December 6th 2025
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The Opportunity
Therehasneverbeenabettertimetobecomeadroneoperator
We're at the beginning of a generational opportunity. You had the foresight to invest in your future. Tens of thousands on equipment, licensing, and training - you saw what was coming before most people.
You were right.
Price Waterhouse Coopers projects the UK drone economy will reach £45 billion by 2030.
Agricultural spraying opened the door. Now Construction, Media and Infrastructure Maintenance companies are crying out for lifting services that are both safer, easier and more efficient. Solar Farms across thousands of acres of commercial roofs desperately need cleaning. Greenhouses and Polytunnels require precision cleaning and shading that ground equipment simply cannot provide.
Five massive industries. All controlled by corporate groups with budgets that could pay off half your investment in just one contract.
Large organisations will see this opportunity as clearly as you do. They will soon see the benefits of this technology and will award contracts to vendors who can deliver the solutions they need at scale.
- They need one vendor relationship, not 20 separate negotiations.
- They need guaranteed capacity.
- They need reliable coverage across thousands of acres and nationwide projects.
They can't work with solo drone operators - they need a single organisation who can deliver across their entire operation.






Working together to capture a £5 billion + market opportunity.
The British Association of Drone Operators exists to unite professional drone contractors under one recognised body.
When corporations need nationwide coverage, they contact us. We handle contract negotiations, licensing, regulatory compliance, and enterprise relationships.
You focus on what you invested and trained for: flying and getting paid.
Together we can become the organised vendor these corporations search for. We represent credibility, capacity, and consistency. When they need work completed at scale, we can collectively deliver.
Solo operators will always find work. Local farms, small jobs, repeat clients. Good businesses can be built this way. But the six and seven figure contracts flowing into this industry require the professional structure that a united association provides.
This is not about avoiding failure. This is about accessing contracts that will be awarded to organised professionals. The corporations will spend their budgets. The question is simply whether we're positioned to win them together.
Fragmented we are all locked out. But, if we unite, we can all gain access to these larger contracts.
Apply for membership today - you will play a pivotal role in defining our direction, priorities and standards.
We look forward to welcoming you!
MembershipBenefits
Stronger Together
By joining forces, members gain credibility and influence that come from being part of a recognised organisation.
Shared Knowledge
Learn from others who truly understand the drone business - sharing insights, experiences and best practices.
Support with Regulation
Guidance through complex regulatory requirements including SORA licensing and operational authorisations.
Access to Opportunities
We connect members with commercial contracts, giving organisations the necessary assurance of professionalism and high-quality results..
Professional Development
Access to workshops, training and accreditation pathways designed to enhance skills and expand capabilities.
Community & Collaboration
A forum for open discussion, problem solving and mutual support among operators working in this exciting and fast moving industry.