What drone services does CAV Aerial offer?

CAV Aerial provides drone roof inspections, thermal imaging, 3D models, and campaign video production. All flights are insured and GVC-certified.

Who are your typical clients?

We work with architects, conservation officers, builders, councils, heritage trusts, church wardens, and private homeowners across the UK.

Are your services suitable for churches and listed buildings?

Yes, we specialise in drone documentation for sensitive sites, including listed buildings and churches. We're registered with the National Churches Trust network.

How the Victorian Society Uses Drone Footage to Save Buildings at Risk — And How You Can Too

1 Aug

Written By Constantine Callaghan

The Victorian Society & the Power of Aerial Documentation

When the Victorian Society launched its campaign to save Liverpool Street Station, one of the UK’s most endangered Victorian landmarks, they knew visuals would play a critical role.

CAV Aerial supported the campaign with cinematic drone footage, capturing the scale, architecture, and historic setting of the station. The result? A compelling visual story that featured in national media, boosted engagement, and strengthened the case for preservation.

This project highlighted what drone footage can achieve for conservation:

Raise public awareness through social media-ready videos
Support planning objections with high-quality aerial visuals
Add impact to grant applications and architectural reports
Capture dangerous or inaccessible roof areas for review

Why Drone Footage is Essential for Heritage Sites

Conservation is about visibility — and drone photography provides exactly that. Whether you're overseeing a crumbling spire, leaking roof, or structural decay, drone visuals:

Show clear evidence of damage from above
Provide contextual footage of a site’s surroundings
Help build public support and donor interest
Reduce risk with safe, non-invasive roof inspections
Support heritage statements, condition reports, and applications to Historic England

If you're managing a building on the Heritage at Risk Register, aerial footage can be a game-changer.

Drone Services for Conservation Campaigns and Roof Inspections

CAV Aerial offers a full package for those working in heritage protection, church restoration, and community-led conservation campaigns:

Drone roof inspections for churches, chapels, and historic buildings
4K aerial video for campaigns, press coverage, or online engagement
Photogrammetry and 3D modelling for restoration planning
Thermal drone surveys (available on request)
Full flight planning and risk assessments included — compliant with CAA Operational Authorisation

Based in London — Serving Churches, Architects, and Heritage Organisations Across the UK

We work with:

Churches and PCCs (Parochial Church Councils)
Conservation architects and planning consultants
Heritage organisations and campaign groups
Local councils and Historic England grant applicants

We’ve delivered roof surveys, aerial documentation, and cinematic campaign edits for buildings in London, Essex, Hertfordshire, and beyond.