11 03, 2019

Drones and Art – Collmot Drones

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Drones and ArtDrones can be used to complete a great deal of functions, from inspections and surveys to search and rescue but this Hungarian company is using them in a completely new way – to create beautiful art in the sky.There are not many people who don’t enjoy the spectacle of lights in the sky but in a world where fireworks are becoming increasingly criticised for their detrimental effect on the environment and effect on local animals and wildlife, these drone shows could provide a perfect solution.Collmot say that their aim, with their creation of their multi-drone aerial [...]

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9 03, 2019

UAVs and Search and Rescue

By |March 9th, 2019|Categories: Articles Featured |Tags: |Comments Off on UAVs and Search and Rescue

Drones for Search and Rescue In September 2018 DJI added a very interesting video to their YouTube channel.  It detailed experiments to measure the different in performance between search and rescue teams with and without drones.The results make for interesting viewing in terms of the drone’s potential as a life saving tool as well as a business asset.“The potential for drones to save lives is clear – at least 160 people have been rescued by drones around the world.” Romeo Durscher, DJI Director of Public Safety Integration2018 was also the year when the RNLI trialled dr [...]

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28 01, 2019

Benefits of drones in Agriculture

By |January 28th, 2019|Categories: Articles Agriculture Inspections & Surveys |Tags: |Comments Off on Benefits of drones in Agriculture

Drones in AgricultureIt’s largely agreed that the UK and Ireland have barely begun to tap into the huge potential that commercial drones have to offer.An industry still in its infancy, the business world is still investigating ways in which drones and unmanned aerial vehicles in general can make operations faster, safer and more cost efficient.One area that has been quicker to the party in leveraging ‘drone power’ is agriculture.  In fact 18% of farmers are now thought to be using drones in some form to assist them with their land management.  Particularly impressive [...]

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26 01, 2019

Drones & the Good News

By |January 26th, 2019|Categories: Articles General |Tags: |Comments Off on Drones & the Good News

Drones have been subject to a lot of bad press over the recent years, not least following the events at Gatwick and Heathrow in December 2018.Here at Drone Safe Register, we don’t feel that enough is factually known about the circumstances on those days in December last year for us to make a specific comment as yet, although we are working through legal and governmental channels to see where we can take the drone industry moving forward.It’s clear that there are concerns over illegal operators, the criminal fraternity, safety and invasion of privacy, something of course Commercia [...]

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22 12, 2018

Gatwick Drone Disruption - Press Release

By |December 22nd, 2018|Categories: Articles News |Tags: |Comments Off on Gatwick Drone Disruption - Press Release

PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate Release 22nd December 2018Commercial Certified Drone Pilots Fear Knee-Jerk Reaction to Illegal Drone Activity at GatwickDrone Safe Register (DSR), who represent around 500 professional, commercially approved CAA certified drone pilots, are expressing concern that due to public pressure authorities and legislators will rush to make legal recommendations for the use of drones that will not be fit for purpose.Baroness Randerson has already today launched ill-informed political rhetoric on increasing further legislation in particular widening the airport p [...]

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16 11, 2018

Drones and Low Flying Military Aircraft

By |November 16th, 2018|Categories: News Articles Featured |Tags: |Comments Off on Drones and Low Flying Military Aircraft

Whether you are flying your drone for fun or profit, the need to fly safely and legally is often discussed.  Height limits and airspace restrictions are set out in the Drone Code for all to follow and doing so will help to avoid conflict with manned aircraft and the risks that this poses.  Generally speaking, civilian manned aircraft will operate over the 400 foot ceiling applied to UAV flights and so you would think that observance of these limits would be sufficient to keep the airspace safe for all. However, when carrying out essential training for operations, military aircraft [...]

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11 03, 2021

Promoting Diversity in the Drone Industry on International Women’s Day and Every Other Day

By |March 11th, 2021|Categories: A2CofC Drone Training Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming Articles CAA General Hobbyist Members News Promotions |Tags: |Comments Off on Promoting Diversity in the Drone Industry on International Women’s Day and Every Other Day

It is no secret that the drone industry is predominantly made up of male drone enthusiasts. Studies suggest that a mere 5% of the drone industry is made up of women. But how can we move to diversify this industry? We have taken a look back at our interview with Psyona Williams, one of our female members and highlighted some of the many reasons we feel it is important to encourage diversity among this rapidly expanding industry.Drone Safe Register™ works closely with a number of talented people and companies that aid us in delivering exceptional service to both our members and our m [...]

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23 04, 2019

Peter Jones, Jessops & DJI back Drones for Schools Programme

By |April 23rd, 2019|Categories: Articles Featured General Jessops News Peter Jones Schools |Tags: |Comments Off on Peter Jones, Jessops & DJI back Drones for Schools Programme

Drone Safe Register launch ‘Drones for Schools’This free programme will be available to each of our professional members to use as a dynamic resource opportunity for their local area.It provides them with all the information they need to deliver a structured educational and high-quality programme for pupils within the 7-11-year educational category within the school system throughout the UK and Ireland.Backed by tech giants Jessops, our mutual investor Peter Jones CBE and DJI, the world leader in drone manufacturing, this is the first national programme of its kind designed to ed [...]

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22 03, 2021

Drone Safe Register™ Welcomes Increased Enforcement Surrounding Drone Crime

By |March 22nd, 2021|Categories: A2CofC Drone Training Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming Articles CAA DJI Drone Safe Store EASA Members News |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Safe Register™ Welcomes Increased Enforcement Surrounding Drone Crime

The new campaign has been announced for the UK following a record high of 336 drone-related crimes within the last 5 months. ‘Operation Foreverwing’ comes shortly after the introduction of new drone laws in the UK (brought in at the beginning of January, imposed by EASA) which has seen an increase in the confusion surrounding the safe and legal use of drones.The new campaign will see an increase of dedicated teams across the UK that will be tasked with enforcing the fines and confiscations of drones if individuals are not sticking to the rules. The campaign will also seek to [...]

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29 03, 2021

Can you be fined if you hire an illegal drone pilot for commercial drone work?

By |March 29th, 2021|Categories: Articles |Tags: |Comments Off on Can you be fined if you hire an illegal drone pilot for commercial drone work?

We understand that finding a drone operator can be a difficult process. As the drone industry continues to establish its benefits as an option to those that may not have even considered the advanced aerial perspectives for inspections, marketing and surveillance before, there is still a long way to go for aerial options to become a first-thought.When looking for an operator to complete your aerial requests, it is imperative that you understand the necessary commercial permissions a drone operator must hold to ensure that the process of aerial data retrieval complies with the law.&nbs [...]

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11 06, 2021

There’s a Drone Flying Over My House - What Do I Do?

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As we emerge further from the national lockdown, there will no doubt be an increase in the number of drones flying above us in the sky. Whether they are flying commercially or for pleasure they are becoming a common feature in the skies of Britain. But what happens when a drone flies to close for comfort? What happens when drone noise becomes a disturbance? What happens when I think they are filming me?Know your rights and what to do when you see a drone flying over your house. [...]

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24 06, 2021

What Is A Drone Inspection?

By |June 24th, 2021|Categories: Inspections & Surveys Agriculture Articles News Property Schools Members |Tags: |Comments Off on What Is A Drone Inspection?

The employment of drone technology is rapidly increasing across a broad spectrum of business, research and recreational applications. Over recent years drone usage has expanded to include a variety of different tasks,  including but not limited to aerial photography and videography (or cinematography),  emergency response services, search-and-rescue operations and, as we will be discussing in this article; drones are an emerging innovation in the field of inspections.  [...]

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17 09, 2021

Download Drone Stock Footage Now

By |September 17th, 2021|Categories: Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming General Featured Insurance News Articles Property Photography |Tags: |Comments Off on Download Drone Stock Footage Now

When browsing the internet looking “aerial stock footage for download” you will no doubt run into the issue of finding dozens of different websites, offering stock footage for sale. Unfortunately, these sites often pretend to specialise in “drone stock footage” when this is simply not the case. Drone Safe Register offers the UK’s most comprehensive drone stock footage library and is the only site that can guarantee that the footage is from genuine, experienced drone operators who are the best in the business.  [...]

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26 01, 2022

Drone For Funeral

By |January 26th, 2022|Categories: Articles General |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone For Funeral

Losing a loved one is always a  challenging time for friends, family, and communities. With the changes to how memorial services are coordinated since the impact of the pandemic, organisers have had to adapt. Funeral organisers turned to the many applications of drones to assist in the process of grieving and helping connect families despite restrictions. [...]

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13 05, 2022

Make Sure Your Drone Pilot is Insured

By |May 13th, 2022|Categories: Articles Insurance |Tags: |Comments Off on Make Sure Your Drone Pilot is Insured

What is drone insurance?There are different types of drone insurance, some optional and some required by law. For a hobby drone flyer, it makes sense to insure their equipment and this is available at very reasonable prices. Some drone owners assume that their equipment is covered by Home Insurance but this isn’t necessarily the case. As well as the drone and related equipment, specialist drone insurance policies for recreational use usually include cover for damage to third party property - for example, if the drone hits a car. [...]

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18 01, 2023

2022 Drone Safe Register Newsletter

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What happened in 2022?We wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for your support in making the Drone Safe Register the premier destination for finding qualified and insured drone pilots in the United Kingdom. In the past year, we have seen tremendous growth in the use of drones for a wide range of applications, from film and television to agriculture and real estate. As the demand for these services continues to rise, we are committed to providing our members with the resources and support they need to succeed in this exciting and rapidly-evolving industry.Looking [...]

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9 02, 2023

Drone Solar Panel Inspections

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The green energy agenda has accelerated over the past couple of years and what was once regarded as ‘future technology’ is now commonplace. Electric cars have become cheaper to buy and practical to use, and new methods of heating and powering homes are readily available. One of the most cost-effective green energy solutions is the use of solar panels.Solar panel systems have grown in popularity as a source of renewable energy for several reasons. They are commonly used in homes, workplaces, and even industrial complexes. Although they save money in the long run, solar panels do o [...]

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24 05, 2023

How to Find the Best Local Drone Operator

By |May 24th, 2023|Categories: Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming Articles |Tags: |Comments Off on How to Find the Best Local Drone Operator

Need a local drone operator? Don't settle for less than the best. The UK drone industry has experienced a boom over the last couple of years with a surge in demand for aerial photography and inspection work. This has been great for the economy and has driven the launch of thousands of new businesses. But not all drone operators work to the same standard, and some have jumped on the bandwagon to make a fast buck.  [...]

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19 06, 2023

DJI Customer Experience Centre

By |June 19th, 2023|Categories: DJI Drone Safe Store Aerial Filming Articles Aerial Video and Filming |Tags: |Comments Off on DJI Customer Experience Centre

DJI Experience CentreIt’s almost three years to the day since Drone Safe Store was launched, and founder Mark Boyt and his team have now taken another leap forward to launch the UK’s first DJI Customer Experience Centre. The same ethos is the foundation of this new venture - delivering the best products available in the drone market with exceptional service and expertise.  [...]

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