Master the Skies. Elevate Your Trade.
Sub-250g Drone Chimney & Roofline Inspection Training — professional CPD certification for UK chimney sweeps and roofing professionals.
Lifetime access
£195
One-time payment
- 10 modules · 30 HD video + written lessons
- Client report template (Word + PDF)
- Quote, RAMS & pricing templates
- Certificate of completion in your name
- Free updates for life
- Private email support from Daniel Jones
Welcome & Introduction
The CPD portal for sub-250g chimney inspections
Welcome to the professional CPD training portal for Sub-250g Drone Chimney & Roofline Inspections. This comprehensive online course is purpose-built to transition traditional UK chimney sweeps into modern, tech-driven trade professionals.
Using ultra-lightweight sub-250g drones, you can bypass the cost, setup time and physical danger of ladders or scaffolding. You'll learn how to safely deploy an aerial camera in residential environments, systematically identify structural defects, and generate high-value diagnostic reports for your clients.
Key Outcomes
Master the Tech
Control your aircraft safely around complex structures.
Spot the Faults
Accurately diagnose chimney, flashing and roofline defects.
Boost Revenues
Package premium 4K imagery into paid client reports.
Why Drones Win
Traditional methods vs. drone inspection
Safety
Traditional
High risk — ladders, roof walking, costly scaffolding
Drone
Zero physical risk — ground-based operation
Efficiency
Traditional
Slow, labour-intensive setup and access times
Drone
Rapid deployment — unpacked and airborne in minutes
Cost
Traditional
High equipment, labour and transport overhead
Drone
Ultra-low operational overhead per inspection
Data Quality
Traditional
Limited hazardous ground-level or mirror views
Drone
Flawless 4K aerial imagery from any angle
Inside the course
What you'll actually learn
Real, regulated, field-tested. Not theory.
Module 1
The Sub-250g Regulatory Advantage
1.1 The Operational Sweet Spot
Why flying under 250g unlocks unprecedented freedom in the UK. The CAA Open Category (A1) lets you fly far closer to uninvolved people than heavier aircraft — perfect for tight urban and residential chimney work.
1.2 Mandatory Legal Requirements
Flyer ID via the CAA's free theory test (valid 5 years). Operator ID for your business (£12.34/yr, displayed on aircraft). Commercial third-party liability insurance fully compliant with EC 785/2004.
1.3 Core Operating Rules
Max altitude 120m (400ft) from the closest surface. Strict Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) at all times. Green flashing light required for low-light or night operations.
Module 2
Drone & Safety Equipment Selection
2.1 The Recommended Aircraft
Why the DJI Mini 3 and Mini 4 Pro are the undisputed industry standards — 4K cameras, robust wind stability, sub-250g compliance.
2.2 Critical Accessories
Minimum 3 intelligent flight batteries. Propeller guards for brickwork and overhanging trees. Anemometer, hi-vis, and a portable landing pad to protect sensors from soot and debris.
Module 3
Pre-Flight & Site Assessment
3.1 Airspace Checks
Using the NATS Drone Assist App to clear FRZs and local aerodromes before every job.
3.2 Hazard Scanning
Identifying overhead power lines, telephone wires, antennas and privacy-sensitive areas. GDPR compliance and protecting neighbour privacy.
3.3 Hardware Safety & The RTH Shield
Propeller integrity and battery health checks. Critical: programming your Return-to-Home altitude safely above the chimney stack to prevent straight-line collision crashes.
Module 4
Flight Mechanics & Inspection Techniques
4.1 The 4-Sided Square Pattern
A systematic textbook orbit pattern to review every face of the structure safely — never miss a defect, never approach from the wrong angle.
4.2 The 12-Shot Chimney Sequence
Our signature repeatable flight pattern — overview, four faces, four corners, pot top-down, flashing close-up, roofline context. Same shots every job, every time.
4.3 Manual Camera Settings That Work
Shutter, ISO, ND filters and white balance dialled in for overcast UK skies. Stop relying on Auto — start delivering broadcast-grade stills.
4.4 Shooting In Bad Weather (Legally)
Mist, drizzle and low light — when you can still safely deliver, and when to walk away and rebook. Protecting the aircraft and the client relationship.
Module 5
Identifying Chimney & Roofline Defects
5.1 The Top 5 Chimney Defects
Spalling brickwork, cracked flaunching, missing or leaning pots, failed lead flashing, and active bird/nesting risk — what each one looks like from above and what it means.
5.2 Grading Defects — Red / Amber / Green
A simple severity scoring system clients instantly understand. Take the guesswork out of recommendations and protect yourself from liability.
5.3 Roofline & Adjacent Hazards
Slipped tiles, sagging ridges, blocked gutters and pointing failure spotted in the same flight — turn a £150 chimney job into a £400 full-roof report.
5.4 Knowing When To Escalate
Where the inspection ends and a qualified roofer begins. Knowing your limits builds client trust and generates referral income.
Module 6
Building The Professional Client Report
6.1 The Teme Triangle Report Template
Our fully editable Word + PDF template — yours to keep, rebrand and use on day one. Already proven on hundreds of paid inspections.
6.2 Annotating Photos Like A Pro
Free tools and a 4-step annotation workflow — arrows, callouts, severity labels — that make defects unmistakable to homeowners and insurers.
6.3 Delivering The Report
Email vs WhatsApp vs printed hand-delivered — what actually converts upsells and repeat work. Includes our follow-up message templates.
Module 7
Pricing, Quoting & Selling The Service
7.1 The £150 / £250 / £400 Tier Model
Why a three-tier menu out-converts a single price every time. Anchoring, decoy pricing and how to frame value for cautious homeowners.
7.2 Quote Templates That Win
Two ready-to-send quote templates — short-form WhatsApp and full-PDF email — proven to convert at 60%+ from cold enquiry.
7.3 Partnering With Chimney Sweeps & Roofers
The white-label sub-contract model — let other trades sell the inspection while you fly. The fastest route to a full diary without doing your own marketing.
Module 8
Insurance, GDPR & Compliance
8.1 Getting Properly Insured
£5M public liability + drone hull cover under EC 785/2004. Recommended UK providers, typical premiums (£200–£450/yr) and the exact wording you need.
8.2 GDPR For Drone Pilots
Storing client photos legally, neighbour privacy, consent forms and retention periods. Stay on the right side of the ICO without drowning in paperwork.
8.3 Incident Response Protocol
What to do in the first 60 minutes if you clip a tile, lose signal or have a flyaway — preserving evidence, notifying the CAA, and protecting your insurance position.
Module 9
Local Marketing & Lead Generation
9.1 Local SEO That Actually Works
How to rank #1 for 'drone chimney survey + your town' without spending a penny on ads — schema, location pages, and the Google E-E-A-T signals that matter for trades.
9.2 Google Business Profile Mastery
The free listing that drives 70% of our inbound leads — photo strategy, review-request scripts, Q&A seeding and the weekly 10-minute routine that keeps you on top.
9.3 Word-Of-Mouth & Referral Loops
Turning every job into the next two — referral cards, sweep partnerships, and the 'leave-behind' that quietly fills your calendar.
Module 10
Scaling Your Drone Inspection Business
10.1 The Six-Figure Roadmap
Solo pilot → branded inspection company. Realistic month-by-month milestones based on 18 months of real Teme Triangle revenue data.
10.2 Hiring & Training A Second Pilot
When to hire, how to structure pay (PAYE vs sub-contract), and the 2-week onboarding plan to clone your service quality.
10.3 Productising Reports & Add-Ons
Annual inspection contracts, thermal add-ons, solar-panel checks, gutter surveys — adjacent revenue lines you can launch with the same kit.
10.4 Final Assessment & Certification
Short theory quiz + practical evidence submission. Pass to unlock your downloadable CPD certificate in your name.
Module 11
Bonus Templates & Lifetime Resources
Editable RAMS & Site Risk Assessment
Our exact pre-flight risk document — drop your logo in and you're job-ready in under 10 minutes.
Client Report Template (Word + PDF)
The same template we use on every paying job — fully editable, fully rebrandable.
Quote, Invoice & Follow-Up Scripts
Copy-paste templates for first contact, quote, post-job thank-you and 6-month rebook nudge.
Lifetime Updates & Private Support
Every CAA rule change, every new DJI release, every pricing shift — added to the course free, forever. Plus private email support from Daniel Jones.
Full curriculum
Every lesson, end to end
10 modules · 30 lessons · ~5 hours
1Module 1 — Foundations of Drone Chimney Surveys
3 lessons
Module 1 — Foundations of Drone Chimney Surveys
3 lessons
- Why Drones Beat Ladders — Every Time8mFREE
- The UK Market Opportunity9m
- The Teme Triangle Business Model12m
2Module 2 — UK Law, CAA & Sub-250g Rules
3 lessons
Module 2 — UK Law, CAA & Sub-250g Rules
3 lessons
- CAA Open Categories Explained10m
- Flyer ID & Operator ID — Getting Yours7m
- The Sub-250g "Loophole" — Used Correctly11m
3Module 3 — Choosing Your Drone Kit
3 lessons
Module 3 — Choosing Your Drone Kit
3 lessons
- Choosing Your Aircraft13m
- Must-Have Accessories9m
- Full Kit Setup Walkthrough14m
4Module 4 — Pre-Flight & Site Risk Assessment
3 lessons
Module 4 — Pre-Flight & Site Risk Assessment
3 lessons
- The Site Risk Assessment10m
- Weather, Wind & NOTAMs8m
- The 5-Minute Pre-Flight Ritual9m
5Module 5 — Capturing The Perfect Chimney Footage
3 lessons
Module 5 — Capturing The Perfect Chimney Footage
3 lessons
- The 12-Shot Chimney Sequence15m
- Manual Camera Settings That Work11m
- Shooting In Bad Weather (Legally)9m
6Module 6 — Identifying Chimney Defects
3 lessons
Module 6 — Identifying Chimney Defects
3 lessons
- Top 5 Chimney Defects13m
- Grading Defects — Red / Amber / Green8m
- When To Escalate To A Roofer7m
7Module 7 — Building The Client Report
3 lessons
Module 7 — Building The Client Report
3 lessons
- The Teme Triangle Report Template10m
- Annotating Photos Like A Pro9m
- Delivering The Report7m
8Module 8 — Pricing, Quoting & Selling
3 lessons
Module 8 — Pricing, Quoting & Selling
3 lessons
- The £150 / £250 / £400 Tiers10m
- Quote Templates That Win8m
- Partnering With Chimney Sweeps12m
9Module 9 — Insurance & Compliance
3 lessons
Module 9 — Insurance & Compliance
3 lessons
- Getting Properly Insured9m
- GDPR For Drone Pilots8m
- Incident Response7m
10Module 10 — Scaling Your Drone Inspection Business
3 lessons
Module 10 — Scaling Your Drone Inspection Business
3 lessons
- Local SEO That Actually Works12m
- Google Business Profile10m
- The Six-Figure Roadmap14m
Sweeps & roofers already flying
“Added £4,200 in extra revenue in my first month offering drone surveys. The report template alone is worth the £195.”
Mark T.
Chimney Sweep, Shropshire
“I was using a borrowed Mavic and guessing. Daniel's CAA module saved me from a real compliance headache.”
Jamie R.
Roofer, Herefordshire
“I'm not a tech person. The walkthroughs are slow, clear and assume nothing. Booked 6 inspections in week one.”
Sarah W.
Sweep, Worcestershire
Common questions
Do I need a drone to take the course?
No. You can complete every module without owning one. Module 2 tells you exactly which sub-250g drone to buy and why.
Is this legal for commercial use in the UK?
Yes. The course is built around the CAA Open Category (A1) and the sub-250g rules. You'll need a Flyer ID and Operator ID — covered step by step in Module 1.
How long does it take?
Most students complete it in a weekend. Each lesson is 7–15 minutes; total run time is around 5 hours.
What if I'm not happy?
30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes — once you mark every lesson complete, your CPD certificate is generated automatically with your name and a unique reference number.
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