Drone flying above a Canterbury mountain landscape
CANTERBURY, NEW ZEALAND

Aerial insights
that work for
your business.

Professional thermal inspections and aerial mapping for infrastructure, property, agriculture and construction.

McKAY HORIZONS

A better view of
what matters.

We provide practical drone services for people who want to better understand their land, buildings, equipment and projects.

Whether you need a thermal inspection or detailed aerial imagery, our focus is on providing useful information, clear communication and a service you can rely on.

Illustrative thermal image of cattle among vegetation
01 / THERMAL IMAGING

See what ordinary
cameras can't.

Thermal imaging allows us to identify differences in surface temperature that may not be visible through an ordinary camera. This can help locate animals, identify potential faults and highlight areas that need further investigation.

  • Solar installation inspections
  • Building heat loss investigations
  • Electrical and equipment inspections
  • Livestock location and rural inspections

Thermal inspections depend on environmental conditions and visibility. Any suspected faults requiring specialist assessment should be investigated by an appropriately qualified professional.

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02 / AERIAL MAPPING

Understand the
bigger picture.

Aerial mapping provides a clear view of your property or project from above. It can help you monitor changes, document progress and make more informed decisions.

  • Farm and property overviews
  • Construction progress monitoring
  • Site mapping and documentation
  • Regular monitoring over time

Mapping accuracy and deliverables are agreed upon for each project. Certified surveying requires appropriately qualified professionals.

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Aerial view of Canterbury farmland
Professional inspection drone against a mountain landscape
OUR TECHNOLOGY

A clearer view.
A better result.

DJI Matrice 5T

Advanced thermal imaging, powerful zoom and aerial mapping capabilities allow us to inspect difficult to reach areas and provide useful information from above.

Thermal imaging
Powerful zoom
Aerial mapping
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WHERE WE WORK

Industries we support.

Our services can be adapted to suit a wide range of businesses, properties and projects throughout Canterbury.

Solar installation

Energy & Utilities

Thermal inspections and visual assessments of solar installations, equipment and infrastructure.

Agricultural landscape

Agriculture & Rural

Aerial property overviews, livestock searches and regular farm monitoring.

Commercial property

Property & Construction

Building inspections, site imagery and construction progress monitoring.

HOW IT WORKS

Simple from start to finish.

01

Get in touch

Tell us what you need and where your project is located.

02

Plan the job

We discuss your requirements and work out the best approach.

03

Capture the data

We carry out the agreed inspection or aerial mapping work.

04

Receive your results

We provide clear imagery, findings and the information you need.

Canterbury landscape
ABOUT McKAY HORIZONS

Local knowledge.
A wider perspective.

McKay Horizons is a Canterbury based aerial services business being established to provide professional thermal inspections and mapping.

We believe good business is built on trust, clear communication and strong relationships. Our aim is to understand what each customer needs and provide a service they can confidently rely on.

Get in touch
START A CONVERSATION

Let's talk about
your project.

Whether you have a specific inspection in mind or simply want to find out what is possible, feel free to get in touch. We would be happy to discuss your project and work out the best approach.

Canterbury, New Zealand

Request a Quote

Tell us a little about what you need and we will be in touch.

Your details will only be used to respond to your enquiry. You can also email us directly at mckayhorizons@gmail.com.