Drone technology & research
Merseyside based Image Surveys collaborates with academic and commercial partners to explore new use cases for emerging drone technology, including drone security, environmental reporting, and heritage conservation.
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NOVEL Innovation group
Innovation & the LCR
Image Surveys Limited is proud to be have been invited to take part in an initiative within the Liverpool City Region known as NOVEL. The group was set up in 2025 to partner innovative private sector businesses, the combined authority and the City's world class universities.
Led by the team from the University of Liverpool's Virtual Engineering Centre the aim is to pioneer new ways to maximise results from innovation by unlocking the combined knowledge of those involved in new ways.
Frequently asked questions about our research work
What kind of research projects does Image Surveys support? We collaborate on projects exploring new uses for drone technology in environmental monitoring, heritage conservation, agricultural sustainability and counter-drone security, providing data collection, mapping and AI-assisted recording.
Do you work with universities and academic researchers? Yes. We support academic and commercial research partnerships, providing aerial and ground-based data collection and repeat monitoring tailored to a project's specific methodology and requirements.
Can you provide repeat monitoring data over time? Yes. We carry out repeat surveys at agreed intervals so researchers can track change over time, using georeferenced drone data and AI-managed camera systems for consistent, comparable results.
Can you tailor data collection methods to a research brief? Yes. Methods are designed around the research question, combining drone surveys, ground cameras and different sensor types to capture the specific data a project needs.
What areas do you cover for research projects? We are based in Southport and work across the North of England and North Wales, and can travel further for specialist research commissions.