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Altivu, Downham Market (2026)

We help organisations safely capture clear, compliant aerial data to support inspection, planning, and funding.

03/02/2026

Aerial Documentation for Linear Infrastructure — West Norfolk

Recent ALTIVU flight operations captured structured aerial imagery over a live linear infrastructure project in West Norfolk.

For infrastructure environments, aerial documentation is not about marketing visuals - it is about decision support.

High-angle imagery can assist with:

• Visual oversight of site layout and material staging
• Time-stamped progress records
• Safer situational awareness without additional site exposure
• Clear visual context for reporting and stakeholder briefings

This initial imagery can feed into orthomosaic creation, 3D documentation and project reporting workflows depending on client needs.

All imagery is captured using a safety-led, CAA-compliant operating framework designed for sensitive and operational environments.

If you work on infrastructure delivery, phased construction or asset inspection, drop a comment or follow for examples of how aerial visibility adds value.

Norfolk-based, CAA certified & Fully insured.

27/01/2026

Historic sites deserve careful, low-impact inspection.

This recent drone survey shows how professional, CAA-compliant aerial work can support churches, parish councils, and heritage groups with:

• Condition monitoring
• Conservation planning & funding bids
• Clear visual records for trustees and councils
• Safe inspection without scaffolding, MEWPs or disturbance

ALTIVU provides purpose-led aerial surveys designed to protect historic assets while delivering clear, useful data.

Based in the UK | Fully compliant | Heritage-focused

16/01/2026

Heritage Intelligence: A Structural Baseline of St. James, Bawsey.

The 12th-century ruins of St. James stand as a sentinel over the West Norfolk landscape. To protect its Norman fabric, ALTIVU is applying aviation-grade rigor to heritage preservation.

To inspect the fissures in the St. James tower (pictured), a traditional surveyor would need scaffolding or a cherry picker. That means Worker Risk: Significant liability under 'Work at Height' regulations. Landscape Damage: Heavy vehicles crushing sensitive archaeological ground. Sunk Costs: Thousands spent on plant hire before any data is captured.

As a GVC-qualified operator, ALTIVUs missions are architected under Specific Category standards, ensuring the highest level of safety and data integrity for Scheduled Monuments.

Commercial Value for Heritage Stakeholders:

- Non-Invasive Structural Auditing: Identifying masonry fissures and mortar decay in the tower without the £3k+ cost of scaffolding.

- Geospatial Site Plans: High-resolution Nadir mapping providing a 'Digital Twin' of the architectural footprint.

- Agile Access: Navigating internal arches and confined spaces inaccessible to larger traditional platforms.

30/10/2025

🚀 ALTIVU is officially airborne! 🚀

We are thrilled to announce the launch of ALTIVU, a new, GVC-certified and fully insured drone specialist based in Downham Market and serving all of Norfolk & East Anglia.

Our mission is to provide Agile Aerial Solutions that deliver actionable data for the construction and agricultural sectors. By leveraging advanced, low-impact drones, we provide unrestricted perspectives of your most critical assets.

For a full overview of our services, including construction, timelapse and monitoring, agricultural surveys & inspections, please email us to request our comprehensive PDF guide.

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