February 2019 – Drone Safe Register News and Blog

28 02, 2019

Eastleigh & Hampshire Aerial Roof Inspection Service

By Mark|2019-03-24T23:01:47+01:00February 28th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: Aerial Roof Inspection, drone filming, drone survey, Eastleigh, hampshire, southampton|Comments Off on Eastleigh & Hampshire Aerial Roof Inspection Service

What does a roof inspection cost using a drone in Eastleigh? The answer depends on a number of different factors, and what format you would like the results delivered in. Thanks to developments in technology, drone roof inspections have brought down prices and opened up a number of new options. UK's NO.1 Network for CAA approved drone operators The type of building you need surveyed is one of the main factors in a roof inspection cost uk. A roofer with a ladder will be able to carry out a basic inspection of a house or smaller property. For a factory, [...]

27 02, 2019

Commercial Drone Inspections

By Mark|2019-03-24T23:01:47+01:00February 27th, 2019|Categories: Aerial Photography, Aerial Video and Filming, Inspections & Surveys|Tags: Commercial Drone Inspections, drone inspections, Inspections|Comments Off on Commercial Drone Inspections

Commercial drone inspections have many advantages over traditional methods. Surveying and inspection of a large commercial property or plot of land could take days before the advent of drone technology. As well as time and cost savings, commercial drone inspections are a safer alternative. Drone aerial photography of commercial construction site An aerial inspection of a large building is a very effective way of spotting potential problems. For example, wear and tear to tiles or roof covering can be pinpointed and detailed images captured. Scaffolding, ladders and cameras on extendible poles can be used for this type [...]

26 02, 2019

Drone Roof Survey London

By Mark|2019-03-24T23:01:47+01:00February 26th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: Drone roof survey, Drone roof survey London, roof survey|Comments Off on Drone Roof Survey London

Is it possible to get a drone roof survey in London? There are of course laws governing the use of drones in London, as in all built up areas, but it is possible to hire a drone pilot for a roof survey. An experienced operator will know how to carry out a roof survey in London with a drone and what authorities he’ll need to contact. As well as following the standard CAA regulations for flying drones, there are some additional considerations when it comes to London. Most of the east of the city is controlled airspace, meaning a [...]

Maritime Filming and Drones

26 02, 2019

Maritime Filming and Drones

By DSR Journalist|2019-03-24T23:01:47+01:00February 26th, 2019|Categories: Aerial Photography, Aerial Video and Filming, Boats and Shipping, Featured, Inspections & Surveys, Marine|Tags: drone pilot hire, drone pilot inspection, drone safe register, drones, drones and marine inspections, marine, maritime inspections, mast and rigging inspections with uavs, ocean, off shore inspections, sea, ship inspections using drones|Comments Off on Maritime Filming and Drones

On this blog, we’ve quite often looked at the difference UAV technology is predicted to make in industries such as construction and insurance. However, the drone’s potential isn’t limited to dry land with many maritime and offshore companies beginning to look at how they can capture and utilise their own corner of this emerging industry. One of the main fields in which drones are being deployed at sea (as they are on land) is for carrying out of marine inspections. The Royal Navy is making use of these high portable cameras to inspect their vessels [...]

Drones and Wind Turbines a perfect match

25 02, 2019

Drones and Wind Turbines a perfect match

By DSR Journalist|2019-03-24T23:01:47+01:00February 25th, 2019|Categories: Featured, Inspections & Surveys, Thermal Imaging, Wind and Solar Farms|Tags: approved drone pilots caa warning, are you a caa pfco pilot, drone hire, drone inspections, drone pilot hire, drone pilot inspection, drone safe register, drones, drones and wind turbines, legal drone pilots, make money from drones, uks no 1 drone hire website, wind turbines, windturbine inspection|Comments Off on Drones and Wind Turbines a perfect match

At the end of 2017 there were nearly 345,000 wind turbines operating worldwide and it’s fair to assume that this number has increased since then. Each must be regularly inspected and maintained in order to keep it at optimum efficiency. There are some very obvious difficulties in carrying out thorough inspections on these towering structures. Luckily, these are difficulties that UAVs are ideally positioned to overcome. The requirement for high quality cameras, craft and licensed experienced pilots means that much of this inspection work is outsourced – saving the wind farm owner the price of the [...]

DSR Hobbyist Members

23 02, 2019

DSR Hobbyist Members

By DSR Journalist|2019-03-24T23:01:48+01:00February 23rd, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: drone pilot, drone safe register, drone safe register membership, drones, enjoyment, flying for fun, hobbies, hobbyist, leisure activities, membership benefits|Comments Off on DSR Hobbyist Members

A lot of the time on our blog, we talk about the benefits that drone photography and videography can bring to a commercial operation. Maybe, what we don't mention so much is how much fun drones can be as a hobby. Our hobbyist membership is growing all the time and we will shortly be launching a blog series featuring some of our talented members along with showcasing some of our increasing range of member benefits which we are very excited about. Our hobbyist members are at the forefont of [...]

21 02, 2019

Should You Hire dan722 Aerial Photography Suffolk

By Mark|2019-03-24T23:01:48+01:00February 21st, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: Aerial Photography Suffolk, Dan722, Dan722.com, frustrating, incoherent, Ipswich Based Drone Services, review, Should you hire Dan722.com, UK's leading drone hire network, unintelligent|Comments Off on Should You Hire dan722 Aerial Photography Suffolk

Would you hire Dan722.com? Aerial Photography Suffolk We are all for fair play here at Drone Safe Register but this video posted on-line from a non member was well worth a share. Sadly the gentlemen within the video appears to know very little about the way DSR works or even how much it costs to join. For information, our blogs are now read by over 10,000 members of the public each month which is around 50% of our monthly website visitors. Drone Hire is relatively new within the UK so many of our members jobs are booked directly from our blogs. [...]

21 02, 2019

Property Inspections By Drone

By Mark|2019-03-24T23:01:48+01:00February 21st, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: chimney, drone property inspection, insulation of a property, property inspection, roof|Comments Off on Property Inspections By Drone

Drone property inspections are now available across the UK. Using an unmanned aerial vehicle with a remote controlled camera is ideal for reaching hard to access areas such as roofs and chimneys. There are several different reasons for needing a property inspection, and the equipment, process and expertise required can vary. For example, a comprehensive survey by a Chartered Surveyor can be valuable if you are purchasing a property. This may not go as far as a survey of the roof unless there are signs of problems. A drone property inspection is ideal for checking a specific part [...]

20 02, 2019

Drones To Be Banned From Operating 5km from Airports

By Mark|2019-02-21T03:07:05+01:00February 20th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: CAA, drone hire, drone law, Drones To Be Banned From Operating 5km from Airports, Jessops|Comments Off on Drones To Be Banned From Operating 5km from Airports

The Department for Transport has just announced that Drones will be banned from operating 5km from airports. This new extended no-fly zone will come into force next month. All drones will be banned from being flown within five kilometres of airports from the 13th March 2019. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said: “The law is clear that flying a drone near an airport is a serious criminal act. “We’re now going even further and extending the no-fly zone to help keep our airports secure and our skies safe. “We are also working to raise awareness of the rules in place. [...]

19 02, 2019

Ipswich Drone Filming Services

By Mark|2019-02-21T03:08:12+01:00February 19th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: aerial photography, aerial photos, DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES, DRONE SITE SURVEYS, Ipswich Drone Filming Services, ROOF SURVEY BY DRONE, See things differently, skilled and insured drone photographers|Comments Off on Ipswich Drone Filming Services

Due to their increased popularity, many people are considering what a typical drone hire cost might be. Examples of the kind of work they might be interested in hiring a drone for include roof inspections, building surveys and drone wedding photography. If you want to hire a drone just to experience some fun flying, it may be better to buy a basic model. For any commercial work, it’s best left to professional drone pilots. In fact it’s illegal for anyone who isn’t authorised by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) to fly drones for payment or reward. Using a drone [...]

19 02, 2019

Drone Property Inspections

By Mark|2019-02-21T03:08:53+01:00February 19th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: aerial filming, Commercial Drone Business and Industry UK, drone insurance reports, drone operator, drone pilot, drone pilot directory, drone pilot hire, Drone Property Inspections|Comments Off on Drone Property Inspections

Commercial use of drones is predicted to grow massively over the next decade, and drone roof inspections will be one of the key services. Using a drone to take aerial photographs and video footage of a property has many advantages over traditional methods, particularly when it comes to roof inspections and other hard to access areas. Drone property inspections are being used in property sales, to assess the condition for maintenance and repairs and for insurance claims. Scaffolding and cherry pickers have been used for roof inspections in the past, but drones are a cheaper and quicker alternative. The [...]

Drone House Portraits

18 02, 2019

Drone House Portraits

By DSR Journalist|2019-04-29T18:59:17+01:00February 18th, 2019|Categories: General, Property|Tags: a2b drone photography, aerial home portrait, drones, flying drones, gift certificate, home portrait, house portrait, legal drone operators, new home gift, present, safe and legal drones|Comments Off on Drone House Portraits

Your home is one of the biggest investments you'll ever make, both financially and emotionally. A drone house portrait can capture your house and gardens form an aerial perspective to produce some stunning wall art and a long lasting memento. Estate agents have been using drones for some time to showcase the properties on their books - recognising that a bird's eye view of a house can show it off in all its glory , especially if the gardens are sizeable. However, you don't need to be selling your house in order to enjoying seeing it [...]

Hiring a Drone for your Wedding

16 02, 2019

Hiring a Drone for your Wedding

By DSR Journalist|2019-03-19T21:15:53+01:00February 16th, 2019|Categories: Weddings|Tags: aerial imagery at weddings, drone hire, drone operator, drones for weddings, experienced wedding drone professional, hiring a drone, professional, supplier, venue, wedding photography, wedding planning, wedding video|Comments Off on Hiring a Drone for your Wedding

Now that the tinsel is officially down and all the champagne corks have popped, there will be more than a few couples settling down to serious wedding planning after Christmas proposals were accepted. There’s the venue, the dress, the flowers and the cake to decide upon and, in recent years, there’s also a new type of wedding supplier to consider. Alongside ground based photography, lots of couples are also seeking out drone operators to provide an aerial perspective on their wedding memories. If your chosen photographer or videographer doesn’t offer drone coverage (and many won’t as [...]

Love is in the Air – Drones and Valentine’s Day

13 02, 2019

Love is in the Air – Drones and Valentine’s Day

By DSR Journalist|2019-03-19T21:15:53+01:00February 13th, 2019|Categories: General|Tags: being romantic with your drones, dronecam solutions, drones, drones and romance, drones as presents, dsr member resources, hire a legal drone pilot, hiring a drone operator in 2018, joining dsr, premium stock website, the times, valentines day|Comments Off on Love is in the Air – Drones and Valentine’s Day

Drones and Romance... You might think that drones are not the most romantic of devices but as we approach the national day of love – Valentine’s Day – here’s some ways in which UAVs have been used to spread a little romance. DJI's Valentine's Day Marketing Last year, the marketing team at DJI were obviously briefed to find a way to boost sales of their craft in February and they came up with this. A drone, they say, is the perfect way to treat the creative person in your life – show [...]

Considerations when Hiring a Drone

11 02, 2019

Considerations when Hiring a Drone

By DSR Journalist|2019-03-19T21:15:53+01:00February 11th, 2019|Categories: General|Tags: budgets, considerations, drone camera, drone hire, drone operator, drone pilot, equipment, general, pilot, planning, post production, professional, specialist, timescales, uk|Comments Off on Considerations when Hiring a Drone

If you’re looking at hiring a drone to assist you in completing a project, there’s a lot to consider. Obviously you need to be sure that you’re hiring a qualified insured professional pilot and that’s why we recommend using Drone Safe Register to find your perfect drone partner, as all of our pilots are guaranteed CAA approved and insured. However the considerations don’t stop there. Whether you’re filming for television or cinema, shooting marketing material for your business, carrying out property or land inspections or creating 2D maps and 3D models, there are some things to consider. [...]

Drones Used in Conservation Efforts

9 02, 2019

Drones Used in Conservation Efforts

By DSR Journalist|2019-03-19T21:15:54+01:00February 9th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: drone news, drone pilot hire, drone pilots, drones and conservation, drones and wildlife, uses of drones|Comments Off on Drones Used in Conservation Efforts

There are a lot of drones being used in conservation work around the world as they provide a fast, affordable and non invasive way to monitor and assess wildlife populations in their natural environment. However, the conservation group that are charged with preserving the incredibly valuable environment of the Galapagos Islands are really pushing drone use into new territories with their latest innovation. An invasion of brown and black rats has been seriously depleting the populations of the rare nesting birds that call the Islands their home and it was vital that action be taken to [...]

Drone Safe Register – the Aerial Stock Library

4 02, 2019

Drone Safe Register – the Aerial Stock Library

By DSR Journalist|2019-03-19T21:15:54+01:00February 4th, 2019|Categories: General|Tags: aerial stock, contribute dsr stock, footage, general, HD, high quality, hire, library, map view, request stock, search by city, search by landmark, searchable, sell aerial imagery, stock, video|Comments Off on Drone Safe Register – the Aerial Stock Library

Drone Safe Register is always growing and evolving to meet the needs of this fast changing market. One area that we are proud to have developed in response to requests is our aerial stock photography and videography library. Obviously you can hire one of our drone pilots to capture images on your behalf but sometimes it is faster and more cost efficient to use library footage for your project. As part of the DSR website, we boast the UK’s only dedicated UAV stock library that is perfect to meet your aerial imaging needs. Developed and integrated into our [...]

What to do if there’s a Drone Flying Over your House

2 02, 2019

What to do if there’s a Drone Flying Over your House

By DSR Journalist|2019-03-19T21:15:54+01:00February 2nd, 2019|Categories: General|Tags: action, call 101, discuss, drone code, drone flying over your house, drone industry, drones, general, legal, legality, meet the pilot, police, privacy, safe flying, what can i do|Comments Off on What to do if there’s a Drone Flying Over your House

So many people are enjoying flying drones as a hobby now, along with those using them commercially, that they are an increasingly common sight in our skies. However, negative press coverage, especially around the Christmas time Gatwick incident, means that people can be feeling very suspicious if they see one over or around their property. While this is understandable, the message here from DSR is that if you see a drone in the sky, don't automatically assume that it is up to no good. There are hundreds of safe and legal drone ops out [...]