Drone hire
DJI Inspire 3 hire
Dry hire the Netflix-approved DJI Inspire 3 from our Cornwall base, with the Zenmuse X9-8K Air, DL lenses and enough batteries for a full shooting day. Checked, charged and set up by working Inspire 3 operators. Collect from Newquay or we can deliver.
Two ways to hire
Take the base kit and add what you need, or take the full working kit we use on our own shoots. Every kit is tested before it leaves us, with firmware up to date and batteries charged.
Inspire 3 base kit
The aircraft and camera, ready to fly. Lenses, extra batteries and a second controller are add-ons.
- Inspire 3 with Zenmuse X9-8K Air gimbal camera
- DJI RC Plus
- 2 TB51 batteries and charging hub
- Wheeled flight case
Inspire 3 full working kit
Everything for a full dual-operator shooting day, as we run it on TV and commercial jobs.
- Inspire 3 with Zenmuse X9-8K Air
- DL lens set: 18, 24, 35 and 50 mm
- 12 TB51 batteries and 2 charging hubs
- EcoFlow Delta 2 for the midday recharge
- 2 DJI RC Plus for dual operator
Add-ons for the base kit
| Add-on | Day | 3 days | Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| DL lens set18, 24, 35 and 50 mm | £150 | £375 | £525 |
| Single DL lensAny one of 18, 24, 35 or 50 mm | £50 | £125 | £175 |
| Full-day power pack10 extra TB51s (12 in total), a second charging hub and an EcoFlow Delta 2 | £130 | £325 | £455 |
| Second DJI RC PlusFor dual operator, with hood and harness | £55 | £140 | £195 |
Prices exclude VAT. Hire is subject to approval of your insurance and flying experience.
What you need to hire
The Inspire 3 goes out dry, so whoever flies it needs to be legal, insured and experienced on large drones.
- CAA Operator ID and Flyer ID
- GVC, plus an Operational Authorisation where the job needs one
- Experience flying the Inspire 3 or similar
- Drone insurance that covers hired-in equipment
- Photo ID, proof of address and a deposit
- Two industry references and our signed hire agreement
Rather have a crew?
Our crewed Inspire 3 days start from £1,520, with planning, permissions and a risk assessment included. See our Inspire 3 drone operator page.
Good to know
Can I collect the drone? Yes, from Newquay in Cornwall. We can also deliver; ask for a price when you book.
How many batteries do I need for a day? On a full shooting day we cycle 12 TB51s twice, with the EcoFlow recharging them at midday. The full working kit and the power pack include all of that.
Can I fly it dual operator? Yes. Add a second RC Plus to the base kit, or take the full working kit, which has two.
Do you hire other drones? Yes. The DJI Inspire 2 with Zenmuse X7 from £175 a day, the DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine, Mavic 4 Pro and Mini 5 Pro from £95 a day, and the DJI Avata 2 FPV kit from £95 a day.
Can I hire for a week? Yes. Three-day and weekly rates are shown above.