About

Our Story

We started out as a commercial drone company (South West Aerial Surveys Ltd) specialising in drone mapping and infrastructure inspection working across southwest England and beyond. We expanded into providing enhanced prop-tech digital solutions built on our technical knowledge in geospatial data and imaging, both in the air, as well as on the ground and inside buildings. The company became InViewAssets to better reflect the broader activities and precision data-capture focus of the business. 

Our Mission

To support businesses through their digital transformation of asset management, maintenance and remote inspection by providing high-resolution immersive imagery and a range of digital data.  At InView, we bring a unique “turnkey” capability by integrating high-resolution internal and external 3D visual scans and data.

We help bring about positive change through complete asset intelligence.

Our Vision​

To continue to be a dynamic prop-tech company that embraces creativity.  With one eye on the future, we are constantly looking for new ways of working with customers in order to make their operations more productive, safer and help improve sustainability. We want to continue to show how digital twinning technology can be used as a source of expert evidence which always puts us and our clients above the competition.

Our Values

  • Listening, hearing and collaborating through strong partnerships. 
  • We are always learning and trying to understand more about technology and its impacts on client productivity.
  • We develop long-term relationships built on trust, transparency, creativity and problem-solving.

We take a different view - meet the Team

David Holmes (BSc MSc PGCE FRGS)

Operational and Technical Director

With a Geography and GIS background David is able to offer technical solutions to complex surveys and other digital scanning challenges. Has experience of working across a range of organisations including FTSE 100 companies and large charitable organisations. David is also a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and makes regular contributions to the Societies outreach programme.

Chris Brown (BSc)

Commercial and Business Development Director

As an experienced entrepreneur, Chris has created and directed a diverse range of businesses (property management; renewable asset investment; engineering; logistics; education) both in the UK and overseas. Chris's focus within the business is all about building a successful, sustainable enterprise based on long term relationships by finding deliverable solutions.

Our People

Mark Bolland (BSc)

Chief Pilot

Mark Bolland worked in the senior leadership team in a large educational charity with responsibility for H&S, buildings and maintenance. Recently he has developed an interest in drones, surveying and gained his CAA GVC qualification in early 2023. He is supporting us with policies and documentation.

Christian Moffatt

Christian Moffatt

Pilot, CAD and Technical Support

Christian's background is CAD, working closely with surveyors to deliver design and specification as part of the planning process. With an interest in technology, topography and the built environment, Christian has developed a passion for drones. He has achieved his A1, A2CofC, A3 and GVC, allowing him to undertake complex work under in a range of environments.

Martin Keane (BEng)

Data and photogrammetry specialist

Martin Keane is an engineer by training and has experience across a range of commercial sectors from lift inspection to swimming pool management. Martin has a detailed eye for H&S and and supports the team with mapping and well as inspection work.

Amy Brown

Capture Technician and Social Media Co-ordinator

Amy Brown is studying at Exeter University. She is also working towards her Mountain Leadership qualifications. Amy works for us as an observer and is supporting our social media campaigns. She thoughtfully reminds us that we need some help with those!

Ben Hartley (BSc)

Pilot, CAD and Technical Support

Ben keeps our brand on track and is helping us with our social media content, SEO and website updates. A keen drone pilot and videographer himself, he is aligned with our business model and is keen to get our name and mission out there! 

Nathan Butler

Aviation Consultant

Nathan has spent the majority of his career in the fields of information technology and aviation, with extensive experience in airport strategy, operations, and innovation. As co-founder of Autonomous Sky, alongside his daughter Liberty, he is proud to be collaborating with InView Assets.

Liberty Butler (BA)

Aviation Consultant

After university, Liberty has specialised in the autonomous systems and aviation sectors through her work with her company, Autonomous Sky. She has deep understanding of market dynamics, and identifying emerging opportunities across the broader UAV industry and commercial aviation.

“We used InView Assets to survey all the roofs on the University of Exeter Campus.  This was a big project that involved a lot of planning.  The team were very proactive and provided advice on how best to tackle the job.  They efficiently got on with the work and raised any concerns promptly and professionally.”.

Jo Duffin – Exeter University.

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