Drone Survey Services Across Kent and the South East

Based in Maidstone, Kent, Four Winds Drones provides professional drone survey and inspection services throughout the South East of England, including Kent, Sussex, Surrey, and Greater London.

With over 15 years of estates management experience, local knowledge of the region, and PDRA01 operational authorisation enabling us to fly in restricted zones, we deliver fast, professional drone services wherever you need them.

Our primary service area

We serve clients across the South East of England, with particular expertise in:

Kent (our home county)

Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Canterbury, Ashford, Tonbridge, Medway (Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham), Dartford, Gravesend, Sittingbourne, Folkestone, Dover, Maidstone, and all surrounding towns and villages.

Sussex

Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Hastings, Crawley, Worthing, Horsham, Chichester, Lewes, Bexhill-on-Sea, and surrounding areas.

Surrey

Guildford, Woking, Reigate, Redhill, Epsom, Leatherhead, Dorking, Farnham, Camberley, and surrounding areas.

Greater London

South London, East London, and surrounding boroughs (including restricted zones near airports).

Other areas by arrangement

We regularly work in Hampshire, Essex, and across the wider South East. If your location isn’t listed, please get in touch.

Why location matters for drone surveys

Local knowledge and rapid response

Being based in Maidstone puts us at the heart of Kent and the South East, enabling:

Fast response times: We can often be on site the same day or next day
Local knowledge: We understand local planning considerations, restricted zones, and site access challenges
Cost-effective service: Reduced travel time means competitive pricing
Flexible scheduling: Easy to arrange site visits and follow-up inspections

PDRA01 certification for restricted zones

Many areas across Kent and the South East have airspace restrictions due to proximity to airports, military installations, or urban controlled zones. Our PDRA01 operational authorisation means we can fly in these areas where most drone operators cannot.

This is particularly valuable for:

Sites near London Gatwick Airport (Crawley, Horley, surrounding areas)
Sites near London City Airport and other London airspace
Sites near RAF Manston and other military airspace in Kent
Urban areas with flight restriction zones
Sites requiring special permissions

If your site is in a restricted area, we can usually help when other drone operators cannot. This saves you time, removes delays, and often makes drone surveys possible where they would otherwise be prohibited.

Kent Drone Survey Services

Professional drone surveys across the Garden of England

Kent is our home county, and we have extensive experience working across its diverse landscapes, from urban areas like Maidstone and Canterbury to rural estates, coastal properties, and heritage sites.

Areas we regularly serve in Kent:

Maidstone and surrounding villages
Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge
Sevenoaks and West Kent
Canterbury and East Kent
Medway towns (Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Strood)
Dartford and North Kent
Ashford and Romney Marsh
Folkestone, Dover, and the Kent coast
Sittingbourne and Faversham
Malling, Kings Hill, and surrounding developments

Typical Kent projects:

Building surveys for period properties and listed buildings
Construction site monitoring for new developments
Roof inspections for residential and commercial properties
Agricultural estate surveys and land mapping
Heritage site documentation (castles, historic buildings, churches)
Coastal property inspections
New build snagging inspections

Why Kent clients choose us

✅ Based in Maidstone – fast response across the county

✅ Over 15 years estates management experience in Kent

✅ Local knowledge of planning, heritage, and restricted zones

✅ PDRA01 certified for restricted airspace

✅ Competitive pricing from £180

Get a Kent drone survey quote

Maidstone Drone Surveys

Your local drone survey specialists

Four Winds Drones is based in Maidstone, making us your local drone survey provider for the Maidstone area and surrounding villages.

Areas we serve around Maidstone:

Maidstone town centre and suburbs
Bearsted, Thurnham, and Detling
Malling (East and West), Kings Hill, Larkfield
Aylesford, Ditton, and surrounding villages
Lenham, Harrietsham, and the North Downs
Headcorn, Sutton Valence, and surrounding areas

Common Maidstone services:

Residential property surveys and roof inspections
Commercial building surveys
New build developments monitoring
Heritage building inspections (including Maidstone’s historic properties)
Estate agent photography
Construction progress documentation

Local advantage: Same-day appointments often available for Maidstone area clients.

Contact your local Maidstone drone survey team

Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks Drone Services

Specialist surveys for West Kent properties

Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks are home to many high-value properties, historic buildings, and conservation areas. Our experience with period properties, listed buildings, and sensitive sites makes us trusted partners for West Kent property professionals.

Areas we serve:

Royal Tunbridge Wells and surrounding villages
Tonbridge and surrounding areas
Sevenoaks and the Sevenoaks Weald
Edenbridge, Westerham, and surrounding areas
Penshurst, Bidborough, Speldhurst, and surrounding villages

West Kent specialisms:

Listed building surveys and heritage documentation
High-value residential property inspections
Conservation area surveys
Large estate and grounds mapping
Period property roof inspections
Pre-purchase building surveys

Why West Kent property professionals trust us:

Sensitive approach to heritage and listed buildings
HHSRS-certified property inspectors
Over 15 years estates management experience
Professional reports for high-value transactions
Understanding of conservation area requirements

Get a West Kent property survey quote

Sussex Drone Survey Services

Professional drone surveys across East and West Sussex

We regularly work across Sussex, from coastal properties in Brighton and Eastbourne to rural estates in the Sussex Weald, and commercial developments in Crawley and Horsham.

Areas we serve in Sussex:

Brighton and Hove
Eastbourne and Hastings
Crawley (including Gatwick restricted zone)
Worthing and Littlehampton
Horsham and surrounding areas
Lewes and the South Downs
Chichester and the Sussex coast
Rural Sussex estates and farmland

Sussex project types:

Coastal property inspections and erosion monitoring
Construction sites near Gatwick Airport (PDRA01 advantage)
Heritage site surveys (castles, historic estates, churches)
Agricultural land surveys and mapping
Residential building surveys
Commercial property inspections

PDRA01 advantage for Sussex: Many areas of Sussex fall within Gatwick Airport’s restricted airspace. Our PDRA01 certification means we can survey these sites without delays.

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Surrey Drone Surveys

Drone services for North Downs properties and estates

Surrey’s mix of urban areas, commuter towns, and rural estates requires flexible, professional drone survey services. We serve clients across Surrey with fast response times from our Maidstone base.

Areas we serve in Surrey:

Guildford and surrounding areas
Reigate, Redhill, and Banstead
Epsom and Ewell
Woking and Byfleet
Dorking and the Surrey Hills
Leatherhead and surrounding areas
Farnham and North West Surrey
Commuter belt properties

Surrey services:

High-value residential property surveys
Commercial building inspections
Rural estate surveys and land mapping
Construction site monitoring
Heritage building documentation
Facilities management surveys

Get a Surrey drone survey quote

Greater London Drone Services

Restricted zone specialists for London properties

Many areas of Greater London have strict airspace restrictions, making drone surveys difficult or impossible for most operators. Our PDRA01 operational authorisation gives us standing permission to fly in many of these restricted zones.

London areas we serve:

South London boroughs
East London boroughs
South East London
Areas near London City Airport (with PDRA01 authorisation)
Central London (where permitted)
Greater London commercial and residential properties

London project types:

Commercial building inspections
Residential property surveys
Construction site monitoring
Roof condition surveys for multi-storey buildings
Insurance damage assessments
Telecoms mast inspections

Why London clients choose us:

PDRA01 certification for restricted zones
Experience with complex urban airspace
Fast deployment from Kent base
Professional service for high-value properties
Understanding of London planning and compliance requirements

Get a London drone survey quote

How Far Will We Travel?

Whilst our primary service area is Kent and the South East, we regularly travel further for:

Large projects where economies of scale justify travel
Ongoing contracts with regular survey requirements
Specialist work where our PDRA01 certification or HHSRS expertise is essential
Multi-site surveys across a wider area

If your location is outside our primary service area, please get in touch. We’re often able to accommodate projects across the wider South of England.