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A fan of all things drone and a sometime journalist, my passion is for finding the most useful applications for flying cameras, teaching people how, where, and why to use drones and providing a fantastic service to my clients.

Aerial view of development land with planning permission South Gloucestershire

Drone Photography for Land Sales: A Case Study with Connells Near Yate, Bristol

Land that carries planning permission rarely sells itself. The marketing has to do a lot of the heavy lifting – often within a small, targeted pool of buyers who know exactly what they’re looking for. Get the imagery wrong and a site can sit on the market longer than it needs to. Get it right, […]

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Drone Photography Bristol: Bedminster Green Case Study

Some projects don’t translate from the ground. This was one of them. Maple Facades had installed a reconstituted stone rainscreen cladding system across the full height of a 16-storey building at Bedminster Green – along with balustrades and architectural fins that only read properly when you’re level with them. The brief was to document what

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How Much Does Construction Timelapse Camera Rental Cost in the UK?

Indicative pricing for UK construction timelapse camera rental. All figures are starting points – final costs depend on project specifics. Cost element Indicative cost Notes Monthly rental – single camera From £299/month Per camera, inclusive of portal access, remote monitoring, and monthly edited progress video Discount – projects over 6 months Reduced monthly rate Longer

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Construction Timelapse Camera Rental vs. Buying: Which Is Right for Your Project?

If you’re looking into construction timelapse for the first time, the maths seems obvious. You can pick up a Brinno camera for under £300. A managed rental service starts at £299 per month. Buying looks like a no-brainer. But that comparison falls apart the moment you think about what you actually need a construction timelapse

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Construction Drone Progress Photography at Oxford Marriott Hotel

Some sites are tight. This was one of them. We were commissioned by GMI Scaffolding to document a complex scaffolding installation at the Oxford Marriott Hotel, right in the middle of a busy urban environment. This is a good example of where construction drone progress photography becomes essential, allowing the full structure to be understood

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Early-Stage Roof Condition Review for a Facilities Management Project in Worcester

Early-Stage Roof Condition Review for a Facilities Management Project in Worcester Project background A nationwide facilities management and maintenance company was responsible for assessing the condition of a complex roof arrangement on a property in central Worcester. The site formed part of a wider portfolio and required an initial condition review to support refurbishment pricing

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Why Some Roof Problems Are Missed During Ground-Level Checks

Roof Issues Commonly Missed From Ground Level   Context Assessing roof condition often begins with a visual review from ground level or nearby vantage points. While this can provide an overview of roof form and materials, it rarely allows a complete understanding of condition, particularly on larger or more complex buildings. In many commercial and

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How Time Lapse Videos Help Market Your Construction Projects

Construction projects represent more than just the physical labor of building—they embody careful planning, technical expertise, and coordination across multiple teams. However, translating the magnitude of a construction project into marketing material can be challenging. Traditional methods like static photography and written case studies often fail to capture the intricate processes that construction involves. This

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