulated, and urban or restricted zones often require special permissions or may require a smaller lighter drone to be used. A professional operator will handle all necessary planning and obtain the appropriate authorizations and complete a full risk assessment to ensure any flight is safe, appropriate and in full compliance with local laws.
Most drone flight will be capped at an altitude of no higher than 120 meters (400 feet) above ground level, and up to 500m. The drone must also remain within visual line of sight of the pilot during the operation. The vast majority of drone operations are completed within these parameters although it is also possible to submit a specific operational safety case to the CAA to fly beyond this if needed.
It’s important to respect each individuals personal privacy. To minimize any potential impact on Professional drone operators should carry out a privacy risk assessment before competing any flight to determine whether the flight is likely to impact upon avoid capturing footage of private individuals or property without permission and comply with data protection laws. Projects are planned to ensure only relevant, authorized areas are filmed.
Modern drones can capture exceptionally high-quality imagery—typically up to 4K or even 6K video, and high-resolution stills over 20 megapixels. This is ideal for marketing, inspections, mapping, and more.
Yes, though this requires specific types of drones and careful planning. Indoor flying often uses smaller, more agile drones with additional obstacle-avoidance sensors, and typically occurs in controlled environments.
Deliverables can include photos, videos, maps, models, or raw data, depending on the project. Files are typically shared via secure cloud links or hard drives in formats suited to the client's needs (e.g., MP4, JPEG, GeoTIFF, etc.).
Flight times vary by drone model, but most professional multirotor drones operate for around 30–45 minutes per battery. For longer missions, may need to use multiple batteries and plan efficient charging cycles. Where extended flight times are needed multiple drones may be used or tethered drones may be utilised which provides a consistent power source.
A reliable UK drone provider should demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance. Look for companies holding CAA Operational Authorisation (such as UKPDRA01), with in-house, certified pilots trained to a high standard. Providers affiliated with recognised safety and quality schemes can also offer added assurance of safety and quality depending on your industry.
High levels of public liability insurance typically £5 million or more are advisable. We believe in-house teams provide better consistency, accountability, and operational control than subcontracted pilots, but whoever you select they should have a skill set suitable for your industry. A professional provider will also carry out detailed risk assessments, follow strict safety protocols, and deliver high-quality, regulation-compliant outputs tailored to your project.