5 02, 2017

DRONES ARE BECOMING ACCEPTED PRACTICE

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In little less than three years the number of professional drone pilots with CAA permissions has grown significantly. This new wave of qualified pilots (who simply didn’t exist five years ago) is leading the way in which drones can be used to save time and improve efficiency.With more and more businesses and sectors realising the benefits of drones, 2017 is expected to see more drone hire than ever.  DSR discusses some of the UK’s sectors that are embracing drones:Film / TVWe are not using it as a drone. That is completely the wrong terminology to use to describe it. We see [...]

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22 12, 2016

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT DRONE REGISTRATION

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Where to register my Drone?Yesterday, the Department for Transport released new plans to ensure safe drone practise and to protect the public.  Measures released for consultation include (21 December 2016)Mandatory Registration of new dronesTougher penalties for illegal flying near no-fly zones and new signs for no-fly zones at sensitive sites such as airports and prisonsMaking drones electronically identifiable so the owner’s details can be passed to police if they are spotted breaking the lawThe consultation will also consider whether there is a need for a new criminal offen [...]

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21 12, 2016

THE 2016 DSR DRONE HIRE AWARDS – WINNERS ANNOUNCED

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Last month, Drone Safe Register (DSR) launched its annual awards to commend and celebrate our members’ outstanding contribution to the UK’s thriving drone industry. 1. The DSR Film & Television Aerial Imagery Award – The best DSR members’ drone work that featured on TV or in a Film is awarded to Michael Kheng of Kurnia Aerial Photography. 2. The DSR Best Commercial Drone Application Award The DSR member who applied the best use of drone technology in the field of UAV mapping, surveying or aerial inspection work is awarded to DSR member Mark Ryan of Rapicam Media. 3. Th [...]

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11 12, 2016

DRONE DIRECTORY UPDATE FOR MEMBERS

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DRONE MEMBERS UPDATE This week Drone Safe Register is delighted to update members on a number of exciting developments including:DSR Premium Stock Site –On track for New Year LaunchThe DSR 2016 Drone Hire Awards UpdateDSR’s attendance at the Drone Show 2016DSR Membership is growing…so is our membership marketingWith less than 2 weeks until Christmas, have a read of the DSR Christmas BlogDSR’s Twelve Days of ChristmasWhat DSR is doing this weekDSR Premium Stock SiteDSR is pleased to inform our members that in a matter of weeks we will be emailing ALL our PRO members their logi [...]

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2 12, 2016

DRONE SAFE REGISTER DECEMBER MEMBER UPDATE

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DECEMBER UPDATEIt’s been a very busy week with many new pro member registrations.  We have new members joining from all corners of Britain. As the Drone Safe Register grows so do our marketing plans.Our new stock footage website remit is with our web developers.  DSR is excited to update our members that the site is taking shape and is on track for launch in the New Year.Anybody looking to buy aerial footage will be able to log on and purchase legally shot aerial imagery.  Production Companies, producers, editors, design agencies will have the peace of mind that thei [...]

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27 11, 2016

ARPAS Member Offer

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ARPAS members can save £50 by joining Drone Safe RegisterFor a limited time only.Drone Safe Register is now running a reduced membership offer to all Association of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems UK (ARPAS-UK) members until the 31st December 2022.Please use discount code ARPAS50If you are a current ARPAS member and would like to see MORE earnings for 221, a warm welcome awaits you.Not only will you feature on our marketed digital map for the next 12 months,  you will also have access to our new stock footage website. You will be able to sell and get [...]

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24 11, 2016

DRONE SAFE & THE CAA PROMOTE DRONE SAFETY

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We are delighted to report that today, the UK Civil Aviation Authority and NATS have launched a new website to help promote drone safety called Drone Safe.The new Drone Safe ‘Dronecode’ website has advice for users on how to operate UAV’s safely and has been set up following a spate of near-misses with planes which we keep seeing within the UK news headlines.These included an incident in July,when an Airbus A320 had a “very near-miss” with a drone near the Shard in central London. One reported stated that, The pilot, who was approaching Heathrow with 165 passengers on board [...]

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12 11, 2016

DRONE SAFE REGISTER LAUNCHES THE 2016 DRONE HIRE AWARDS

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The 2016 Drone Safe Register Awards are here… Drone Safe Register (DSR) is very excited to announce that we have launched our annual Drone Hire awards 2016.DSR is the UK’s NUMBER 1 website for drone hire.  All our UAV pilot members can be easily found on our home page.  We have some of the best safe and legal drone pilots available across the country.And with that in mind DSR is launching its annual awards to commend and celebrate our members’ outstanding contribution to the UK’s thriving drone industry.We have some fantastic trophy awards to reward o [...]

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5 11, 2016

Drone Hire Pilots Rated

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Locate and hire drone pilots Drone pilots operating for commercial gain must by law possess both insurance and CAA permissions.  Therefore, if you are looking to hire a drone pilot it is important to hire a safe and legal operator.Anybody looking to hire can also check to see whether their chosen pilot’s credentials are in place and in date by clicking the LICENCE & INSURANCE of our member’s profiles.  Here you’ll be able to check your pilot’s licence and insurance expiry dates.All members can be located by LOCATION and KEYWORD.  Members can be located by P [...]

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29 10, 2016

The UKs Fast Growing Drone Website

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The nation's largest drone network DSR provides a national, searchable directory containing the contact details and profiles of trained, qualified and insured drone pilots who are available for hire within the UK.Any drone pilot receiving payment for aerial work is legally required to have Civil Aviation Authority permission (PfCO), along with valid insurance documents.  When hiring a drone operator, it is important to ensure you are using a safe and legal UAV pilot.DSR has made the process of finding and hiring a legal drone pilot quick and easy. By ensuring that your drone pil [...]

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21 10, 2016

The Commercial UAV Show 2016!

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This week Drone Safe Register (DSR) is blogging about our attendance at The Commercial UAV Show! On Wednesday and Thursday of this week the 3rd annual Commercial UAV Show took place in London’s ExCeL convention centre. The show is Europe’s biggest dedicated commercial UAV event which showcases both current and next generation civilian /commercial applications. And what an experience it was to be there we can tell you!  With over 100 exhibitors neatly organised (well packed!) into one of ExCeL’s impressive exhibition halls, the two day event was quite literally buzzing from s [...]

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14 10, 2016

The Positive Uses of Drones

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The Positive Uses of Drones today This week Drone Safe Register (DSR) explores the amazing applications in which drones (UAVs) are used. Commercial drone usage spans so many different business types and industry sectors. Drones are entering a new era. The driving force behind drone technology is increasing efficiency, increasing safety and doing so at lower costs. According to Goldman Sachs research, the global commercial drone industry is set to evolve into a $100 billion market by 2020. Right before our very eyes drones are game changing just about every business and industry [...]

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22 09, 2016

September Drone Hire Newsletter

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It’s been a very busy few months with DSR working hard for it’s members over the summer.  In case you missed out, here’s a few highlights. July was our busiest month yet with 4803 visitors to our dedicated UK drone hire directory. August was still impressive at 3759 and already in September we have had 3875 at time of print. Exciting numbers for our members. Remember, DSR do not charge a commission for the work we provide. It is an open marketed directory for members of the public to find legal UAV professionals for hire quickly and easily. Our new aerial property marketing c [...]

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21 09, 2016

Choosing a Drone Hire Company

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What Drone Company Should I Choose To Hire?Find drone companies for hire today with Drone Safe Register, the easy to use ‘drone company hire’ website.Being the UK’s fasting growing ‘drone directory’ we now have drone pilots for hire nationwide.When it comes to finding the right drone company for your aerial needs, it can be tough trying to decide which drone company you should choose to hire.With Drone Safe Register's unique 'Instant Quote' system, your quote will be sent to up to the 5 nearest local pilots.From this point, it's up to you to decide which commercial drone pilo [...]

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16 09, 2016

CAA and Drone Professionals

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CAA Drone Professionals This week, Drone Safe Register (DSR) spoke to Jonathan Nicholson who is the Assistant Director of Corporate Communications at the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Press Office.DSR: What is the role of the CAA concerning drones both as a hobbyist and a professional?CAA:  The CAA’s interest is as an aviation safety regulator.  So our role covers both drone safety whether you are a hobbyist or a professional.  The CAA is interested in making sure that drones can fulfil their potential commercially and that people can enjoy flying their dr [...]

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8 09, 2016

5 Reasons to Hire a Drone Operator

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Drones are revolutionising the way we do business.  The global drone industry is soaring!   From boosting crop productivity; from servicing offshore ships to aerial filming for TV/film, the commercial applications for drones are growing exponentially.  All sectors of industry are benefiting from the application of drone technology with the biggest commercial impacts being witnessed in agriculture, infrastructure, transport, security and media.Video marketing is a massive growing aspect of business.  Internet users just love to click play and find out more about a [...]

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22 08, 2016

DJI WIND 1 Drone

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WIND 1 from DJI Could this be the new DJI motors all-weather drone? Capable of flying in high winds and even rain?Last weekend various media sources shared what they believe is DJI’s new drone, the ‘Wind 1’.  Fitted with 4 powerful DJI motors and twin batteries, power and flight time could be quite impressive.  If correct? This will have the same camera options as DJI’s Inspire and Matrices.  This new drone will be capable of flexible use for the exploding UAV market, this is a clearly a drone for industrial use.  Only time will tell if [...]

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18 08, 2016

Unlocking DJI Geofencing for Drone Pros

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DJI Geofencing UnlockingDSR wanted to find out the capabilities of the unlocking feature for professional drone pilots and also pass on the tips we gleamed including which DJI drones are supported, what info you need to submit and how long the process takes.As a way of an introduction here is DJI’s definition of the No Fly Zone feature:‘DJI’s No Fly Zone (NFZ) feature can help you avoid inadvertent operation in locations that could raise safety or security concerns, such as near airports. NFZ will in many cases warn you about these areas if you fly towards them, or try to take- [...]

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16 08, 2016

CAA Notice and Drone Hire Update

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CAA Notice and Drone Hire UpdateFour days ago on Friday the 12th of August the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) published some changes to the Air Navigation Order (ANO). The CAA sets the rules on drones in the UK under what is called an ANO.The ANO sets out a series of articles that impose restrictions and obligations on operators of aircraft within the jurisdiction. These rules are set to protect the public and property- after all a drone in the hands of an illegal drone operator could cause a major accident in our skies.  Aviators, including drone operators need to comply with t [...]

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11 08, 2016

Drone Hire Tips

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Drone Hire Member TipsDrone Safe Register (DSR) – The UK’s fastest growing marketed website for UAV hire It provides a searchable national database of trained, qualified and insured drone pilots who are available for aerial work. The register geographically lists UAV pilot profiles; complete with full contact details, logos, reviews, showreel and links to their website.Our marketed website for professionals is becoming a very busy place indeed.UK law stipulates that anybody flying a UAV for commercial gain must have the necessary Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) permissions and hol [...]

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