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.
- Norfolk Showground Solar Panel TestimonialSet just outside Norwich, the Norfolk Showground is an events venue offering 150 acres of landscaped parkland, meeting rooms and indoor space and a 3000 sqm arena. Solar company Power Different were recently commissioned to install a solar array on the venues exhibition centre and asked me to create a ...
- Prestige Property Video & Photography in NorfolkI recently photographed and filmed this wonderful property which overlooks the Norfolk Broads in South Walsham, Norfolk. Wanting to show this luxury property in the highest possible quality the client opted to use our Prestige Photography Package which includes flambient photography to achieve the best quality interior images along with ...
- PlaceUK Presentation Video in NorfolkPlace UK are a Norfolk based food company providing solutions for retailers and manufacturers across IQF & Frozen Fruits, Pulses, Rice and Pasta. Place UK wanted a video that they could use at presentations to give new customers an overview of the company.
- UEA Open Day Video in NorwichThe University of East Anglia commissioned me to create a video showing potential new students and their families what to expect from a university open day. Filmed over two days I captured footage of people experiencing an open day as well as filming students talking to camera. I also used ...
- Thursford Collection – Customer TestimonialThursford is home to the world famous Christmas Spectacular, Santa’s Magical Journey and the world’s largest collection of steam engines and organs. Thursford had recently installed a solar panel system and I was asked by solar panel company Power Different to visit and film a customer testimonial as well as capture ...
- Sandringham Pageant of MotoringI was asked to film the Sandringham Pageant of Motoring back in June. The event coincided with the Queens platinum jubilee so the scene was set for a packed day of motoring fun in sun. Unfortunately the British weather didn’t want to play along and it ended up being a ...
- Platinum Jubilee in Burnham Market, NorfolkI’ve been super busy the last couple of months however I haven’t been able to share much because a lot of the work I’ve been doing is for TV and the production details have to be kept hush hush until transmission. I can’t wait to share more with you on ...
- Norfolk Broads Drone filming for Decathlon UK CommercialsI recently spent a couple of days drone filming with Norwich based production company Meantime Media. Meantime produced the following series of three commercials for sporting brand Decathlon in which they wanted to include top down shots of products being setup and used. We filmed at a lovely riverside location in ...
- Roof Inspections in NorfolkOur drone family has a new addition! This tiny DJI Mini 3 Pro may not be able to compete with the bigger Inspire 2 in terms of sheer image quality but it has one huge advantage! At only 249g in weight the little Mini Pro can be legally and safely flown ...
- Holiday home video & photography in Salthouse, NorfolkI recently photographed and filmed this wonderful holiday home which overlooks the beach road in Salthouse, Norfolk. Having a video makes a huge difference with marketing a lovely property like this as it gives the potential guest a real feeling for the property and it’s location. The property is filmed ...