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.
- Drone roof inspection – Kings Lynn, NorfolkDrone roof inspection can offer a huge cost saving against traditional methods of roof inspection. A prime example of this is a project we recently worked on in Kings Lynn, Norfolk. We worked with a specialist engineering survey company providing a drone roof inspection of a sprawling industrial site close ...
- School Video for Stibbard Primary SchoolStibbard Primary School in North Norfolk asked us to produce a school video showing a ‘virtual tour’ so that interested parents could get a feel for the layout of the school. Normally these parents would come and have a look around in person but with Coronavirus safety measures in place ...
- Aerial Photography – Blakeney, NorfolkWe were recently commissioned to capture some aerial images and video of Blakeney harbour in Norfolk after storm Darcy covered the region with snow. Using the high resolution X7 camera on our DJI Inspire 2 drone along with post production image stitching we are able to create wide view panoramas ...
- Aerial drone filming for Holkham Hall – NorfolkWe were asked to provide high quality 5K aerial drone footage by Holkham Hall for use in this video about their sustainability and conservation action plan.
- Industrial roof and solar panel inspection – Kings LynnOne area where drones can be incredibly useful and offer a huge cost saving over traditional methods is with industrial roof and solar panel inspections. We photographed this industrial unit in Kings Lynn, Norfolk using our drone. See our Property Photography page for more information, pricing details and online booking.
- Drone marriage proposal – Norfolk BroadsWe were contacted by Jerome who asked if it would possible to capture a marriage proposal on the Norfolk Boards using a drone. The surprise was going to be announced by a passing aircraft dragging a message so we needed to work with the pilot and time everything perfectly! We ...
- Filming & photography of solar panel installations in NorfolkWe have been working with Solar specialists Power Different throughout 2020 producing multiple customer testimonial videos and providing aerial photographs of their installations. The testimonial shown is a customer based in Christchurch in Norfolk. See our Drone & Video Services page for more information.
- Aerial development photography – Docking, NorfolkWe were asked by an estate agent to provide aerial photographs of this ongoing development in Docking, Norfolk.
- Property photography – Kirstead, NorfolkWe were asked to photograph this large property in Kirstead, Norfolk. The estate agent also wanted aerial photographs to allow them to market the scale of the property, its grounds and setting. See our Property Photography page for more information, pricing details and online booking.
- Aerial development photography – Thornham, NorfolkWe were asked by an estate agent to provide aerial photographs of Thornham in Norfolk. The images show a development site upon which a 3d model of the proposed property will be rendered in order to allow the agents to market the property in its surroundings.