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 [...]

30 12, 2020

Gold Certified Drone Operators with Drone Safe Register

By |December 30th, 2020|Categories: Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming CAA Featured General Members News Newsletter-Articles Promotions |Tags: |Comments Off on Gold Certified Drone Operators with Drone Safe Register

Gold Certified Drone OperatorsWith over 6,000 CAA Approved PfCO holders, and hundreds more set to qualify in 2021, Drone Safe Register™ has over the last 5 years endeavoured to set the benchmark for the hiring of trained, safe and insured commercial drone operators.Gold Certified members – The safest, most skilled and advanced operators available. In an increasingly expanding and rapidly diversifying industry, it has never been more important to stand out as the safest, most skilled and advanced operators available.We have recognised that with the introduction of new laws an [...]

13 11, 2020

Drone Virtual Tours

By |November 13th, 2020|Categories: Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming CAA DJI Elevated Mast Hire General Members News Photographer Photography Property Schools Thermal Imaging Weddings |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Virtual Tours

Drone Virtual ToursDrone Virtual Tours are providing a powerful and unique way of showcasing interactive interpretations of your location and surrounding amenities.At Drone Safe Register™, we have an established network of CAA Approved, professional members with a vast range of skills.A number of Drone Safe Register™ members complete high-resolution Virtual Tours for Commercial, Residential and Industrial properties, to name a few.Find your local Virtual Tour drone pilotThe innovation of FPV (First Person View) has seen numerous members of our community expanding their skills in [...]

9 11, 2020

The Power of Networking in the Drone Industry

By |November 9th, 2020|Categories: Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming Agriculture Articles Boats and Shipping CAA Cablecam DJI Elevated Mast Hire General Hobbyist Inspections & Surveys Insurance Members News Newsletter-Articles Photographer Photography Promotions Property Schools Stock Thermal Imaging Uncategorized |Tags: |Comments Off on The Power of Networking in the Drone Industry

The Power of Networking in the Drone IndustryIn 2015, Mark Boyt set up Drone Safe Register™, the UK’s first professional network of safe, legal and insured drone operators for hire.After noticing a gap in the market for a safe and supportive group of legal and professionally trained drone operators, Mark knew there was an opportunity for something to be done to increase networking in the drone industry.Drone Safe Register™ was launched and is now the UK’s largest network of CAA Approved Drone Operators. Our members provide a quality service for residential property, industria [...]

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 [...]

26 10, 2020

What will a Church roof inspection cost?

By |October 26th, 2020|Categories: Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming CAA General Inspections & Surveys Insurance Members News Photographer Photography Property |Tags: |Comments Off on What will a Church roof inspection cost?

Save Money Completing your Church Roof Inspections by DroneYou can book online today - HEREDrones offer a state of the art access solution for surveys and inspection work. If you’re wondering how much a Church roof inspection will cost in the UK, this article will give you a good understanding.Drones are rapidly becoming the solution to significantly reducing the cost and dangers of data retrieval. By embracing the use of drones, you will save time and money, all the while maintaining the highest level of safety and aerial data quality.Drone Safe Register is the largest network of [...]

14 10, 2020

Successful Women in the Drone Industry

By |October 14th, 2020|Categories: Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming CAA DJI Featured Members News Photographer Photography Property Weddings |Tags: |Comments Off on Successful Women in the Drone Industry

Women Drone FlyersOur very own leading lady Psyona WilliamsLearn about her launch into the Drone Industry and the success she’s had being a part of it.Psyona Williams, 25, a keen Landscape Photographer from Oxford, was first introduced to the droning world at the Photography Show in Birmingham.Sharing her passion for photography, Psyona credits her Father, Steve Williams, for getting her interested in the droning industry. Having first seen a drone in flight at the Photography Show in 2016, Psyona recalls that she was instantly interested in the potential of this small and mighty n [...]

30 03, 2020

10 Things To Do During the Coronavirus Lockdown

By |March 30th, 2020|Categories: News Members |Tags: |Comments Off on 10 Things To Do During the Coronavirus Lockdown

10 Things Commercial Drone Operators Can Do During the Coronavirus LockdownThe drone industry has never been an easy ride, but who could’ve imagined we’d not only be grounded but completely housebound in 2020! At Drone Safe Register we were looking forward to a bumper year and there were signs of increasing enquiries, major accounts coming onboard and an upturn an interest across industries. And then Boom! The Coronavirus crisis hits and the world stops turning.On the positive, drone pilots are a resilient bunch. We have to be to get through the process of approval, keep up with [...]

23 09, 2019

Drone Safe Register Secure More Contracts For Its Members

By |September 23rd, 2019|Categories: News Members |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Safe Register Secure More Contracts For Its Members

Drone Industry opportunitiesOrder drone photography online HEREDrone Safe Register has started on its first national media campaign to secure more contracts for you, its members, and to promote the whole UAV industry to potential large-scale adopters.Spearheaded by DSR’s new Major Accounts Manager, Frank George , the campaign intends to raise the profile of UAV operators in their local towns, counties and regions through targeted press releases, business articles, media coverage and photo-opportunities.“The UK UAV industry is still very much in its infancy and the majority of bus [...]

20 09, 2019

No change in how unconfirmed drone near misses reported

By |September 20th, 2019|Categories: News Members |Tags: |Comments Off on No change in how unconfirmed drone near misses reported

The way unconfirmed drone v manned aircraft near misses are reported and logged will not change anytime soon, was the message delegates heard at a top-table meeting held in London yesterday (Thursday 19/09) The AirProx Stakeholder Engagement Meeting at the Royal Aeronautical Society was organised by the Association of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (ARPAS) and was attended by representatives from across the UAV industry, including Adrian Westwood from Drone Safe Register. The delegates were addressed by Andrew Hamilton, UAS Sector Lead at the CAA; Aleks Kowalski, a commercial airl [...]

20 05, 2019

Find My Drone Pilot

By |May 20th, 2019|Categories: Featured Articles General Members |Tags: |Comments Off on Find My Drone Pilot

Our Drone Pilot Portal & UAV HubThe drone industry is new and changing fast. December 2018 saw apparent drone related activity close Gatwick airport and created a ripple effect amongst the general public with regards to drone operators, and some changes in the law regarding how all drone pilots (both commercial and amateur) can operate.visit our new online drone storeFIND MY DRONE PILOT NOWCouple this with the legislation changes that were already in the pipeline to bring the UK into line with the EASA standards and running a UAV business or even enjoying drones in your leisure t [...]

14 05, 2019

Professional Members Meeting Agenda (Gatwick)

By |May 14th, 2019|Categories: General Members |Tags: |Comments Off on Professional Members Meeting Agenda (Gatwick)

We are delighted to now invite Professional Members to our next Business Meeting.Venue – Gatwick Aviation Museum RH6 0BTDate – 19th June 2019The DSR meeting will bring together the leaders in the drone industry and will cover the following subjects:Jessops Product UpdatesDrones & Insurance – Qlaims Tech UpdateMeet DSR’s New Marketing TeamCoverdrone – Drone Insurance UpdateMeet Commercial Drone ProfessionalCAA – UAS Unit Heads, Andrew Hamilton & Kev Woolsey – Q&A’s New RegulationsBBQ Style Lunch, Museum Tour & Shackleton Start Up (Subject to Fire Crew)S [...]

22 12, 2018

DSR New Members’ Benefit – Online Forum

By |December 22nd, 2018|Categories: Members |Tags: |Comments Off on DSR New Members’ Benefit – Online Forum

Drone Safe Register Member Benefits The last few weeks have seen a lot of changes in DSR’s online world, with the introduction of our brand new website.Obviously this is a very public change as all of our visitors are beginning to enjoy its new features and functions.However, we’ve also been working hard behind the scenes bringing on a new member benefit – the Forum.This is exclusively available to all of our drone pilot members and is a one stop shop for all DSR resources – from website branding to forms and templates.More importantly perhaps, for our members, this is where [...]

14 10, 2018

DSR Member Spotlight – Jamie Newson-Smith and FlightSight

By |October 14th, 2018|Categories: News Members |Tags: |Comments Off on DSR Member Spotlight – Jamie Newson-Smith and FlightSight

Drone Expert Jamie Newson-SmithJamie Newson-Smith is the owner of FlightSight – the drone business he created to provide professional aerial photography and videography in a number of business areas ranging from aerial inspections through events and marketing to agricultural surveys.He’s a DSR member who has actually just taken the decision to renew his membership after his first year and he has a lot to say about why this is and the benefits that being part of the UK’s biggest qualified and legal drone pilot network has brought to him. We͛re going to let him tell yo [...]

1 10, 2018

Drone Safe Register Members Really do Feel the Benefits

By |October 1st, 2018|Categories: News Members |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Safe Register Members Really do Feel the Benefits

Drone Safe Register Members Really do Feel the BenefitsWe spend lots of time telling people within the drone community exactly how being a DSR member can offer great advantages – From support and resources through to lead generation and stock footage sales income – but for this blog post we thought you might like to hear it from the horse’s mouth.  Danny Rutterford of R.D-Rutterford Droneography (www.rutterford-droneography.co.uk) has been so impressed with the benefit he’s already had from his membership, that he is telling people all about it on his website .Danny is r [...]

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 [...]