28 01, 2021

There's a drone at the end of the tunnel!

By |January 28th, 2021|Categories: Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming CAA DJI EASA Elevated Mast Hire General Inspections & Surveys Insurance Members News Photographer Photography Property Thermal Imaging Weddings |Tags: |Comments Off on There's a drone at the end of the tunnel!

There’s a drone at the end of the tunnel!In early 2020 everything came to a halt as the UK worked to bend the covid curve. The following months have affected everyone in the UK in one way or another and the Drone Industry has been no exception. But, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel and it’s in the form of a drone!Covid-19 Update – What this means for the Drone IndustryFollowing an update on the 27th of January 2021, the Prime Minister has announced the transition out of National Lockdown will be addressed on the 22nd of February 2021. We eagerly anticipate the return [...]

4 11, 2020

Out-the-box Ideas for Lockdown 2.0

By |November 4th, 2020|Categories: Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming Agriculture Articles Boats and Shipping CAA Cablecam DJI Dragons Den Drone Safe Store EASA Elevated Mast Hire Featured General Hobbyist Inspections & Surveys Insurance legacy Marine Members News Photographer Photography Promotions Property Schools Stock Thermal Imaging Uncategorized Weddings Wind and Solar Farms |Tags: |Comments Off on Out-the-box Ideas for Lockdown 2.0

Out-the-box Ideas for Lockdown 2.0Did you know that Drone Safe Register™ have a network of safe, trained and professional drone operators ready for take-off? We’ve compiled a list of out-the-box ideas to help you utilise our members’ drone services throughout lockdown 2.0.Another lockdown is looming and many people are wondering how their business operations will continue amid the increasing restrictions imposed by the UK Government.Drone Services are being increasingly recognised as a cheaper and safer alternative for smart data collection.Socially distanced operations ar [...]

3 11, 2020

Drone Safe Register™ is 5 years old!

By |November 3rd, 2020|Categories: Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming Articles CAA DJI Dragons Den Drone Safe Store EASA Featured General Hobbyist Inspections & Surveys Insurance Members News Newsletter-Articles Promotions Property Stock |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Safe Register™ is 5 years old!

Drone Safe Register™ Turns 5!The Drone Safe team have worked tirelessly over the past 5 years to structure and establish a network of safe, trained and insured professionals, something we are very proud of.As a result of this hard work, thousands of people are now using our professional network of drone operators, hundreds of members are making their mark in the drone industry and we remain the nations most trusted platform for commercial drone operators.Not only does our platform provide a number of working opportunities for our registered members, but a safe and secure community [...]

29 10, 2020

A2 CofC Advanced Membership Launched

By |October 29th, 2020|Categories: Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming Articles CAA DJI Drone Safe Store EASA Featured General Hobbyist Inspections & Surveys Insurance Members News Newsletter-Articles Photographer Photography Stock |Tags: |Comments Off on A2 CofC Advanced Membership Launched

A2 CofC Drone Operator Membership Plans with Drone Safe Register™Things are changing at Drone Safe Register™As the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) rolls out the introduction of the A2 CofC, we have launched a new  ‘Advanced’ membership in addition to our current membership options.This new and exclusive Advanced Membership option will be offered at £208 + VAT, per year with an additional one-of £50 charge in the first year for a one-on-one zoom training session, with one of our professional members. This online training not only provides an invaluable level of support f [...]

28 10, 2020

Our October Newsletter

By |October 28th, 2020|Categories: Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming Articles CAA DJI Drone Safe Store EASA Featured General Hobbyist Inspections & Surveys Insurance Members News Newsletter-Articles Photographer Photography Promotions Property Schools Stock |Tags: |Comments Off on Our October Newsletter

Drone Safe Register™ October NewsletterMessage from Mark BoytI wanted to take this opportunity to round up all of the changes (both good and trying!) that we’ve experienced over the last few months.A Newsletter is something I have always wanted to be able to deliver so although it is in these circumstances, I am glad to have the ball rolling. You can expect a Newsletter from Drone Safe Register™ at the end of every month from now on.We forecasted for this year to be our best yet, and despite all the challenges we have been successful in achieving that with two months to spare!H [...]

24 09, 2019

ALL commercial Drone Pilots have to take online test and register their drones before the end of November 2019. (Correct at time of publication)

By |September 24th, 2019|Categories: CAA EASA News |Tags: |Comments Off on ALL commercial Drone Pilots have to take online test and register their drones before the end of November 2019. (Correct at time of publication)

Commercial Drone Pilots online testReminder. ALL PfCO holders have to take online test and register their drone before November 30, 2019 The compulsory online Drone Registration and test for UAV operators and pilots comes into force on November 30, 2019, with a £1,000 fine if you do not comply.The online test and Register My Drone will be available from October 1, 2019. The regulations apply to UAVs weighing between 250g and 20kg that are used outdoors.Although commercial UAV operators and pilots have spent thousands of pounds on CAA fees, ground schools and flight tests, undertaken [...]

26 07, 2019

CAA Drone Registration Count Down

By |July 26th, 2019|Categories: EASA |Tags: |Comments Off on CAA Drone Registration Count Down

CAA Drone Registration Count DownIn 2018, the Government decided that there was a need for a drone registration scheme to be put in place.  As companion to this, a competency test pass would also be required in order to legally fly a drone in the UK.Register with us HEREThese requirements apply to all drone users, including leisure flyers and run in addition to the procedure that pilots must follow in order to obtain CAA Permission for Commercial Operation.The CAA launched an initial consultation process to gather ideas and opinions from all interested parties and this week has [...]

15 07, 2019

Understanding EASA Drone Regulations – Categories and Classes – Part 2

By |July 15th, 2019|Categories: CAA EASA Featured |Tags: |Comments Off on Understanding EASA Drone Regulations – Categories and Classes – Part 2

Understanding EASA Drone RegulationsCategories and Classes – Part 2 EASA regulations have been developed to allow free circulation of drones within Europe and apply clear and comprehensive safety standards to the field of unmanned aerial systems. They become applicable in the UK on July 1st 2020.  This blog series looks at separate aspects of the upcoming changes. In this post, we’re going to take a look at the new categories for drone operation and classes of drone. There will be three categories of drone operation and they relate to the level of risk involved in carrying out t [...]

13 07, 2019

Understanding EASA Drone Regulations – an Overview Part 1

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Understanding EASA Drone RegulationsAn Overview – Part 1 The early part of 2019 has seen the publication of a new a set of regulations regarding drone use in Europe. Initially proposed in the Summer of 2015, the aim is to standardise UAS regulations across Europe with a wider goal of promoting the growth of the European drone industry through this simplification across contracted States. However, the regulations themselves look anything but simple so we’re going to look at different aspects over the coming weeks and months to break it all down into more manageable chunks. You [...]

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 [...]