SERVICES

Our services can be beneficial to numerous industries, most notably:

Construction – Building inspections, roof checks, progress reporting, water ingress, etc.

Energy – Solar panel inspections, thermal audits, etc.

Agriculture – Crop health monitoring.

Wildlife Management – Wildlife/Livestock counts.

In the UK, drone flights are generally limited to 120 metres (400 feet) above ground level. However, if we’re operating near a structure taller than 120 metres, we are permitted to fly up to 15 metres above it, provided we remain within 50 metres horizontally of the structure. All operations are planned in accordance with CAA regulations to ensure both legal compliance and flight safety.

At Obsidian Imaging, we offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to deliver accurate and actionable insights.

Each project includes:

• Detailed operational planning

• Pre-site risk assessments and method statements

• Flight permissions and local authority notifications (if needed)

• On-site drone operations

• A professional report with key findings and thermal imagery

• Delivery of all raw data and visuals

Because every site and objective is different, we price projects individually based on factors such as coverage area, terrain, data requirements, and client goals.

Flights are weather-dependent. High winds, rain, or poor visibility can affect safety and data quality. We’ll always monitor conditions and reschedule if necessary — at no extra cost to you.

It is not imperative that you join us on site.

However; it can greatly enhance the detail and information captured if you do join us during the flight. Also, UAS flights are inherently interesting, and could provide an insight into how aerial imaging might be useful to you in other areas of your industry.

Absolutely; we hold the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC) and the appropriate Operational Authorisation to permit flights in the 'Specific Category'.

We also have fully comprehensive Public Liability Insurance, covering up to £5,000,000.

You’ll receive a comprehensive report tailored to the scope of your project — including the required imagery, annotations, key findings, and recommendations where applicable. You’ll also receive all raw image data for your own records.

We primarily serve the Southwest of the UK, where we are based, but we can discuss projects outside this area.