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Fly With SAS
Build Your Own
Drone Business

Join the UK's fastest-growing agricultural drone network. Operate under our full CAA Operational Safety Case, access our customer pipeline, and build a profitable territory business backed by national infrastructure.

11
Territories Live
2019
Network Founded
CAA
OSC Provided

Starting an agricultural drone business alone means navigating CAA authorisation, building a customer base from scratch, and bearing the full cost of compliance and equipment risk. As an SAS territory operator, you get all of the infrastructure with none of the slow build.

Why Join SAS

Network Benefits

Everything you need to build a successful drone services business, backed by national infrastructure.

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CAA Authorisation Provided

Operate immediately under our full Operational Safety Case β€” no need to apply for your own OSC or navigate the SORA process alone. This alone can save 6-12 months and thousands of pounds.

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Customer Pipeline

Enquiries from your territory are routed directly to you. Our marketing, SEO and brand reputation bring in customers β€” you focus on flying and delivering the work.

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Training & Onboarding

Full operator training covering aircraft operation, agronomy basics, safety procedures and our booking/reporting systems. We get you flying commercially as fast as possible.

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Buying Power

Access discounted rates on aircraft, parts, insurance and consumables through our national supplier relationships β€” savings you couldn't get alone.

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Compliance & Documentation

We handle the regulatory paperwork: maintenance log templates, emergency response plans, training records and CAA reporting requirements.

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Transparent Commission Structure

Keep the majority of revenue from jobs in your territory. No hidden fees, clear and simple commission terms explained during onboarding.

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Exclusive Territory

Each operator is assigned an exclusive geographic territory β€” we won't place a second operator into your patch.

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Ongoing Technical Support

Direct access to our technical team for aircraft troubleshooting, software updates and operational questions.

What You'll Need

Operator
Requirements

You don’t need prior drone or aviation experience β€” full training is provided. Here’s what we look for in a territory operator:

  • βœ“Full or part-time availability during spraying/spreading season (typically March–September)
  • βœ“Access to a suitable vehicle for equipment transport
  • βœ“Willingness to complete SAS operator training programme
  • βœ“A base location within or near your target territory
  • βœ“Basic agricultural or mechanical aptitude (full training provided β€” prior drone experience not required)
  • βœ“Right to work in the UK and ability to pass standard background checks
What We Provide
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CAA Authorisation
Operate under our national OSC immediately
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Full Training Programme
Aircraft, agronomy and safety training included
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Marketing & Leads
Customer enquiries routed to your territory
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Ongoing Support
Technical helpdesk and operational guidance
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Discounted Equipment
Access to network buying power on aircraft & parts

The Process

From Application
to Flying

1
Apply
Submit the application form below with your location, availability and background.
2
Discovery Call
We'll arrange a call to discuss your territory, answer questions and assess fit.
3
Agreement
Review and sign the operator agreement covering territory, commission and responsibilities.
4
Training
Complete our operator training programme β€” aircraft operation, agronomy, safety and systems.
5
Go Live
Start receiving enquiries in your territory and flying commercial jobs under the SAS brand.
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Joining the SAS network meant I could start flying commercial jobs within weeks instead of spending a year navigating CAA paperwork on my own. The training was thorough and the lead flow from day one made the business viable immediately.

SAS Territory Operator
Joined the network 2024

Questions

Frequently Asked

Take The First Step

Apply to
Join SAS

Tell us about yourself and your target territory. We’ll arrange a discovery call to discuss the opportunity in detail.

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