Drone Inspection Services North East England | DJM Aerial Solutions
Drone Inspection Services North East England
DJM Aerial Solutions is a specialist drone inspection and survey company based in Middlesbrough — at the heart of North East England’s industrial corridor. We deliver precision remote inspection and survey services to industrial, energy, utilities, and commercial clients across the entire North East region, from Teesside and County Durham to Tyne and Wear, Sunderland, Newcastle, and Northumberland.
As a CAA-certified operator with over 1,000 hours of commercial flight experience and 500+ confined space inspection missions completed, we are the North East’s go-to drone inspection specialists — trusted by major industrial operators to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective alternatives to scaffolding, rope access, and manned confined space entry.
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The North East’s Specialist Drone Inspection Company
Being based in Middlesbrough puts DJM Aerial Solutions at the geographic and industrial centre of North East England. The Tees Valley alone is home to one of the UK’s most concentrated clusters of heavy industry — petrochemical and chemical processing facilities, energy from waste plants, biomass power generation, utilities infrastructure, and large-scale commercial and industrial property.
Further north, the Tyne and Wear corridor hosts major manufacturing, offshore energy support, construction, and commercial development activity, while Northumberland and County Durham add utilities, renewables, agriculture, and rural commercial property to the mix.
Across all of these environments, DJM Aerial Solutions provides inspection and survey services that are faster, safer, and more cost-effective than conventional access methods. Our drone platforms eliminate the need for scaffolding erection, working at height, and manned confined space entry — reducing risk, cutting downtime, and delivering the detailed visual and survey data your teams need to make informed asset management decisions.
Drone Inspection Services Available Across North East England
We provide a full range of drone inspection and survey services to clients throughout the North East:
Confined Space Drone Inspection Internal inspection of tanks, vessels, boilers, heat exchangers, ducting, silos, and other confined assets using the Flyability Elios 3 — without manned entry, scaffolding, or prolonged operational downtime.
- Visual Inspection
- Thermal Inspection
- Ultrasonic Survey
- Point Cloud Survey & LiDAR Modelling
Drone Thermal Inspection Radiometric thermal imaging for identifying heat anomalies, insulation degradation, electrical faults, refractory failure, and energy loss across industrial plant, process equipment, and commercial buildings.
- Industrial Thermography
- Solar Panel Thermography
- Property Thermography
Industrial Drone Inspection External inspection of storage tanks, chimneys, flare stacks, pipework, elevated steelwork, large structures, and hard-to-reach assets — delivering high-resolution imagery and video without working at height.
- Industrial Drone Inspection
- Asset Integrity Inspection
- Commercial Drone Inspection
- Drone Roof Inspection
Drone Surveying Accurate aerial data collection for site mapping, volumetric analysis, asset documentation, and engineering-grade survey outputs.
- Topography Survey
- Point Cloud Survey
- LiDAR Survey
- Ultrasonic Survey
- Drone Property Survey
Areas We Cover Across North East England
Our North East coverage includes, but is not limited to:
- Teesside & Tees Valley — Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham, Redcar, Hartlepool, Thornaby, Ingleby Barwick
- County Durham — Durham City, Darlington, Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, Spennymoor, Consett
- Tyne and Wear — Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Sunderland, South Shields, North Shields, Jarrow, Washington
- Northumberland — Cramlington, Blyth, Morpeth, Alnwick, Hexham, Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Wider Region — we operate across the full North East and into neighbouring regions as required
For clients based on Teesside specifically, visit our dedicated [Drone Inspection Services Teesside →] page for more localised information and case studies.
Industries We Serve Across North East England
The North East’s diverse industrial, energy, and commercial landscape means we work across a wide range of sectors in the region:
- Petrochemical & Chemical Processing — refineries, chemical plants, storage terminals, process plant on Teesside
- Energy from Waste & Biomass — boiler inspections, ACC ducting, gas passes, structural surveys
- Offshore Energy & Marine — onshore infrastructure supporting North Sea operations, port facilities
- Renewable Energy — wind farms, solar installations, battery storage facilities
- Utilities & Water — clean water tanks, wastewater treatment works, pipework networks, pumping stations
- Manufacturing & Heavy Industry — structural inspections, roof surveys, asset integrity assessments
- Construction & Civil Engineering — topographic surveys, progress monitoring, structural documentation
- Commercial & Residential Property — roof condition surveys, building inspections, pre-purchase assessments
- Agriculture & Rural Estates — land surveys, boundary mapping, estate and building inspections
Recent Projects in North East England
Energy from Waste Boiler Inspection — Middlesbrough DJM Aerial Solutions carried out a confined space drone inspection of an Energy from Waste boiler in Middlesbrough during the plant’s commissioning phase. Using the Flyability Elios 3, we inspected the first and second gas passes, assessing boiler tubes, weld seams, and headers — delivering detailed visual data without manned confined space entry, scaffolding, or operational disruption. [View Case Study →]
Biomass ACC Ducting Inspection — Middlesbrough We completed a confined space drone inspection of ACC air supply ducting at the world’s largest pellet-fed biomass facility in Middlesbrough. Five inaccessible 40-metre vertical duct systems were fully inspected without scaffolding, working at height exposure, or confined space entry — delivering high-resolution visual data to support asset integrity and maintenance planning. [View Case Study →]
These projects demonstrate DJM’s ability to operate effectively within the demanding safety and operational requirements of North East England’s most complex industrial facilities.
Why Choose DJM Aerial Solutions in the North East?
Locally Based — Rapid Mobilisation Based in Middlesbrough, we can mobilise quickly across the full North East region. For Teesside clients in particular, we offer some of the fastest response times of any specialist drone inspection operator in the UK — reducing travel costs and making reactive inspection far more practical.
Deep Regional Knowledge We understand the North East’s industrial landscape — its key sectors, its major sites, and the operational demands of its facilities. That local knowledge translates into smoother project delivery, better site preparation, and inspection outputs that are genuinely relevant to your asset management challenges.
CAA Certified & Fully Insured All DJM pilots hold the required Civil Aviation Authority certifications and permissions for commercial drone operations across the UK. We carry comprehensive commercial liability insurance and operate to the highest industry safety standards.
Advanced Drone Technology Our fleet includes the Flyability Elios 3 for confined and GPS-denied environments, the DJI M350 for external inspection and radiometric thermal work, and specialist LiDAR-equipped survey platforms — giving us the capability to handle any inspection or survey challenge the North East throws at us.
Trusted by Major Industrial Operators DJM Aerial Solutions has delivered inspection and survey projects for some of the UK’s most recognisable industrial and energy businesses. Our client list includes major names in petrochemical, energy, utilities, and construction — many of them based right here in the North East.
Comprehensive, Actionable Reporting Every inspection includes a detailed report with annotated high-resolution imagery, video footage, thermal analysis data where applicable, and a clear summary of findings — designed to support your engineering, maintenance, and asset integrity teams.
Get in Touch
Whether you have a planned shutdown inspection, an urgent asset integrity concern, or a survey project anywhere across North East England, the DJM Aerial Solutions team is ready to help. Contact us today to discuss your requirements and receive a tailored quote.
📞 +44 (0) 1642 903779 📧 info@djm-aerial.com 📍 Acklam Hall, Hall Drive, Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 7DY
Frequently Asked Questions — Drone Inspection North East England
Where are you based in the North East? We are based at Acklam Hall in Middlesbrough, putting us at the centre of the Tees Valley and within easy reach of the entire North East region. We can typically mobilise to Teesside sites at very short notice, and across the wider North East within a few hours.
Do you cover Newcastle, Sunderland, and Tyne and Wear? Yes. We cover the full North East region including Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Sunderland, South Shields, North Shields, Washington, and all surrounding areas. Distance from our Middlesbrough base does not prevent us from serving clients across Tyne and Wear and Northumberland.
Can you work on live industrial sites? Yes — and this is one of our core strengths. Many of our inspections are carried out on fully operational sites, including energy from waste facilities and biomass plants here in the North East. Our drone platforms are designed to minimise disruption, and our team is experienced in working within the safety management systems of major industrial operators.
Do you carry out drone surveys for construction and civil engineering projects? Yes. We provide topographic surveys, point cloud surveys, LiDAR surveys, and progress monitoring for construction and civil engineering projects across the North East. Contact us to discuss your specific survey requirements.
Can you inspect commercial and residential properties in the North East? Yes. As well as our industrial and energy work, we provide drone roof surveys, building condition inspections, and property surveys for commercial and residential clients across the region.
How do I get a quote for a drone inspection in the North East? Simply get in touch via our enquiry form or call us directly on 01642 903779. We’ll discuss your project requirements and provide a tailored quote based on the scope, location, and complexity of the inspection.
Are your pilots CAA certified? Yes. All DJM Aerial Solutions pilots hold the required CAA permissions for commercial drone operations in the UK, including permissions for flight in congested areas and over industrial infrastructure.
DJM Aerial Solutions is North East England’s specialist drone inspection and survey company, based in Middlesbrough and operating across the full region and nationwide. Contact us to discuss your project.
Frequently Asked Questions — Drone Inspection North East England
- We are based at Acklam Hall in Middlesbrough, putting us at the centre of the Tees Valley and within easy reach of the entire North East region. We can typically mobilise to Teesside sites at very short notice, and across the wider North East within a few hours.
Yes. We cover the full North East region including Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Sunderland, South Shields, North Shields, Washington, and all surrounding areas. Distance from our Middlesbrough base does not prevent us from serving clients across Tyne and Wear and Northumberland.
Yes — and this is one of our core strengths. Many of our inspections are carried out on fully operational sites, including energy from waste facilities and biomass plants here in the North East. Our drone platforms are designed to minimise disruption, and our team is experienced in working within the safety management systems of major industrial operators.
Yes. We provide topographic surveys, point cloud surveys, LiDAR surveys, and progress monitoring for construction and civil engineering projects across the North East. Contact us to discuss your specific survey requirements.
Yes. As well as our industrial and energy work, we provide drone roof surveys, building condition inspections, and property surveys for commercial and residential clients across the region.
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Simply get in touch via our enquiry form or call us directly on 01642 903779. We’ll discuss your project requirements and provide a tailored quote based on the scope, location, and complexity of the inspection.
Yes. All DJM Aerial Solutions pilots hold the required CAA permissions for commercial drone operations in the UK, including permissions for flight in congested areas and over industrial infrastructure.
Ready to Elevate Your Asset Management?
Whether you’re overseeing infrastructure, manufacturing plants, or critical industrial sites, our drone services in the North East England area offer unmatched accuracy, speed, and safety.
Contact DJM Aerial Solutions today to explore how our team can elevate your inspection and surveying projects.