Pricing & Cost Guide
Indicative 'from' pricing for each service. Every site is different - these ranges help you budget, but we scope every job individually rather than quoting blind.
LiDAR Topographic Surveys Pricing
£1,200 – £2,000
Up to 10ha (rural/simple)
Suitable for small development sites, single fields or straightforward terrain.
£1,800 – £2,700
Up to 50ha
For larger development sites, mixed terrain or sites requiring more ground control.
£3,000 – £5,000+
100ha+
Extensive sites, complex terrain, multiple sorties or specialist deliverables.
Typical Project: £2,500 – £3,000
Read full cost breakdownBlog Article - How Much Does A Drone Survey Cost?
Want the full breakdown of drone survey pricing across the UK? Read our detailed cost guide covering what drives price, typical ranges for different project sizes, and how to get an accurate quote for your site.
Earthworks & Stockpile Surveys Pricing
£600 – £2,000+
Single site visit
Volume calculation for a single point in time - stockpile quantification or cut/fill measurement.
From £400/visit
Regular scheduled visits
Weekly or monthly monitoring - price per visit reduces with frequency. Ideal for active earthworks sites.
Typical Project: Scaling with site size and frequency
Read full cost breakdown3D Inspection & CAD Roof Plans (PV) Pricing
£1,100 – £1,800
Standard commercial roof
3D capture and CAD roof plan for a single commercial building.
£1,500 – £2,500+
Large or multiple roofs
Multiple buildings, complex roof structures or detailed CAD requirements.
Custom pricing
Solar portfolio surveys
Multi-site PV portfolios - price per building reduces with volume.
Typical Project: Scaling with building size and CAD detail
Read full cost breakdownFive Factors That Shape Your Quote
Understanding these helps you budget accurately and lets us scope the right solution.
Site Size & Complexity
Larger sites require more flight time, more data and more processing. Complex terrain or dense obstacles add planning and capture time.
Access & Terrain
Remote, rural or difficult-to-access sites may require additional logistics. Terrain that needs ground control points adds setup time.
Deliverable Detail
Raw imagery costs less than an orthomosaic, which costs less than a full classified point cloud or CAD drawing. More detail = more processing time.
Equipment Required
LiDAR surveys require the M350 RTK with R3 Pro sensor. Photogrammetric surveys use different payloads. The right tool for the job affects cost.
Turnaround Time
Standard delivery is 3-5 working days. Rush turnaround (48 hours or less) carries a premium for prioritised processing.
Every Site Is Different - Get A Custom Quote
These ranges are indicative, based on our published DroneWorks cost guides. We scope every job individually based on your specific site, deliverables and timeline. We don't quote blind - and we won't underquote to win work and cut corners on delivery.
Always use a qualified, insured drone operator. Unlicensed operators can't produce admissible survey data or operate safely on construction sites. We hold full CAA authorisations (GVC, PDRA01, A2CofC), £5m public liability, CSCS cards and SSIP accreditation. See full credentials.
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