4 05, 2019

Drone Registration – 6 Questions for the CAA and Government

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CAA Drone RegistrationDSR asks 6 Questions of the CAA and Government about the incoming drone registration process and feePurchase Drone Operator ID Stickers HERELong before the December 2018 Gatwick drone incident, the Government in compliance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), agreed to implement the EASA harmonised rules and regulations for safe drone operations. In 2018, the UK Government mandated a drone registration and education scheme in the UK to strengthen, they believe, ‘the accountability of drone users and their awareness of how to fly their drones [...]

8 04, 2019

Flying near Airports and Aerodromes and other ANO Amendments

By |April 8th, 2019|Categories: Articles CAA Featured General |Tags: |Comments Off on Flying near Airports and Aerodromes and other ANO Amendments

Flying near Airports and Aerodromes and other ANO AmendmentsAs drone technology has become more and more a part of everyday life, it has become increasingly clear that amendments have will continue to be required to the UK’s Air Navigation Order.  The law is never finished as the saying goes and must change to reflect the circumstances and sometimes, the events, of the day. One such event that can be credited with heralding the first of two rounds of changes of SUA operators in 2019, is the shutdown of Gatwick airport in December 2018 and again at Heathrow shortly after, by u [...]

18 03, 2019

CAA Regulations – Evolution and Revolution

By |March 18th, 2019|Categories: CAA Featured |Tags: |Comments Off on CAA Regulations – Evolution and Revolution

CAA Drone RegulationsThe world of aviation is facing a brand new challenge in the form of drone operators.  Although currently much of the same aviation law applies to the pilot of a drone as much as to the pilot of a jet, it has to be recognised that UAVs have their own set of challenges and requirements.At this point in the industry’s development, commercial operators will recognise that the world of SUA legislation is in a state of near constant change as the various regulators grapple with an evolving technology and how it applies to a new cohort of aviators.The Air Naviga [...]

12 03, 2019

March 13th 2019 Air Navigation Order Amendments

By |March 12th, 2019|Categories: Articles CAA Featured |Tags: |Comments Off on March 13th 2019 Air Navigation Order Amendments

As drone technology has become more and more a part of everyday life, it has become increasingly clear that amendments have been required to the UK’s Air Navigation Order.The law is never finished as the saying goes and must change to reflect the circumstances and sometimes, the events, of the day.One such event that can be credited with heralding the first of two rounds of changes of SUA operators in 2019, is the shutdown of Gatwick airport in December 2018 by the apparent unauthorised drone activity. Whether you feel that the amendments are a kneejerk response to an event that is [...]

12 01, 2019

CAA Airspace Portal – Checking for Changes

By |January 12th, 2019|Categories: CAA News |Tags: |Comments Off on CAA Airspace Portal – Checking for Changes

CAA Airspace PortalAirspace counts as an invisible national assetPut simply, it is defined as the part of the atmosphere controlled by a State above its territory and over the sea which it is committed to provide air navigation services.It is divided into two main categories – controlled and uncontrolled space and in the UK, the CAA is the body that’s responsible for administering the rules and regulations regarding it.Over time, obviously, the needs for the airspace change and so the airspace classes need to be amended so they can meet these requirements.  These changes can [...]

24 12, 2018

The CAA Drone Awareness Study 2018

By |December 24th, 2018|Categories: CAA |Tags: |Comments Off on The CAA Drone Awareness Study 2018

It’s easy to be misled by the news headlines into thinking that drones have nothing positive to offer the UK economy and indeed society but the CAA, as the body in charge of creating the set of rules and regulations that control their use, were keen to get behind the front pages and find out what people really thought about UAVs. So they interviewed a large number of people from members of the public through to commercial pilots to try to find out where opinion really lies and to be able to build a picture to help them shape the future of the UK Drone Industry. A recent report [...]

10 12, 2018

CAA Begin their Drone Consultation

By |December 10th, 2018|Categories: CAA News |Tags: |Comments Off on CAA Begin their Drone Consultation

CAA Drone ConsultationThe 30th May 2018 saw the government’s announcement that further drone laws were being introduced as part of their ‘ Industrial Strategy: the Grand Challenges ’  initiative designed to take drones safely forward into the UK’s future.These laws will affect all drone users (flying craft over 250g which includes the DJI Spark) from the casual hobbyist to the full time commercial pilot but the good news is that we all have time to prepare.The CAA have just launched their own consultation survey to allow them to build the necessary systems and [...]

29 09, 2018

CAA Provide Clarification Regarding Thames

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CAA Provide Clarification over River ThamesIt seems that a long running debate over the control that the Port of London Authority can exercise over drone pilots has finally been settled with written confirmation from the CAA.The Port of London Authority (PLA) is responsible for enforcing the laws and regulations that apply on the tidal River Thames – a stretch of 95 miles running from Teddington to the North Sea.  They publish on their website a page specific to the use of Drones / Unmanned Aerial Vehicles which sets out a number of requirements along with a statemen [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

1 05, 2021

Drone Operators Are At Risk This Summer - Where Can I Legally Fly a Drone in The UK?

By |May 1st, 2021|Categories: CAA A2CofC Drone Training Drone Safe Store Featured Hobbyist |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Operators Are At Risk This Summer - Where Can I Legally Fly a Drone in The UK?

The CAA and NPCC have joined forces with the Home Office and the Department for Transport to act on drone crime, launching ‘Operation Foreverwing’ on the 22nd of March following a huge 330+ reports of drone misuse in just 5 months. The rise in drone crime comes at a time in which lines have been blurred in the industry following new regulations (brought in on the 31st December 2020) reflecting a more risk-based approach. As enforcement within the Open Category lies with the police, this is likely to stretch their resources.Drone technology is growing increasingly popular amo [...]

22 06, 2021

Aerial Photography & Video For Schools

By |June 22nd, 2021|Categories: Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming CAA Photography Schools Property |Tags: |Comments Off on Aerial Photography & Video For Schools

With a myriad of Covid-19 safety precautions in place in schools up and down the country, it is tough capturing such a memorable year on camera. This is particularly true of end-of-year photographs, especially for those leaving the school. Luckily, our network of professional drone pilots can provide a solution! Our experts can help you capture the perfect image - from the air! [...]

25 06, 2021

What Qualifications Do I Need To Become A Commercial Drone Operator?

By |June 25th, 2021|Categories: A2CofC Drone Training CAA Hobbyist Members |Tags: |Comments Off on What Qualifications Do I Need To Become A Commercial Drone Operator?

When becoming a commercial drone operator, there are hundreds of rules and regulations to be aware of before you can start legally earning remuneration for your aerial work. Whilst it can be daunting, Drone Safe Register is here to support you on your journey. Although you don't necessarily need any qualifications to buy or fly a drone, depending on the type and weight, you may be restricted in where you can fly it and which models you can lawfully operate. Over the last few years, the laws around drone ownership have changed dramatically. When it comes to commercial operat [...]

28 06, 2021

CAP1361 REMOVED - You Can No Longer Easily Check An Operators Authority!

By |June 28th, 2021|Categories: CAA Aerial Video and Filming Aerial Filming Aerial Photography A2CofC Drone Training |Tags: |Comments Off on CAP1361 REMOVED - You Can No Longer Easily Check An Operators Authority!

A recent change to the CAA’s information for the public has meant that it is significantly harder to check the validity of unmanned aircraft operators and has made it significantly harder for operators to prove their validity to the general public. [...]

6 08, 2021

Amazon Drone Deliveries Ruined By The CAA

By |August 6th, 2021|Categories: CAA Featured General News |Tags: |Comments Off on Amazon Drone Deliveries Ruined By The CAA

Ever since the first announcement of Amazon Prime Air back in 2016, professional drone operators have voiced significant concerns regarding the safety and practicality of using drones for commercial deliveries. Could this be down to the CAA and the Alauda Airspeeder Incident? [...]

19 11, 2021

CAA Changes To Operator IDs

By |November 19th, 2021|Categories: CAA News General |Tags: |Comments Off on CAA Changes To Operator IDs

Drone pilots across the country are keeping an eye on their inboxes as they await the dreaded email from the CAA informing them of changes to their Operator ID.Learn how this new format change from the CAA affects your drone operations in 2021 and beyond! [...]

8 12, 2021

Safe Drone Flying In The UK

By |December 8th, 2021|Categories: CAA A2CofC Drone Training General Hobbyist |Tags: |Comments Off on Safe Drone Flying In The UK

At Drone Safe Register, we feel it’s important to highlight the importance of safe drone flying throughout the UK.That’s why we work with our leading industry partners to promote and maintain safe drone flying within the UK.Whether you are a commercial pilot or a hobbyist, safe drone flying and flying within the law is essential. [...]

11 02, 2022

The Great Exit: Why Are So Many Operators Leaving the Drone Industry?

By |February 11th, 2022|Categories: Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming CAA Drone Safe Store Newsletter-Articles |Tags: |Comments Off on The Great Exit: Why Are So Many Operators Leaving the Drone Industry?

Why Are So Many Commercial Operators Leaving the Drone Industry?Drone technology has advanced at an incredible pace in recent years. Aircraft functionality, safety features, camera quality and sheer power to capture and process aerial data is mind-blowing. The recently launched Mavic 3 is evidence of this, making pro-quality an affordable option for anyone serious about making money as a drone operator.It’s been a slow start in the UK but industries and the public are recognising the benefits of practical applications of aerial technology. Insurance companies, surveyors, energy com [...]

22 04, 2022

A Business Built on Safe, Legal Drone Flights

By |April 22nd, 2022|Categories: General CAA Uncategorized Members |Tags: |Comments Off on A Business Built on Safe, Legal Drone Flights

As the name of our organisation suggests, we are all about safe drone flying - safe and legal. When our CEO Mark Boyt created Drone Safe Register it was with a vision to be able to offer the benefits drones can bring to the general public. The technology has advanced at a rapid pace since, and drones are far easier and safer to fly. But in the wrong hands and without the right training and experience a drone can still cause harm.  [...]

29 01, 2024

Genuine Commercial Drone Pilots Deserve Better

By |January 29th, 2024|Categories: CAA |Tags: |Comments Off on Genuine Commercial Drone Pilots Deserve Better

Previously, drone operators needed to have permission from the CAA for “commercial operations”. Now, using a drone for commercial purposes does not require any special permission.It's crucial to bring back the days when the CAA knew how many commercial operators the UK had, how many pilots were insured, and how many hours each operator was flying for, including accidents/incidents.Due to the changes in regulations, specifically The Unmanned Aircraft Regulation and changes to the Air Navigation Order, the CAA has massively reduced its control over commercial drone operators.& [...]