01Landscapes, tourism & prints
The Dales, the Moors and the coast, captured for tourism campaigns, visitor websites, wall art and brand imagery.
Drone Pilot Yorkshire
One CAA-licensed, fully insured drone pilot for the whole county. Matt Barker flies aerial photography, 4K video and FPV from Leeds to the Dales, the Moors and the coast.
Matt Barker · Founder & drone pilot, SkyHi
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(Meet your pilot)
One pilot for the whole of Yorkshire
Cities, National Parks, coastline and countryside. Yorkshire has more variety to fly than almost anywhere in the UK, and more rules to know.
Matt Barker founded SkyHi after more than 25 years in the creative industry, and he has been flying drones commercially for over 4 years. From his base in Leeds he covers every corner of Yorkshire, with travel inside the county included in the price. He knows the airspace, the landowners and the light, and he flies every job himself, so you deal directly with him from the first call to the final files. See him in action on our About page, or browse our work in Leeds, York and the Yorkshire Dales.
(Hire Matt for)
What you can hire a Yorkshire drone pilot for
City, countryside or coast, one licensed pilot for every kind of aerial job in Yorkshire. See all services
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02Property, holiday lets & estates
Homes, holiday cottages, farms and estates shown in their setting, with the views that make people book or buy.
03FPV pilot for hospitality
Hotels, country pubs, bars and restaurants across Yorkshire, filmed in one continuous FPV flythrough.
04Weddings, shows & events
Weddings, festivals, agricultural shows and sporting events, flown safely around crowds with the landscape as the backdrop.
05Drone pilot for TV & film crews
A licensed pilot for productions filming in Yorkshire, flying aerial and FPV sequences with the planning and permissions handled.
06Construction & site surveys
Aerial progress photography and site imagery for builders, developers, quarries and estates across the county.
(360° aerial panorama)
See Yorkshire like a pilot.
Hovering above the moor at The Cross. Drag to look across the fells, the drystone walls and the valley below.
The Cross · Yorkshire Dales
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(How it works)
How hiring a drone pilot in Yorkshire works
Five simple steps from your first message to finished files, wherever in Yorkshire the shoot is.
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Tell us the brief. Send the location, your dates and what you want to capture, and you'll hear back from Matt.
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Airspace & permissions. Matt checks the airspace, any restriction zones and who owns the land, and arranges permission where it's needed.
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Flight plan & risk assessment. Every job gets a site assessment, a flight plan and a written risk assessment before the drone leaves the case.
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Flight day. Matt flies the shoot, with the forecast watched closely. If wind or rain make it unsafe, we agree a new date together.
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Delivery. High-resolution photos and 4K video, ready for your website, social media, listings or print.
(Licensed & insured)
Licensed, insured & Yorkshire-airspace aware
Yorkshire mixes busy cities, airports, military airfields and National Parks, so every flight is planned for its location.
CAA-registered & fully insured
SkyHi is a CAA-registered drone operator, Matt holds the CAA's A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 CofC), and every flight is covered by commercial insurance.
Airspace across the county
Matt checks every location for airport restriction zones such as Leeds Bradford's, military airfields like RAF Leeming and any temporary restrictions, and gets permission where it's needed.
National Parks & wildlife
In the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors, flights follow National Park guidance, with landowner permission and care around livestock, nesting birds and walkers.
(Guide prices)
Drone pilot prices in Yorkshire
Clear starting prices for a licensed pilot, kit and insurance, with every job confirmed in a free quote once we know the location and what you need.
Half day
from£550
Up to 4 hours on site. Ideal for property, venues and single-location shoots.
Full day
from£950
Up to 8 hours on site. For events, productions and multi-location shoots.
Multi-day & productions
Custom quote
FPV productions, TV & media crews and multi-day shoots, priced around your brief.
Prices include the pilot, drones and insurance, with travel anywhere in Yorkshire included. Video editing and shoots that need special airspace permission are quoted separately. Get a free quote
(Where Matt flies)
Every corner of Yorkshire
Based in Leeds, Matt covers West, North, South and East Yorkshire, and travels UK-wide and worldwide for the right project.
West & North Yorkshire
- Leeds
- Bradford
- Wakefield
- Huddersfield
- Halifax
- York
- Harrogate
- Ripon
- Skipton
- Yorkshire Dales
- North York Moors
- Whitby
- Scarborough
South & East Yorkshire
- Sheffield
- Doncaster
- Rotherham
- Barnsley
- Hull
- Beverley
- Bridlington
- Yorkshire Wolds
(Questions)
Hiring a drone pilot in Yorkshire: FAQs
Can't see your question? Ask Matt directly and he'll get back to you.
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How much does a drone pilot cost in Yorkshire?
Hiring a drone pilot in Yorkshire with SkyHi starts from £550 for a half day (up to 4 hours) and £950 for a full day (up to 8 hours), including the pilot, drones, insurance and travel anywhere in Yorkshire. Video editing and shoots that need special airspace permission are quoted separately, and every job is confirmed in a free quote.
Do you cover the whole of Yorkshire?
Yes. SkyHi's pilot, Matt Barker, is based in Leeds and flies across West, North, South and East Yorkshire, from Leeds, York, Sheffield and Hull to the Dales, the North York Moors and the coast. Travel within Yorkshire is included in the price.
What qualifications does a commercial drone pilot need in the UK?
A commercial drone pilot in the UK needs to be registered with the Civil Aviation Authority (an Operator ID and a Flyer ID), carry commercial insurance and follow UK drone rules. Some types of flying, such as close to people, also need qualifications like the A2 CofC or GVC. Matt holds the A2 CofC and is fully insured for commercial drone work.
Can you fly a drone in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors?
Yes. Drones can be flown in Yorkshire's National Parks when you follow UK drone law, get the landowner's permission to take off and land, and avoid disturbing people, livestock and wildlife. Matt plans every National Park flight with this in mind and follows each park's guidance.
Where are the drone no-fly zones in Yorkshire?
The main ones are the flight restriction zones around airports such as Leeds Bradford, the airspace around military airfields such as RAF Leeming, and temporary restrictions for events and air displays. Flights inside these areas need permission or aren't allowed. Matt checks the airspace for every location before a job is confirmed.
Can you fly on the Yorkshire coast?
Yes, with planning. Beaches and cliff tops along the Yorkshire coast can be busy, some are managed by councils or conservation bodies with their own rules, and many cliffs are home to nesting seabirds. Matt checks the rules for each stretch of coast and plans flights for the right time and tide.
What drones does your pilot fly?
Matt flies the DJI Air 3S and other camera drones for high-resolution aerial photography and smooth 4K video, and FPV drones for fast, immersive flythroughs indoors and out. The right drone, or a mix of both, is chosen for each job.
How do I book a drone pilot in Yorkshire?
Send your location, preferred dates and what you want to capture through our contact form. Matt will check the airspace and permissions, suggest the best approach and send you a quote.
(Let's work together)
A drone pilot for
anywhere in Yorkshire
City, countryside or coast, tell Matt where and what you'd like to capture, and you'll get ideas and a free quote.