Agree the brief
Confirm the site, purpose, coverage, intended use and required deliverable.
Process & deliverables
From site question to usable output.
Agree the question and the deliverable first. Then plan, prepare, capture, process and hand over what your project needs.
After you agree the brief
Five stages, in the same order every time.
The technical method changes by project. The sequence does not.
- 01
Plan
Confirm the site, purpose, coverage, deliverable and any constraints.
- 02
Prepare
Review access, site information and the practical considerations before capture.
- 03
Capture
Fly the agreed area and collect the imagery or mapping data the brief needs.
- 04
Process
Prepare the agreed photographs, video, orthomosaic or 3D model.
- 05
Deliver
Hand over the agreed files.
Before capture
Define the question, coverage and handover before flying.
A short brief prevents wasted capture and keeps the output tied to the decision your team needs to make.
- Site
- Where is the project and which area matters?
- Question
- What do you need to understand from the aerial view?
- Output
- Inspection imagery, mapping, a model, monitoring, photography or video?
- Constraints
- Are there access, timing or project considerations that affect capture?
- Handover
- Who will use the files and what do they need from them?
Common deliverables
Different formats answer different questions.
A useful deliverable is the one your project team can actually use.
| Deliverable | What it is for | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection photographs | Detailed aerial photographs of agreed roof, structure or site areas. | Roof inspections |
| Orthomosaic maps | A stitched 2D view of the site for planning, progress review and CAD overlay. | RTK & 2D mapping |
| Georeferenced 3D models | Interactive models for remote inspection, measurement and CAD/BIM-related use. | 3D modelling |
| Progress records | Consistent repeat capture for construction, maintenance or project communication. | Aerial monitoring |
| Aerial stills and video | Photographs or clips from agreed viewpoints, for communication and presentation. | Photography & video |
What to expect
Before, during and after capture should stay clear.
The flight is one stage in a simple chain: agree the purpose, capture the brief, then hand over the agreed files.
Capture to the brief
Collect the agreed imagery or data, and tell you about any site condition that changes the plan.
Hand over clearly
Deliver the agreed files and answer any questions about using them.
Practical questions
How a project runs, in short.
The technical method can be discussed once the brief is clear.
The files agreed in the brief: photographs, video, an orthomosaic map or a 3D model.
Weather, access, site conditions, airspace and other practical or regulatory considerations. If any of them affects the plan we will tell you.
Yes. If a site condition changes the plan, we will explain it and discuss any change with you.
Send the site, the question you need answered and how you will use the result. We reply with a free quote.
We are based in Macclesfield and work across Cheshire. If your site is further afield, send us the location and we will tell you whether we can help.
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