Drone Pilot Opportunity – Utility Asset Inspection (UK WORK RIGHTS NEEDED)
275kV Tower Inspections – Southern England
Overview
We are seeking experienced drone pilots to support a major utility asset inspection programme covering over 600 structures (275kV towers) across the Southampton, Bath, and Reading areas. This is a single-person operation with full SOPs in place.
Location
Southampton, Bath and Reading area
Equipment
DJI M300/M350 or 400 series (rental available)
Drone Supply
Drone and payload can be supplied under rental agreement
Project Start
June / July 2026
Project Duration
All data captured by end of FY27
Operation Type
Single Person Operation (SOPs provided)
Working Pattern
Monday – Sunday (full weeks available)
Scope of Work
* Manual flight inspection of 275kV utility towers to capture high-quality data
* Follow standardised Collection Plan and Flight Plan (provided)
* Focus exclusively on data capture — permissions and access managed by the client
* Occasional landowner liaison may be required
What We Provide
* Standardised Collection Plan and Flight Plan for all structures
* On-site onboarding and training session with a Senior Pilot (approx. one week)
* Full SOPs for single-person operation
* Permissions and site access management
* Drone and payload supply available (DJI M300/M350, Sony LR1)
Key Notes
All tower inspections are conducted via manual flight.
Accommodation and expenses are not provided separately; all-in day rates or price per tower is preferred.
Interested?
If you’re an experienced drone pilot with utility inspection capability send a contact number or CV to jobs@windworkx.com with your availability and day rate for a confidential discussion.
WindWorkX Ltd — Specialist Wind Energy Recruitment
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