About Drone Group
Ditching costly scaffolding and height liabilities for precision, drone-powered washing and high-resolution aerial reporting.
Our Story
Looking up at a set of dirty skylights, our founder hit a wall that every property owner in New Zealand eventually faces: how on earth do you clean high, tight-access glass without a massive bill?
Between the skyrocketing costs of scaffolding, tight access constraints around the building, and the staggering liabilities of working at height, traditional options just didn't add up. There had to be a safer, smarter way.
That single frustration sparked a search across the globe. After speaking with dozens of drone manufacturers and commercial operators worldwide, one partnership stood out: DCI Drones. Their relentless innovation, proximity, and hands-on engineering support made them the obvious choice.
Today, Drone Group isn't just flying drones—we're the official New Zealand distributor and service centre for DCI Drones International. What began as a personal hassle has evolved into New Zealand's leading low-risk, high-efficiency solution for facade washing, aerial imaging, and high-rise asset maintenance.
We've swapped costly scaffolding and height liabilities for precision technology. No disruption, no unnecessary expense—just exceptional results delivered safely from the ground.
Why Choose Drone Group
Scaffolding and abseiling carry inherent height risks. We eliminate them. Operating under CAA Part 102 compliance with full RAMS for every job, our heavy-lift UAV systems keep workers safely on the ground while taking zero shortcuts on site safety.
We don't just clean—we give you complete visibility over your building envelope. By combining high-pressure spray technology with high-resolution aerial imaging, we deliver comprehensive facade condition reports alongside our maintenance, helping you spot structural wear early.
Auckland-based with nationwide operational capability. As New Zealand's official distributor and service centre for DCI Drones, we own, maintain, and service our heavy-lift fleet in-house. That means zero hardware downtime and direct access to specialized equipment tailored for your specific asset.
No blocking off tenant parking for weeks, no temporary structures cluttering your facade, and zero setup delays. We deliver a high-efficiency clean that dramatically slashes access costs compared to traditional scaffolding—backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
The Expertise
Founder & Managing Director
After realizing how broken, expensive, and high-risk commercial facade maintenance was in New Zealand, Michael founded Drone Group to bring precision aerial technology to the sector. As a certified UAV operator and head of operations, he personally scopes every project, leads flight planning, and manages safety protocols from site assessment through to final delivery.
Operational Flight & Ground Crew
While Michael leads the business, Drone Group scales dynamically depending on the size and complexity of your project. We deploy a dedicated network of CAA-certified pilots, ground safety marshals, and technical operators tailored to your asset. Whether it's a targeted facade wash or a comprehensive high-rise condition report, we assemble the exact crew needed to ensure total safety and efficiency.
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