Aerial
photography
Clear aerial images of sites, structures and infrastructure.
Commercial aerial services
Professional drone photography, video and inspections for property, construction and industry. Based in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, X8 Drones works across Lincolnshire and the wider UK.
How we can help
Start with what you need to know.
Tell us what you need to check, compare or explain. We'll work out which views might help, what the images can and can't establish, and whether a drone is even the right tool.
Real photography by X8 DronesSee what a closer view reveals
Capabilities
Choose the imagery and information that fit your project, from aerial views and inspections to thermography, mapping and progress monitoring.
Clear aerial images of sites, structures and infrastructure.
Aerial footage shaped for your website, campaign, social channels or project update.
Detailed photographs of roofs, structures and other difficult-to-reach areas to support closer review.
Thermal imagery to highlight temperature differences and guide closer investigation.
Overhead imagery to help show site layout, access and changes over time.
Repeatable viewpoints to document work and share clear progress updates.

Aerial photography & videography
Aerial images reveal the setting, scale and details that ground-level photography can miss.
Inspections & thermal imaging
Drone photographs help teams review assets and identify areas that may need further investigation.


Aerial photography
Reported damp near this chimney led to a closer look. The image shows cracked mortar that needs further investigation on site.
Construction progress monitoring
Regular aerial photographs from agreed viewpoints give your team a clear record of how the site changes, with images you can use in project updates and meetings.

Agree a repeatable flight plan, key angles and reporting rhythm around your project.
Build a visual record that makes movement across the site easy to understand.
Use organised photographs and footage to support updates, meetings and marketing.
About X8 Drones
X8 Drones is an independent business bringing 30 years of production experience in the chemical and oil & gas industries to commercial aerial work.
Safety, careful planning and clear communication shape every project, from site photography and construction progress to onshore and offshore inspections.
You'll have a direct point of contact throughout your project. Where extra personnel or specialist support is needed, we can bring in suitably skilled people to suit the job.
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Contact & enquiries
Tell us about your site and what you want to achieve. We'll talk through what's needed and agree a practical approach.