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Survey-Grade Drone Data, Delivered in 2 Working Days

Ireland’s longest-serving drone operators. Trusted by 500+ businesses for survey-grade mapping, LiDAR, inspections, and construction monitoring – operating across all 32 counties, including Northern Ireland.

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Operating Since 2016
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€6.5M
Public Liability Insurance
500+
Projects Nationwide
Since 2016
Ireland’s Longest-Serving
2-Day
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Our Services

Professional Drone Services Across Ireland

Comprehensive aerial solutions for surveying, monitoring, and inspections with survey-grade accuracy.

Drone Surveying & Mapping

Drone Surveying & Mapping

Survey-grade topographic data with ±5cm accuracy. CAD-ready contours, DTMs, orthomosaics, and volumetric calculations.

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Drone LiDAR Surveys

Drone LiDAR Surveys

Penetrate vegetation and tree canopies to capture bare-earth terrain data that standard photography cannot. Ideal for overgrown sites, forestry, and planning applications.

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Drone photogrammetry 3D model of stone arch viaduct, Ireland

Bridge & Asset Inspections

Comprehensive above-and-below-waterline assessments using aerial drones and underwater ROV surveys with full reporting.

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Construction Monitoring

Construction Monitoring

Progress photography, site mapping, volumetric surveys, H&S audits, and time-lapse – one provider for every stage. SafePass-certified for active construction sites.

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Roof & Facade Inspections

Roof & Facade Inspections

Inspect any roof or facade without scaffolding or cherry pickers. High-resolution imagery, thermal imaging for hidden defects, and detailed reports within 48 hours.

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Aerial Photography & Video

Aerial Photography & Video

Cinematic aerial content for property marketing, events, tourism, and corporate communications. 4K video and high-resolution stills.

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Trusted by Ireland’s Leading Organisations
ESB
Roche
ASPECT
Emerald Park
JCL
Jones Engineering
Richmond Homes
M.B. McNamara
ESB
Roche
ASPECT
Emerald Park
JCL
Jones Engineering
Richmond Homes
M.B. McNamara
How It Works

Three Simple Steps to Your Data

We handle everything – airspace permissions, flight planning, data processing. You just tell us what you need.

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Get Your Quote

Tell us about your project. We’ll send you a fixed-price quote within 24 hours – no obligation, no hidden costs.

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We Plan & Fly

We handle all airspace permissions, flight planning, and on-site data capture. You don’t need to arrange anything.

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Data Delivered

Receive your survey-grade deliverables within 2 working days – orthomosaics, point clouds, CAD files, or inspection reports.

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Featured Project

300-Acre Solar Farm Surveyed in 10 Days

Comprehensive aerial survey and mapping of a major renewable energy installation, delivering orthomosaics and site documentation for the client’s planning and asset management programme – completed in 10 days.

300
Acres Surveyed
10 Days
Project Duration
100%
Site Coverage
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Industries We Serve

Solutions for Every Sector

Construction
Architecture
Insurance
Quarries
Renewable Energy
Local Authorities
About DSI

One of Ireland’s First Licensed Commercial Drone Operators

Founded in 2016 by Fergal McCarthy, Drone Services Ireland has grown from a solo operation into the country’s most experienced and longest-serving drone survey team. Fergal holds EASA Specific Category approvals and serves as Secretary of Drone Professionals Ireland – the national representative body for commercial operators.

Regularly called on by national media for expert commentary on drone regulations, our team operates across all 32 counties and Northern Ireland, delivering survey-grade results for Ireland’s leading engineering firms, construction companies, and government agencies.

  • Secretary, Drone Professionals Ireland (DPI)
  • EASA Specific Category & STS-01/STS-02 certified
  • National media expert on drone regulations
  • Fleet: DJI Matrice 300 RTK, Zenmuse L2 LiDAR, Emlid RS3 GNSS, Deeptrekker DTG3 ROV
Meet the Team
Fergal McCarthy, founder of Drone Services Ireland
FAQ

Common Questions

Everything you need to know before booking your drone survey or inspection.

We operate across all 32 counties of Ireland, including Northern Ireland. Based in County Meath, we regularly travel nationwide and can mobilise to any site within 24–48 hours. There are no additional travel charges for most locations.

Our photogrammetric surveys achieve ±5cm horizontal accuracy using RTK positioning and ground control points. Our LiDAR surveys achieve ±5cm accuracy. All deliverables are independently verifiable and meet the standards required for engineering, planning, and legal applications.

Yes. We hold EASA Specific Category authorisation and have extensive experience obtaining ATC coordination and airspace permissions for urban operations, including Dublin city centre. We handle all regulatory paperwork – you don’t need to arrange anything.

Standard turnaround is 2 working days from flight completion. For urgent projects – such as storm damage assessments or insurance claims – we can often deliver within 48 hours. Speak to us about your deadline when requesting a quote.

Yes. We carry €6.5M public liability insurance on every operation. Full certificates of insurance can be provided for your records or to satisfy site requirements. We are also registered as a Safe-T operator.

Absolutely. We can share sample orthomosaics, point clouds, CAD files, and inspection reports relevant to your project type. Contact us and we’ll send examples from similar projects within 24 hours – no obligation.

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