22 11, 2018

Black Friday Offer 15% Off Pro Membership

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Black Friday drone offersJoin Drone Safe Register HereIf your Inbox is anything like ours here at DSR Headquarters, it’s probably filled to the brim with messages offering you the best possible Black Friday deals.  Well, if you don’t need a new flat screen TV but you are looking for a real drone related bargain, then here’s one that you might really appreciate.We are offering an amazing 15% discount off DSR pro membership for one day only – running from midnight to midnight on Black Friday (23rd November) so you’ll need to move quickly if you want to take advantage of [...]

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20 11, 2018

DSR’s First Regional Meeting

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As our membership has grown, so has the interest that lots of industry suppliers have shown in working alongside us and our members to offer a range of member benefits.  One of these benefits has come to fruition recently in the first of our regional meetings. Held in Marlow on 9th November, this gathering was open free of charge to all DSR members (although pre-registration was required) and it brought them together in front of a panel of industry experts including our partners at Jessops.   The room was full to bursting with so many members taking time out of their busy schedule [...]

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19 10, 2018

Drone Flights Indoors – CAA Provide Clarification on Recent Changes

By |October 19th, 2018|Categories: General News |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Flights Indoors – CAA Provide Clarification on Recent Changes

Indoor Drone FlightsThe recent Air Navigation Law Amendment (The Air Navigation Order 2016 as amended) made several very important changes to the drone legislation, not least of which was the introduction of a single weight class for up to 20kg (rather than the previous 0 – 7kg, 7 – 20kg split).  However, there was one amendment with regard to indoor drone flight that seemed to go largely unreported.Prior to the amendment, it was stated by the CAA that the law applied equally to drone flights taking place indoors or outdoors i.e. there was no distinct difference between the [...]

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15 10, 2018

Drone Guide to Understanding Airspace

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This is the third in our series of articles explaining more about the requirements drone pilots have to meet in order to fly both safely and legally.  Understanding some of these issues means that you’ll be better placed to understand when and how drones can offer benefit to you through aerial photography and videography.  This section looks at airspace and the role that it plays.. So the UK (and indeed the world but we’re going to keep to the UK here) are governed by internationally recognised airspace zones as defined and governed by the CAA – Civil Aviation Authority. [...]

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8 10, 2018

Hiring a Drone Operator – Flying Distances

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This is the second part in our series designed to explain some of the basic principles about hiring a drone operator and the standards they have to meet in order to fly safely and legally.  In particular, we’ll be looking at the distances that a drone pilot must keep to as this is something that you’ll often hear talked about and can be a bit confusing. Maximum Height that a Drone Can Fly So a drone may only fly up to 400 feet about the ground, that’s 120 metres.  This is to keep it under the level of most manned aircraft and to minimise the risk of conflict there (although s [...]

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6 10, 2018

Drones WILL Help you to Sell your commercial Property

By |October 6th, 2018|Categories: General News Property |Tags: |Comments Off on Drones WILL Help you to Sell your commercial Property

Commercial Drone Property Photography Today’s property market is an incredibly competitive environment and sellers are always looking for ways to present their property in such a way that it stands out from the rest.  Drone photography and videography can be the perfect way to do this.Unlike ‘the old days’, buyers are not likely to be limited to the properties on display in the window of an estate agent.  Instead, they have the freedom to browse online finding properties that exactly suit their needs and budgets and so they will be often overwhelmed by the sheer choic [...]

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24 09, 2018

Hiring a Drone Operator – What you Need to Know about the Legal Requirements

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There’s no doubt that drones are amazing tools that can provide benefits in so many areas of both our business and personal lives.  If you’re looking at hiring a drone operator however, there are some facts that you need to know about. What are the legal requirements for them to adhere to in order to work safely and legally in the UK? We’ll be publishing a series of blog posts on this subject right here on the DSR website over the coming weeks. We will be aiming to demystify some of the laws, the bizarre press accounts of drone behaviour and explain some of the acronyms that [...]

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11 07, 2018

Professional Drone Pilot Opportunities

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Regarded as toys and the playthings of ‘geeks’ just a couple of years ago, drones are becoming part of everyday life. Industry reports suggest that the number of drones in the UK will triple by 2021. Drones flown for recreation will increase from one to four million, and commercial drones will increase from around 150,000 to 1.5 million. There will be thousands of professional drone pilot opportunities as the industry goes through this rapid phase of growth. Public safety is a major concern as the use of drones increases. In spite of attention-grabbing drone stories in the popula [...]

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8 06, 2018

Drone Camera Hire – 4 Things to Consider

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Drones have opened up exciting new opportunities in the world of professional photography and filming. Not so long ago you’d need a blockbuster movie budget to be able to produce aerial shots. Drone camera hire in the UK has made aerial work much more affordable. Aerial film footage has a cinematic quality and can make even mundane subjects look interesting. Low budget television programs are using aerial footage now thanks to the affordable costs of drone camera hire. If you have a project you think may benefit from aerial photography, consider the following points. Drone camera [...]

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8 06, 2018

How to Hire a Drone Pilot

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How to Hire a Drone Pilot TodayIf you want to know how to hire a drone pilot, Drone Safe Register’s quick quote facility is the perfect place to start. At Drone Safe Register™ we pride ourselves in our ability to put you in touch with some of the very best drone operators the industry has to offer.We are the UK’s leading drone operator for hire service - specialising in delivering quality aerial data and imagery from CAA qualified professionals, ensuring the safe and efficient turnaround of your content requests. We also provide operators for a variety of other services s [...]

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22 05, 2018

What do CAA Approved Drone Pilots Do?

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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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28 04, 2018

Drone Operators in the UK

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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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20 03, 2018

Aerial Filming in Yorkshire

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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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9 03, 2018

Be Creative & Hire A London Based Drone Expert

By |March 9th, 2018|Categories: General Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming Photography |Tags: |Comments Off on Be Creative & Hire A London Based Drone Expert

Don’t let London Stop You Being CreativeWhat better way to see London than from the sky! Aerial shots of landmarks like the Tower of London and London Bridge are iconic images. In some cases you may find stock footage of the area of London you need, and Drone Safe Register have just launched a new UK aerial stock footage library.Not only can you now hire our London and Kent based aerial experts, we have now made it possible to our member captured images instantly.Visit our exciting new uk stock library Aerial filming in London presents many challengesHiring a helicopter is one [...]

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9 03, 2018

Aerial Filming in the UK

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Aerial Filming in the UK with drones Helicopters and light aircraft were the only option for aerial filming in the UK up until a few years ago, but drones are now an affordable alternative.Filming with a drone produces high definition, cinematic video footage, and is great for advertising and marketing. If you need footage of an event, a hotel or leisure facility or anything else that looks great from an aerial perspective, a drone could be the answer.Aerial filming in the UK with a drone is subject to regulation, and it’s important to hire a professional. The drone industry has at [...]

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23 01, 2018

Per Day Drone Insurance From Coverdrone.

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Per Day Drone InsuranceA 12-month drone insurance policy doesn’t suit every commercial UAV operator. That’s why Coverdrone has introduced a flexible “per-day” option that enables less frequent flyers to purchase cover for between one and seven days.To use this new feature, users will be asked to register when they access the Coverdrone system for the first time. This will allow them to log on at any time in the future to enjoy the benefits that the UK’s largest insurer of drones can offer.The new per-day features are perfect for occasional operators. Covering a minimum 24-h [...]

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26 06, 2017

Drone Professional Pilot Directory

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If you’re looking to hire a Drone Pro for your next project then Drone Safe Register can provide you with professional pilots across the UK and Ireland. Find A Drone Pilot HERE Look up your local specialist in aerial imagery using DSR’s homepage map.  All our pilots can be located with just a single click and you can search by location or drone service required. 3D Mapping Aerial Filming Aerial Inspections Aerial Photography Agriculture All Weather Drone Archaeology Construction Emergency Services Support Film Production Filming over Water Heavy Lift Journalism Large E [...]

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12 06, 2017

100% Positive Feedback for Coverdrone

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Last week Drone Safe Register announced that we exclusively partnered with the UK’s leading commercial drone insurer, Coverdrone.As the UK’s leading DRONE HIRE organisation we teamed up with the UK’s leading commercial DRONE INSURER to add value to joining DSR and help advance the commercial drone industry.DSR also partnered with Coverdrone because we recognise the exceptional service and value for money that they provide to our members and the wider commercial drone community.DSR asked our members what their views and experiences of insuring their commercial drones t [...]

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29 07, 2016

UK Commercial Drone Industry

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The UK commercial drone industry has reached a crisis point again.  The UK is awash with illegal drone pilots who are working for commercial gain who think they are above the law. It is a criminal offence to fly a drone for work without permission from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).Illegal drone pilots also typically fly without insurance indemnity meaning that if they crash their drone into your vehicle, property or worse you – there is nobody to pay for the damage.This state of crisis caused by drone pilots working illegally without CAA permission or insurance is unacce [...]

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26 03, 2016

Drone Operator Feedback

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Drone Safe Register is proud to have some of the very best UAV operators in the world. All very easy to find using our digital map.All DSR members are fully insured, CAA approved and available to hire right now.  Drone Safe Register is the UK’s “one stop” shop for anyone looking to hire a professional UAV/Drone operator.  From aerial school photoshoots to full feature films, our pilots are here to help you.  Our highly skilled operators are always on call to discuss any aerial filming requirements you may have?Becoming a member of DSR really does work. If you hav [...]

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