FREQUENTLY ASKED  QUESTIONS

WHAT BENEFIT WILL DRONES BRING TO OUR PROJECT?

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The Benefits will bring; A reduction in cost, increase time efficiency and a reduced exposure to risk.

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With the added benefit of a permanent photographic or film record provided with a written report. 

HOW MUCH DOES A DRONE INSPECTION / SURVEY COST?

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Every project is unique and costed around complexity, location, duration and risk.

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All of these will be discussed during the initial consultation. 

DO YOU HAVE A HEALTH AND SAFEY POLICY?

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Yes, this is incorporated in our operational  procedures document and each project is designated a unique Risk Assessment Management Pack

ARE YOU INSURED?

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AVI-8 Commercial drones are fully insured with an industry leading cover of £10m Public Liability and indemnity. 

HOW HIGH AND HOW FAR CAN YOU FLY?

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We are governed by the same rules as all remote UK UAV pilots. We can operate all of our UAV's to a maximum altitude of 400ft (120 Metres) and a distance of 1600 ft (500 metres) from the pilot. These are the limits set by the CAA.

HOW LONG CAN YOU FLY?

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The length of flight all depends on the payload, the flight times can range from 10 minutes to 55minutes. Typically the larger drones will have a shorter flight time. Other factors to consider are the weather, altitude and type of flying.