My Story
Rob Siddle (Founder & Director)


Why Share My Story?
I often hear from my clients that my story is fascinating and that I should share it, so here it is. This is who I am and how Avatar Drones + Avatar Media Group came to be:
I'm a 23 year old Entrepreneur based in London and a long-standing CAA Professional Approved Drone Pilot. I offer services within the Construction & Trades Industry utilising drone videography & photography, alongside standard camera photography & videography; specialising in enhancing social media brand presence and website marketing - specifically content visuals - to assist with new leads, tendering on projects, customer purchases, & winning jobs.
I specialise in a wide range of videography, photography, and storytelling to help sell your company's values, services, products, trust, & online-presence.
With over 250+ projects successfully completed, myself and my team are your trusted solution for top-tier quality marketing & visuals.
I started my first business at 12 years old, knocking on neighbours doors in my local village to ask if anyone had dogs they wanted walking. I'd do 1hr walks for £5, and would often walk 1-3 dogs at a time (provided they were all friendly) to make £15p/h. I'd do this through my summer holidays & weekends until I was 14 and in this time bought myself my first DSLR camera for £600 (this was the start of my career)
At 14 I then started a car valeting business, again knocking on residents in my village's doors, until I was 16. I'd charge £7.50 per car and it would take me 1-2 hours for each service - mostly because I'm a perfectionist with attention to detail: if I'm charging money I only want to do the very best job.
I did this through my summer alongside working the odd occasional shift in the local pub as a KP washing dishes, cutlery, and peeling potatoes.
At 15 I bought myself my first drone for £2,500. This was the next step into my future career.
At 17 I had completed my GCSEs and had to make the decision to go to uni or not. I opted not to but instead start a business: Avatar Drones.
At 23 I today run Avatar Drones (specific to drone filming) & Avatar Media Group (drones, ground camera, & everything else)