Business Support Case Study: FlyThru Ltd
- Business name: FlyThru Ltd
- Support programme: Ambition to Action East Sussex
- Participant name: Ben Bishop, January 2026
FlyThru is a specialist provider of aerial data services, using UAV technology to deliver safe, accurate and cost-effective non-intrusive aerial surveys supported by more than 20 years of aviation expertise and specialist partnerships.
FlyThru solve the challenges of collecting high-quality aerial data where traditional surveying or inspection is too dangerous, slow, expensive or impossible, including underground where no line-of-sight it possible.
What support they received
Growth challenge diagnostic
Over four months, Business Adviser Alastair Mackenzie from Ambition to Action East Sussex worked with Director and co-founder Ben Bishop to support the company’s growth plans.
Through a structured discovery and growth-strategy workshop, they reviewed FlyThru’s progress, clarified growth objectives and applied diagnostic tools to identify key challenges and opportunities.
Specialist advice
The diagnostic process highlighted the need for clearer strategic direction, succession planning and a unified long-term vision.
To address these challenges, they developed a one-page strategy, completed a GROWTHmapper diagnostic, and created a five-year roadmap with aligned vision, values and succession plans.
How this has helped the business
The expected impacts over the following twelve months include hiring two new roles and a 30-40% increase in turnover.
About the business support programme
Delivered in 2025/26 through the East Sussex Growth Hub as part of the UK Government’s national Business Growth Service, Ambition to Action was a fully-funded support package for established small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in East Sussex, offering structured, one-to-one guidance from experienced business specialists who understand the challenges of scaling up.