About Drone Local
A simpler way to find the right drone pilot
Drone Local connects clients with drone pilots across the UK based on location, availability, experience and the needs of the job.
For people who need drone work
Finding the right operator should not mean trawling through dozens of websites. Search by area, compare pilot profiles and see the services, equipment, qualifications, availability and work that matter to your project.
Clients can also post a job once and send the brief to suitable nearby pilots.
What you can compare
Services and sectors
Operating area and travel radius
Availability and short-notice work
Aircraft, cameras and specialist payloads
Qualifications and insurance
Portfolio images and video
Indicative rates and contact details
Local search
Search by town, postcode or area and quickly see drone pilots operating nearby.
Useful profiles
See each pilot’s work, capabilities, equipment, qualifications, availability and operating area.
Faster enquiries
Send one job brief to suitable nearby pilots instead of contacting operators one by one.
Built for drone pilots too
Pilots can create a detailed profile with images, video, services, equipment, qualifications, operating area, availability, indicative rates, website and social links.
Members can receive suitable local enquiries, connect with other pilots and list equipment for sale.
Local first. Suitable second.
When a client posts a job, Drone Local can match the brief with nearby pilots who fit the work and are currently available.
Actual flight availability remains subject to weather, airspace, site access, permissions and the requirements that apply to the operation.
Need a drone pilot?
Search for a local operator or send your job brief to suitable pilots near the location.