Hive Drone Store

Question 1

Do I need a license to hire a drone?

Answer

There is no need for a license to be presented, but it would be an advantage to ensure the safety of the pilot hiring the equipment.

Question 2

Is insurance included in the price of a rental?

Answer

You will need to provide your own valid insurance policy that covers hired goods and specifies drones. Some Insurance providers can offer you this kind of cover on an annual or ad-hoc basis. MoonRockInsurance and Flock Insurance would be our top choices You also need to factor loss of hire costs in the event that HiveDroneStore is unable to hire out the equipment to other clients as a result of damage caused. In the case where you do not have insurance we can take a very large deposit in case of damage to the drone.

Question 3

Do I have to pay to return equipment?

Answer

Hive Drone Store will cover both delivery of your equipment to your location, and collection after the rental period is complete.

Question 4

Can I use a hired drone for commercial operations?

Answer

The drone rental allow you to hire extra equipment for commercial operations, from a single Mavic 2 Zoom for a specific shot, to a complex Inspire 2 bundle for a month-long shoot.

Question 5

What is the lead time for booking?

Answer

Hive Drone Store can ship items out up to 2pm Monday to Friday for next day delivery. However,its advisable that you check availabilty well in advance to ensure that the equipment required is available. First time renters will need to complete an application form and undergo a background check – this can take up to 2 working days.

Question 6

What do I need in order to rent from Hive Drone Store?

Answer

You will need a copy of your insurance, a utility bill for the address the equipment is being shipped to,photo ID and deposit.
In exceptional cases we may also require references.