Professional drone operator in Norfolk
Drift Media is a professional drone operator in Norfolk providing aerial video production and photography services for businesses, property, and commercial projects.
Drift Media is led by Paul Joy, a filmmaker and videographer with over 20 years of commercial filming experience. We provide fully licensed aerial video and photography services across Norfolk and the UK helping our customers capture stunning visuals that stand out.
Looking for a Drone Operator in Norfolk?
Drift Media is a trusted choice for businesses, agencies, and organisations looking for reliable, fully licensed drone filming in Norfolk. With over 20 years of experience and clients including Harley-Davidson and National Geographic, we provide professional aerial video and photography tailored to your project. Please get in touch if you’d like to chat about your project or request a quote.
• Fully licensed and insured for UK drone operations
• UK CAA GVC & A2CofC Qualifications
• CAA-compliant with extensive flight experience
• Trusted by brands including BBC, National Geographic, and Harley-Davidson
• Operating across Norfolk, East Anglia, and nationwide
Whether you need aerial footage or photography for marketing, property, construction, or broadcast, you’re working with a reliable and experienced professional.
Trusted Drone Operator with Proven Experience
Here’s just a few of the brands we’ve worked with.
A trusted choice for Norfolk businesses
We provide a complete range of drone and video services for businesses in Norfolk and East Anglia:
• Aerial video production
• Drone video and photography
• Commercial and corporate filming
• Property and real estate video and photography
• Construction and site progress filming
• Tourism and promotional content
Every project is tailored to your needs, from simple shoots to full production. We welcome you to view some of our drone operator and video production work below.
How Much Does a Drone Operator Cost in Norfolk?
Drone filming and photography costs can vary depending on the project, but typical pricing is around £275–£500 for smaller shoots, £500–£800 for full day commercial projects and
£1,000 + for complex or multi-day productions
Costs depend on factors such as location, permissions, shoot duration, and editing requirements.
If you’d like an accurate quote, get in touch and we’ll provide a clear, no-obligation estimate.
All rates shown are for drone hire in the UK and are excluding VAT.
Mileage / Travel is charged in addition at £0.45 pence per mile.
Some locations require additional planning & procedures which can effect the quoted price.
DRONE HIRE BASICS
Ideal for most aerial photography and video services including property video & photography, roof inspections and drone filming.
Our Mavic 4 Pro drone provides excellent quality images and video in areas where it can be operated over 50m from people. For areas where we need to get closer we use the excellent Dji Mini 5 Pro Drone.
From
£275
Plus VAT
360° Drone Tours
Our 360° Drone Tours provide a new way for companies to allow visitors to explore an area from the sky.
After visiting the location to capture the 360 images we put together an online tour enabling your customers to either view the tour on your website or point a smartphone at the QR code we supply to load the 360 right on their phone.
From
£385
Plus VAT
DRONE PLUS
As well as providing drone services we are also able to supply a complete video production and post production service.
We work with many businesses and organisations producing marketing material and video content including brand videos, customer testimonials and advertising content. Please get in touch to find out more about these services.
From
£465
Plus VAT
Why Choose Drift Media?
Choosing the right drone operator is about more than just equipment and costs — it’s about experience, safety, and results.
• Extensive commercial experience across multiple industries
• Safe, legal, and fully insured drone operations
• High-end cinematic video quality
• Reliable and easy to work with
• Fast turnaround times when needed
We focus on delivering content that not only looks great but also works for your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications should a drone operator have in the UK?
A professional drone operator should be CAA-certified, fully insured, and experienced in commercial filming. This ensures all flights are safe and legally compliant.
Do I need permission for drone filming or photography?
Yes — drone filming normally requires permission, especially if operating in controlled airspace. As a qualified operator we will do safety checks and handle permissions to ensure the flight is fully compliant with UK regulations.
How quickly can a drone shoot be arranged?
Most projects can be within a few days, depending on weather, location permissions, and availability. If you need something the next day then get in touch as we can often help at very short notice.
Is drone filming safe?
Yes — when carried out by a qualified operator. All flights are planned carefully with safety as the top priority.
How do I choose the right drone operator?
Look for a drone operator with CAA certification, commercial insurance, and proven experience creating compelling content. It’s important to review past work and ensure they know how to produce the type of content you require.
What areas do you cover?
We regularly operate across East Anglia including Norwich, King’s Lynn, Thetford, Dereham, Wymondham, Great Yarmouth and everywhere in between. A lot of our work takes place along the popular North Norfolk coast from Hunstanton through the Burnhams and around to Cromer. We also work nationally and internationally for some of our bigger projects.
Drone Filming and Photography Projects Across Norfolk
We regularly provide drone filming and aerial photography services across Norfolk, including locations such as Burnham Market, Fakenham, Norwich and the North Norfolk coast. Below are examples of recent projects in these areas.
- Architectural Drone Video in Burnham MarketSpecialist builders Grocott & Murfit asked me to create a short architectural drone video of this impressive property in Burnham Market for use on their website.
- Drone Hyperlapse – McDonald’s FakenhamWhen I heard there was a new McDonalds being built in Fakenham I thought it would be a good opportunity to create a drone hyperlapse. This required me to fly a pre-programmed route with a small drone every few days over the 40 day construction period. While time consuming to create ...
- Searching for lost dog Bruce in SwaffhamI’ve been volunteering as a drone pilot for DroneSAR for Lost Dogs UK for a few years now. I’m currently using a DJI Mavic 3T thermal drone when searching for lost dogs. Searching for lost dogs is very much a team effort, I work with some amazing volunteer ground searchers, trappers ...
- North Norfolk Holiday Cottage Location VideosSowerbys Holiday Cottages asked us to create 18 short videos showcasing various popular destination villages in North Norfolk. We used a combination of drone footage along ground based material set to a voiceover that we recorded with the business owner Andrea Sowerby. Below are a some of the videos we created. Binham Brancaster Brancaster ...
- Holiday Cottage Video in Burnham ThorpeWe were asked to create a marketing video about Hamilton House in Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk.
- Petans Ltd Solar Installation Showcase in NorwichBased in East Anglia Petans Ltd deliver accredited training to the requirements of OPITO, MCA, HSE, GWO and City & Guilds as well as providing specific training requirements to the wider energy sector and beyond. We interviewed Business Manager, Andie Marshall and filmed the location as part of a series of ...
- Travel Chapter Norwich Solar Installation ShowcaseTravel Chapter is a holiday home company in showcasing great places to stay in the UK. We interviewed Head of Facilities & Logistics at Travel Chapter, Mike Newby MBE as part of a series of customer testimonials for Power Different. We also provided high resolution photography of the location for use on ...
- Norfolk Bluebell Wood Burial ParkNorfolk Bluebell Wood Burial Park is a unique, natural burial ground in a beautiful park setting, home to centuries old bluebell woodland, newly planted woodland and a glorious wildflower meadow, all resting under big Norfolk skies. Located in the parish of Hainford, seven miles north of Norwich, it is a perfectly ...
- Norfolk Broads Marine Engineering Company Website VideoDRE Marine & Civil Engineering contacted me because they needed some video and image content for use on their new website. The team at DRE specialise in sheet piling, quay heading and civil engineering along the Norfolk Broads which meant that a drone was the best way to capture the ...
- Briar Chemicals Facility Tour in NorwichBriar Chemicals are a global supplier of chemical products servicing world-leading companies in the crop-protection, fine and speciality sectors. Briar Chemicals approached me wanting to produce a drone based tour of their large production site in Norwich. Because the site is separated in to eight main areas we decided to ...