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30 05, 2018

Drone Law needs to be Enforced!

By |May 30th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Law needs to be Enforced!

Will litigation against illegal operators in the UK increase or will it continue to appear sidelined by the Police?  The CAA have officially laid the responsibility of enforcing the new rules at the door of the UK’s Police forces. Essential information to take away from the statements released today: New laws now in force [30th May 2018] Below 400ft No closer than 1000m from airports New laws coming into force [30th November 2019] All aircraft over 250grams in weight must be registered Pilots of these aircraft must undertake online tests £5- £10 per UAV (Estimated) [...]

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25 05, 2018

Registered Drone Hire Pilot

By |May 25th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Registered Drone Hire Pilot

Registered Drone Pilot Hire explained Drones do not have to be registered in the UK at the moment, but the government has announced plans to change this. The timetable and details are yet to be confirmed, but it’s believed drone registration will only apply to aircraft weighing more than 250g.You do have to be approved by the Civil Aviation Authority to carry out commercial work at the moment, and this can cause confusion. It also means that if you need to hire a drone pilot you should check that he has the necessary CAA approval. An approved drone pilot operates to a strict proced [...]

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25 05, 2018

Instant Drone Hire Quote

By |May 25th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Instant Drone Hire Quote

Free Instant Drone Hire QuoteDrones are being used in a range of industries now, but where would you look if you need to hire a drone pilot in the UK? A search engine or local directory might be a place to start, but how can you be confident you’ll get an experienced professional?The instant drone hire quote facility from Drone Safe Register is the answer.Anyone using a drone for business or profit in the UK must have approval to carry out commercial operations from the Civil Aviation Authority. A CAA approved drone pilot can carry out different types of work as specified in their [...]

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22 05, 2018

Drones for Insurance Claims

By |May 22nd, 2018|Categories: Insurance |Tags: |Comments Off on Drones for Insurance Claims

Insurance Claim drones The insurance industry is one of many that are benefiting from the ability to hire a drone pilot in the UK. An approved drone pilot can be with you in a matter of hours and save a huge amount of time and expense in dealing with an insurance claim.In spite of popular belief, insurance companies don’t go out of their way to avoid paying claims. Unfortunately, the industry has been slow to adopt new technology, and there is a shortage of qualified insurance professionals in the UK.These are just two of the factors that mean if you need to make a claim the servic [...]

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22 05, 2018

What do CAA Approved Drone Pilots Do?

By |May 22nd, 2018|Categories: General |Tags: |Comments Off on What do CAA Approved Drone Pilots Do?

CAA Approved Drone Pilots ExplainedCAA approved drone pilots are operators who have been granted a PFCO. This stands for Permission to Fly Commercial Operations, and it means a drone pilot can legally offer his services for hire.The type of work a CAA approved drone pilot carries out depends on several factors including the following.The pilot’s background and work experience. For example, an experienced building surveyor may see the opportunity to offer drone hire for roof survey work and drone hire for roof inspections. A wedding photographer may want to offer aerial photography [...]

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22 05, 2018

The Drone Code

By |May 22nd, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on The Drone Code

In 2016 the Civil Aviation Authority worked with industry representatives to investigate the consumer drone sector. This led to the development of the so called Drone Code. The Drone Code sets out very clearly and simply the rules and guidelines for flying drones within the law in the UK.Some of the findings of the CAA’s 2016 review included –The majority of people considering the purchase of a drone planned to use it for recreation. This has changed over the past couple of years in that increasing numbers of people are interested in becoming CAA approved drone pilots and making [...]

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22 05, 2018

Do you Need a Drone Licence?

By |May 22nd, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Do you Need a Drone Licence?

CAA drone licenceThe popularity and affordability of drones is making many people think about a career in the industry.A frequently asked question is therefore ‘Do I need a CAA drone licence.If you use a drone for personal use as a hobby, CAA approval isn’t required as such. However, you still need to fly safely and responsibly and be aware of the general public.Anyone using a drone for business or profit does need a CAA drone license in the form of a ‘PfCO’ – or Permission to Fly Commercial Operations to give it the full title. It’s not actually a license as such, but be [...]

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2 05, 2018

Hire My Drone Pilot - We List Hundreds Of Approved Pilots

By |May 2nd, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Hire My Drone Pilot - We List Hundreds Of Approved Pilots

We List Hundreds Of Drone PilotsThe UK drone industry is still regarded as being in it’s early days, however Drone Safe Register (and it’s industry leading network of professional drone pilots) is at the leading edge of legislation and law interpretation. Members converse regularly on these topics as a sound understanding is paramount in their businesses.Something worth keeping in mind is that the CAA have a safety first approach for all operations, be it drones, gilders or 747’s landing at Heathrow. Obviously, this is a good thing. It helps to ensure operations involving drone [...]

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28 04, 2018

Pembrokeshire Drone Aerial Photography

By |April 28th, 2018|Categories: legacy |Tags: |Comments Off on Pembrokeshire Drone Aerial Photography

Pembrokeshire Drone Aerial PhotographyTenby and Milford Haven drone hire made easy. Hire a Tenby drone from just £199 with DSR Pro.Click Here For An Instant Quote DSR is proud to list some of the UK’s finest UAV (Drone) operators for hire within the UK. All of our members have CAA approval and hold valid commercial insurance at all times.We are also the safest drone hire platform in the UK. DSR (Drone Safe Register) even display all Pro members PFCO (CAA Permission) and insurance expiry dates at all times.CAA permissions are issued annually to all UK CAA approved drone operators. [...]

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28 04, 2018

CAA NQE List – Get Trained & find Work

By |April 28th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on CAA NQE List – Get Trained & find Work

Finding drone work and opportunities The drone industry is booming in the UK, and the demand for trained, approved pilots is greater than ever.DSR finds well paid work for it’s members.Companies authorised by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to deliver training to commercial drone pilots are called National Qualified Entities or NQE’s. A search of the CAA NQE list is a good starting point if you’re interested in starting a drone business or following a career in the industry.Back in 2013 the CAA list of approved pilots had only 117 names. There are now over 4,000! There are s [...]

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28 04, 2018

Drone Operators in the UK

By |April 28th, 2018|Categories: General |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Operators in the UK

UK Drone Operators A drone operator in the UK falls into one of two distinct categories. Hobby flyers don’t have to register their drones at the moment, but they do have to follow rules governing safe use and protection of privacy. Any pilot using their drone for commercial purposes has to operate within a much tighter framework, and must be approved by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).A commercial drone operator UK must take a written exam and a practical flight test to prove they are competent to work as a pilot. Knowledge required includes a full understanding of the pilot’s [...]

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27 04, 2018

CAA approved drone operators

By |April 27th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on CAA approved drone operators

CAA approved drone operators for hire Safe use of drones is underpinned by UK law. The regulations are set out in the Air Navigation Order 2016 (ANO 2016), and there are specific rules for anyone using a drone for commercial purposes.CAA approved drone operators are required to take an exam to prove they understand the relevant laws and can operate safely and within them.We are proudly the UK’s largest network of CAA approved drone operators. We have pilots for hire nationwide.The relevant sections of legislation are –Article 241 – endangering safety of any person or property. [...]

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24 04, 2018

Drone hire in Hampshire

By |April 24th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone hire in Hampshire

Hampshire Drone HireHampshire in the South of England has everything from coastlines and beaches to country parks. Hampshire has a thriving economy and is a popular tourist destination with attractions including The New Forest, The South Downs National Park and the cities of Winchester and Portsmouth.Drone hire in Hampshire is readily available as there are a number of large established companies providing services in and around the county. Drone Safe Register’s searchable database is a great resource for finding drone services for hire in Hampshire and other parts of the UK.D [...]

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24 04, 2018

Hire a drone pilot in Essex

By |April 24th, 2018|Categories: Aerial Filming |Tags: |Comments Off on Hire a drone pilot in Essex

Drone hire in Essex is a growth industry.There’s high demand for pilots with approval for commercial work by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Anyone operating unmanned aircraft for pay or reward needs CAA approval, so always check when booking drone hire in Essex or any other county.As well as ensuring your project is carried out legally, hiring a CAA approved drone pilot gives you peace of mind that an operator will act professionally and fly safely. The location of Stansted and Southend Airports in Essex, as well as several local aerodromes, means the airspace is more crowded [...]

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24 04, 2018

Drone Hire in Dorset

By |April 24th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Hire in Dorset

Dorset Drone HireMade famous by the television series Broadchurch in recent years, Dorset’s Jurassic Coast is one of the most stunning in the UK. Harbour Cliff Beach featured heavily in the series, and it’s not the only one worth a visit.Another iconic view is Lulworth Cove with it’s stunning cliffs and famous Durdle Door arch. It’s not surprising that drone hire in Dorset is a growing market.  As well as the tourist trade, drone hire in Dorset is popular for roof inspections, building surveys and insurance claim validation work. Using a drone for this type of work [...]

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17 04, 2018

HOW TO TELL IF A DRONE PILOT IS THE REAL DEAL

By |April 17th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on HOW TO TELL IF A DRONE PILOT IS THE REAL DEAL

IS THIS DRONE PILOT PROPER?Use this checklist to ensure the pilot(s) you are hiring for paid work are operating within the law, they have a current permission and are properly insured to fly drones. PfCO Certificate: Check the name matches and it is in date.Any professional operator will have this available to show you – and will be happy to do so. Be sure to check the expiry date on page two. Ask them what their CAA licence number is, and look it up to check it’s validity in this document. Be sure to have sight of the actual certificate and check expiry dates against those liste [...]

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2 04, 2018

Drones for events

By |April 2nd, 2018|Categories: Aerial Filming |Tags: |Comments Off on Drones for events

Drones will appear at more events than ever this summer But it is very important you know the rules before allowing a drone pilot to film an event. In the UK anyone using a drone for paid work must have approval from the CAA and hold correct insurance. All qualified drone operators are issued with a yearly PFCO (permission for commercial operation) by the CAA.All qualified pilots must attend ground school, complete an operations manual and be flight tested before the CAA will issue the pilot or company permission.As an example, No drones can be flown within 150m of 1000 or more [...]

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20 03, 2018

Drone Photography in London

By |March 20th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Photography in London

Drone photography of London is a fantastic way to capture the familiar sights and landmarks of our capital city.Shots of the Thames, the London Eye and The Tower of London are instantly recognisable. The centre of London’s skyline is changing rapidly as impressive new buildings are erected, and they make a great subject for aerial photography.The use of drones in congested areas is heavily regulated, and the rules are particularly tight in London. The presence of London City Airport, high volumes of local helicopter traffic and concerns over terrorism are just some of the reasons f [...]

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20 03, 2018

Aerial Filming in Yorkshire

By |March 20th, 2018|Categories: General |Tags: |Comments Off on Aerial Filming in Yorkshire

Find Aerial Filming in YorkshireStunning countryside, castles and abbeys and other historic landmarks makes Yorkshire an ideal place for aerial filming. The Yorkshire Dales has always been a popular venue for photographers, and the views from the air are even more spectacular than those on the ground.Aerial filming in Yorkshire with a drone often requires special permissions from land owners and local authorities. A CAA approved drone pilot will know how to conduct flights safely and within the law. Flying in congested areas such as York presents it’s own challenges, but an experie [...]

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14 03, 2018

Drone Filming Companies

By |March 14th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Filming Companies

Drone Filming Companies for hire Drone filming companies have been around for a few years, but the recent boom in the industry has seen hundreds of new ones appearing. Some specialise in specific types of work such as film production for film and television, and others use their unmanned aircraft for a range of jobs.A search on Google will bring up a list of hundreds of drone filming companies in the UK, and it can be confusing if you want to book one. Here are some tips for finding the best one for the work you need.Does the company have experience in the right field? For example, i [...]

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