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Drone Evolution

Caerphilly, GB · 2 known investors

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Drone Evolution provides drone-based inspection and survey services—including roof, infrastructure and asset inspections, thermal surveys and 3D modelling—using employed pilots operating across the UK for sectors such as construction, utilities, housing associations, local government and property. The company also designs and manufactures niche drone hardware, including SkyWire (a patented tethered drone power system) and SafeFlight (a jam-resistant autonomous delivery drone), from its South Wales facility.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]

Construction TechHardwareRobotics

Founders & leadership

CEClayton Earney
Clayton EarneyOperations DirectorOperations Director at Drone Evolution, which provides drone-based inspection and survey services for construction, utilities, and infrastructure sectors across the UK.
TTToby Townrow
Toby TownrowCommunications DirectorToby Townrow is Communications Director at Drone Evolution, a UK-based provider of drone-based inspection and survey services and designer of specialized uncrewed systems hardware. He works on FPV drones and unmanned systems with focus on manufacturing and industrial technology strategy.
JY
John YoungTechnical Director

Investors · 2

Sunnybarn Investmentslisted by Sunnybarn InvestmentsBrecon

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Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
DRONE EVOLUTION LIMITED
Company number
11163019
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
22 Jan 2018
Registered office
First Floor, Cambria House, Caerphilly Business Park, Caerphilly, CF83 3ED
Nature of business (SIC)
74909 — Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
Accounts
last made up to 31 Jan 2026 · next due 31 Oct 2027
Confirmation statement
last made up to 11 Jan 2026 · next due 25 Jan 2027

Current officers · 6

  • Andrew Paul Diplock — director, appointed 19 Oct 2018
  • Clayton Luther Earney — director, appointed 22 Jan 2018
  • Phillip Kerwan Sampson — director, appointed 2 Apr 2026
  • Toby Townrow — director, appointed 22 Jan 2018
  • Martin Brian Varley Whittaker — director, appointed 28 Jan 2026
  • Johnathan Young — director, appointed 22 Jan 2018

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 5 Aug 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What does Drone Evolution do?
Drone Evolution provides drone-based inspection and survey services—including roof, infrastructure and asset inspections, thermal surveys and 3D modelling—using employed pilots operating across the UK for sectors such as construction, utilities, housing associations, local government and property. The company also designs and manufactures niche drone hardware, including SkyWire (a patented tethered drone power system) and SafeFlight (a jam-resistant autonomous delivery drone), from its South Wales facility.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]
Who are Drone Evolution's investors?
Drone Evolution's investors include Development Bank of Wales, Sunnybarn Investments.
Where is Drone Evolution headquartered?
Drone Evolution is headquartered in Caerphilly, GB.