About Us
We are a frontier technology company specialising in 3D and visual data that brings buildings and the natural environment simply and easily to your desktop
We work across a wide portfolio of sectors and projects throughout the south west and the UK, covering all aspects of remote land and building asset inspection and digitisation.
Our diverse experience enables us to digitally capture ground-truth data both externally and internally on existing builds or new "out-of-the-ground" projects. We have a proven track record of accurate and affordable deliverables both within the public and private sectors.
Across our work we bring innovation, imagination & technical skills, and are set to proactively respond to any challenge.
We look forward to working with you soon.
David and Andy
Technical and Operations Director
David Holmes has experience of working across a range of organisations including FTSE 100 companies and large charitable organisations. With a Geography and GIS background David is able to offer technical solutions to complex survey and other digital scanning problems.
Commercial and Marketing Director
Andy Simms (on the left in the image!) has owned and lead a wide range of organisations across a variety of sectors. As an experienced company director with an MBA, Andy ensures strong corporate governance and leads our commercial and communications development.
We have a number of associate experts who we work with to support the business
Tom Simms is an undergraduate student studying International Management at King’s College London. Tom has a background in geography, social media and administration. He also likes drones too.....just as well as he is learning the ropes and continues to develop a range of skills.
Martin Keane is an engineer by training and has experience across a range of commercial sectors from lift inspection to swimming pool management. Martin has a detailed eye for H&S and risk assessment and supports the team with mapping and well as inspection work.
Daimon Tilley retired in 2015 after a 30 year public sector career leading large organisations to resolve complex problems. He now spends his time pursuing his long-held technical interests, including programming micro-controllers, electronics and radio communication.
Mark Bolland worked in the senior leadership team in a large educational charity with responsibility for H&S, buildings and maintenance. Since then he has developed an interest in drones, surveying and continues to grow his skill set in terms of piloting and operations management.
Why South West Aerial Surveys?
- Licenced and audited by the CAA with £5million public liability insurance
- The latest enterprise-level technology using a range of sensor technologies: visual, thermal and mapping as well as ground-based 3D scanning and digitisation
- Staff and equipment resource capability to deliver large and small projects, both in the SW and further afield
- Problem-solving attitude with a track record of safe and efficient delivery in a range of sectors for different clients