Professional Drone Services in Edinburgh
Capture Edinburgh from breathtaking new perspectives with professional drone videography and aerial photography. Fully CAA-certified, insured, and experienced in commercial drone operations across the city.
Why CAA Certification Matters for Edinburgh Drone Operations
Edinburgh is a busy city with strict airspace regulations, historic buildings, and sensitive areas. Operating drones commercially requires proper CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) certification, commercial insurance, and thorough knowledge of local regulations.
I hold all necessary certifications and permissions to operate drones commercially across Edinburgh, including in controlled airspace near Edinburgh Airport when required. Your business can trust that every flight is legal, safe, and fully insured.
CAA GVC Certified
I hold the General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC), the official qualification required for commercial drone operations in the UK.
Commercial Insurance
£5 million public liability insurance covering all commercial drone operations across Edinburgh and Scotland.
CAA Operator ID
Registered drone operator with the CAA. All flights are logged and conducted in accordance with UK aviation regulations.
What Drone Footage is Perfect For
Property & Real Estate
Showcase Edinburgh properties from stunning aerial perspectives. Perfect for estate agents, property developers, and commercial real estate listings. Aerial footage helps properties stand out online and attracts more viewings.
- ✓Residential property tours and establishing shots
- ✓Commercial property showcases
- ✓Development site overviews
- ✓Location and surrounding area context
Construction & Development
Document construction progress, create time-lapse sequences, and provide stakeholder updates with regular aerial photography. Essential for project managers, developers, and contractors.
- ✓Weekly or monthly progress documentation
- ✓Site surveys and inspections
- ✓Safety audits from aerial perspective
- ✓Promotional videos of completed projects
Events & Hospitality
Capture the scale and atmosphere of Edinburgh events from above. Perfect for festivals, conferences, weddings, and corporate gatherings. Stunning aerial footage makes your event marketing stand out.
- ✓Festival and outdoor event coverage
- ✓Wedding ceremony and venue aerials
- ✓Corporate event documentation
- ✓Venue and location showcases
Business & Tourism
Showcase your Edinburgh business location, premises, or tourist attraction with cinematic aerial footage. Create compelling promotional content that highlights your unique position in Scotland's capital.
- ✓Business premises and facilities tours
- ✓Tourist attraction promotional content
- ✓Hotel and accommodation showcases
- ✓Edinburgh cityscape and landmark footage
Edinburgh Aerial Photography Examples
The types of stunning aerial shots I can capture across Edinburgh
Orbiting Shots
Dramatic 360° circular movements around your subject, perfect for properties and buildings.
Rising Reveals
Start low and rise to reveal the full Edinburgh skyline or your business location.
Flyover Shots
Smooth forward motion following roads, following coastlines, or touring sites.
Bird's Eye Views
Overhead shots looking straight down, ideal for showing scale and layout.
Safety & Edinburgh Regulations
Edinburgh Airspace Considerations
Edinburgh has unique airspace challenges due to Edinburgh Airport, the Castle, historic sites, and busy city centre. I carefully plan every flight to comply with regulations, obtaining necessary permissions for controlled airspace when required. Safety is never compromised.
Pre-Flight Planning
Every commercial drone flight in Edinburgh requires thorough planning. I assess airspace restrictions, check weather conditions, identify potential hazards, and ensure all legal requirements are met before taking off. You'll never need to worry about compliance.
Professional Equipment
I use the latest DJI professional drones including the Mavic 3 Pro with cinema-grade cameras. All equipment is regularly maintained, GPS-enabled, and features multiple safety systems including obstacle avoidance and return-to-home functionality.
Edinburgh Drone Services FAQs
Can you fly drones anywhere in Edinburgh?
Most of Edinburgh is accessible for licensed drone pilots, but some areas require special permissions due to Edinburgh Airport proximity, historic sites, or congested areas. I handle all permission requests and can advise on what's possible for your location. The Castle, Arthur's Seat, and many other iconic locations can be filmed with proper planning.
How much does drone videography cost in Edinburgh?
Basic drone footage starts from £400 for simple property aerials. More complex projects with multiple locations, extended filming time, or city centre permissions range from £800-£2,000+. I provide detailed quotes based on your specific requirements, including any permission costs.
What's included in your drone service?
Pre-flight planning and risk assessments, all necessary permissions and airspace clearances, professional filming on location, colour grading and editing of footage, delivery of final 4K video files. Everything you need for stunning aerial content.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Drone flights require suitable weather conditions (low wind, no rain, good visibility). If conditions aren't safe on your scheduled day, we'll reschedule at no extra cost. Edinburgh weather can be changeable, but I monitor forecasts closely and stay flexible.
Do I need permission to have my property filmed by drone?
If you own or have authority over the property, generally no additional permissions are needed from you. However, I'll handle any CAA airspace permissions or local authority requirements. I'll never fly without proper authorization.
Ready for Stunning Aerial Footage?
Fully CAA-certified, insured, and experienced. Let's discuss your Edinburgh drone project.
Email: info@bear-media.com