Drone Photography & Survey Services Scotland

CAA-certified drone photographer based in Edinburgh, offering aerial photography, videography, and drone survey services across Scotland and Northern England.

Drone Photography

DJI drone in flight against cloudy sky — professional drone photography and aerial survey services b
DJI drone in flight against cloudy sky — professional drone photography and aerial survey services b

Professional aerial photography across Scotland, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, and the Highlands. Ideal for property listings, real estate marketing, tourism, events, architecture, and commercial campaigns.

Technical specifications:

• 20MP 4/3 Hasselblad sensor — professional detail

• Variable aperture (f/2.8–f/11) — perfect lighting in any condition

• 10-bit D-Log colour profile — accurate, true-to-life colours

• Same-day or 48-hour turnaround available

From £300 per half day | £500 per full day

DJI drone pilot using Safe to Fly app on tablet — CAA-authorised drone operations by Joe Liddell Pho
DJI drone pilot using Safe to Fly app on tablet — CAA-authorised drone operations by Joe Liddell Pho
Drone pilot reviewing aerial photography on laptop with drone camera equipment — drone survey servic
Drone pilot reviewing aerial photography on laptop with drone camera equipment — drone survey servic

Drone Videography

Cinematic aerial videography for property tours, tourism, events, construction time-lapses, and brand campaigns across Scotland and Northern England.

Technical specifications:

• 5.1K and 4K video — crisp, cinematic footage

• 10-bit D-Log — rich colour depth for post-production

• 3-axis gimbal — smooth, stable footage in every shot

• Fully edited, colour graded, and export-ready

From £400 per half day | £700 per full day

Post-production

Refined editing for photo and video content, tailored to match your brand — without the need for in-house editing.

What’s included:

  • Colour grading — natural tones or cinematic finishes

  • Video editing — music syncing and smooth transitions

  • Image retouching — lighting, contrast, and consistency

  • Export-ready formats — optimised for digital and print use

Commercial Drone Survey Services Scotland

Beyond photography and videography, Joe Liddell Photography provides specialist drone survey services for construction, infrastructure, and land management clients across Scotland and Northern England. All survey work is carried out by a CAA GVC-qualified pilot with full commercial insurance.

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Drone Survey Services

Specialist drone survey services for construction, quarry, and land management sectors across Scotland and Northern England. CAA GVC-qualified. Fully insured.

Topographic Mapping & Drone Surveys

Detailed aerial topographic surveys for land management, planning applications, and environmental assessments. High-accuracy point cloud data, contour mapping, and 3D terrain models delivered in GeoTIFF and LAS formats.

From £450 | Available across Scotland and Northern England

Stockpile Volume Measurement

Accurate stockpile volume calculations for quarries, aggregate companies, and earthworks contractors across Scotland. Using photogrammetry and LiDAR processing, results are typically delivered within 24 hours — faster and more cost-effective than traditional land surveys.

From £300 | Faster and more cost-effective than traditional land surveys

Construction Progress Surveys

Regular aerial surveys for construction sites, housing developments, and infrastructure projects. Monthly retainer packages available. Deliverables include orthomosaic maps, progress rep

From £350 per visit | Retainer packages availableorts, and 4K video updates for project managers and stakeholders.

What Our Clients Say

"Joe delivered outstanding aerial imagery for our resort. The quality, professionalism, and attention to detail were exceptional. We would highly recommend his drone photography services to any hospitality brand."

- Director of Marketing, St. Regis Langkawi

"Fantastic results on our construction progress survey. Joe was professional, punctual, and the aerial footage gave our project team exactly what they needed. Will definitely be using him again."

- Site Manager, Commercial Development, Edinburgh