7 08, 2016

UK Estate Agents and Drones

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Drones for Estate AgentsCommercial drone usage is helping growth in the UK’s property industry.  Drones are increasingly being used by estate agents as a cheaper alternative to helicopter hire to capture amazing aerial images. There is no doubt that having a bird’s eye perspective of a property on film or photo creates an emotional response and is certainly driving property sales.BOOK ONLINE HEREBut are the UK’s estate agents aware of the laws when hiring a drone operator?  The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has warned that it is aware of cases where estate agents may [...]

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21 07, 2016

Illegal Drone Operators

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So many Illegal Drone OperatorsDrone Safe Register (DSR) is on a mission to stamp out illegal drone operators who commercially fly their drones for financial gain without permission from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and without any insurance indemnity.  UK law stipulates that anybody flying a UAV for financial gain must have the necessary permissions from the CAA and public liability insurance.Having spoken to our members we are hearing a recurring theme.   Illegal drone pilots are operating in all parts of the country giving legal operators a bad name and taking b [...]

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14 07, 2016

Drone Hire The Easy Way

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Drone Safe Register (DSR) is the nation's fastest growing marketed drone hire directory website.   This week we discuss how DSR has been able to grow our register of professional qualified drone pilots and support our members with lots of benefits.DSR makes the process of finding and hiring a legal drone pilot quick and easy.  The marketed directory provides a searchable national database and digital map of trained, qualified and insured drone pilots who are available for hire. The register geographically lists profiles; complete with full contact details, drone specialisat [...]

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20 06, 2016

Becoming A Commercial Drone Pilot

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Becoming A Commercial Drone Pilot in the UKThere are many important factors in becoming a commercial drone pilot.  Drone Safe Register (DSR) breaks down the process and gives you their take on these considerations.Getting QualifiedThe use of drones is regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Anyone using a drone for ‘aerial commercial work’ needs operating permission from the CAA. This must be renewed annually and is known as CAA PFCO or A2. The UK drone industry is expanding fast with approximately 5000 trained and qualified UAV pilots. Estimates of the number of dr [...]

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31 05, 2016

Heartbeat United Live Coverage

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A new world record for the longest football match ever with drone coverage provided by Drone Safe Register Pilots.A huge congratulations to the 36 footballers who became World Record breakers over this Spring bank holiday 2016. Organised by Worthing United Football Club, the motivation behind the world record attempt is the tragic loss in recent years of their three team members – Matt Chaplain, Matt Grimstone and Jacob Schilt.The event raised funds for The British Heart Foundation and towards building a permanent memorial footballing facility for community use. The two teams battl [...]

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29 04, 2016

Demolition Drone Hire

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Drones for DemolitionHiring a drone to capture tearing down buildings Either manually or mechanically is the new way to showcase the demolition procedure. Free ground and free filming quotes hereIt can take weeks of careful planning leading up to the main event which can be over in a matter of seconds.From small buildings to high-rise buildings Drone Safe Register has pilots on hand to help you. Working with a qualified drone operator is a fantastic way to capture the event in style. Our pilots are happy to meet you to discuss demolition plans and work with your safety team [...]

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28 04, 2016

Music Video Drone Hire

By |April 28th, 2016|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Music Video Drone Hire

Drone For Music VideoDrones are being used more and more for music videos and Drone Safe Register has nationwide UK pilots for hire.You can obtain instant drone hire quotations HEREAll of our members are CAA approved for aerial work and carry correct commercial insurance.Location is key and our members are very easy to find using our digital map. Simply visit our homepage and search by location required.Our members are happy to obtain permissions in advance and we have pilots ready to help you.From a full days hire to one simple clip, our professional members are ready to help you. W [...]

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17 04, 2016

Drone Strikes Plane At Heathrow Airport

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An investigation is under way after a small aircraft believed to be a drone hit the front of a plane landing at Heathrow airport today. The report was made to Heathrow Airport police at 1 pm today from a British Airways flight landing from Geneva Europe.  The flight landed safely at the new Heathrow Terminal 5 building.  Inquiries believed a drone struck the front of the plane as it was landing at the airport.  No arrests have been made and enquiries are continuing.  This is now the second drone related incident within a week and it is very clear much more needs to be done [...]

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14 04, 2016

Illegal London Drone Footage Complaints

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See London from above including Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Place like never before. But, sadly this drone pilot is now in serious trouble. The UK CAA have received a huge number of complaints and the London Metropolitan Police have been informed. The video was removed quickly by the poster but many have downloaded and forwarded to the relevant authorities.  The UK drone community took to social media yesterday expressing just how dangerous this footage actually is. All drone pilots must have permission to take off from the land owner, keep 150 metres from 1000 persons or [...]

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7 04, 2016

Hidden Britain by Drone

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We love seeing drone footage, without doubt the pilots flying in this new series are true professionals, fully insured and have CAA permission for aerial work.  Our Drone Safe registered operators can’t wait for this exciting new series to air this Sunday 10th April 2016.Presented by Sir Tony Robinson and using drones to reveal Britain’s hidden places for the first time ever by drone. From billionaires’ private estates to forbidden military zones, this will be a must watch for everyone.With all the mixed emotions in the national press regarding the use of drones, we can’ [...]

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2 04, 2016

Drone Filming & Drone Magazine

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Drone MagazineAlthough only founded six months ago, the UK-based Drone Safe Register has already seen a promotional push to raise interest and promote awareness of drone-related companies reach more than a million people – with the latest count standing at 1.4 million before we went to print – with ambitions to reach out to 4 million people by the end of the year.Drone Safe Register was launched last year, setting up a national, searchable database of pilots who were not only qualified but also fully insured and available for hire. According to its founder, Mark Boyt (a trained p [...]

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30 03, 2016

Drone Operator Jobs last year we offered hundreds to our members

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We Offered Hundreds of Drone Operator Jobs Last Year to our MembersAnd this year it will be thousands…..Since our launch back in November 2015, For 4 years Drone Safe Register has been very busy promoting its growing membership base all over the UK & Ireland.  DSR really does work. We are delighted that many members are now enjoying additional work from investing within our brand.With spring now in the air, the peak season for drone hire is just about to begin.We have 4 main principal objectivesTo gain our members worthwhile incremental workTo create a growing community of [...]

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29 03, 2016

Hire Our Drone Experts In 2022

By |March 29th, 2016|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Hire Our Drone Experts In 2022

The use of various types of unmanned aircraft ‘drones’ has massively increased over the past few years.   Drones have many uses – Utilities, Agriculture, Construction, Aerial Survey, Planning, Aerial Film & Photo to name just a few.Currently the UK has just under 5000 pilots with correct CAA permission.  If flying a drone for private leisure, you do not require CAA permission but the pilot should take full responsibility for doing so safely.  Using a drone for ‘paid aerial work’ requires you to hold correct CAA permission and carry valid insurance.Drone S [...]

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28 03, 2016

DJI X5R Review

By |March 28th, 2016|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on DJI X5R Review

The New X5R From DJIExciting news for us here at Drone Safe Register HQ...We have finally enjoyed watching some genuine and very much awaited footage from the new X5R (Raw) camera from DJI which has only been released this week on YouTube and Facebook UAV forums.This upgrade will fit all DJI inspire models fitted with either X3 or X5 camera. And the cost is just under £3000 as a camera upgrade.  Our members love the Inspire X3 & X5 already but this exciting new camera upgrade is simply on a different level.  We have seen a few clips pop up on YouTube but here [...]

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20 03, 2016

Mast Rigging Inspection By Drone & Nationwide Service

By |March 20th, 2016|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Mast Rigging Inspection By Drone & Nationwide Service

Drone Safe Register is a national directory ready for all mast inspections.Drone Safe Register is a national directory for CAA registered pilots who have correct CAA permission to carry out all types of aerial work.  Drone Safe pilots are fully insured and highly skilled.Begin (or end) your season with a thorough inspection of the rigging and mast. Our pilots can visually inspect all running and standing to rig using state of the art HD cameras.Contingent upon what number of statement demands you picked we will naturally send the data that you have entered to that number of your [...]

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10 03, 2016

ARPAS-UK members Join Drone Safe Register

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Many ARPAS-UK members are Joining Drone Safe RegisterARPAS is a non profit trade association for the UK drone industry Like us here at Drone Safe Register have huge interest for this exciting new industry.ARPAS promote the industry and its strategic direction support Government level initiatives and attend trade shows etc. Here at Drone Safe Register we don’t do this. Drone Safe Register solely focus on legal CAA approved and insured professional UAV operators and market their services.  Since our launch back in November 2015 Drone Safe Register has welcomed many ARPAS me [...]

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9 03, 2016

More Drone Pilots than Ever being Trained

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More Drone Pilots than ever beforeMore drone pilots than ever are now becoming trained and legal as Drone Safe Register tackles the use of illegal drones.  Before Drone Safe Register launched back in November 2015 it was very clear the UK had a huge problem with drone pilots operating without CAA permission and correct insurance.Drone Safe Register has now targeted over 1.6 million adults with its short educational video receiving well over 500,000 views since launch. A very impressive number to say the least.Lack of public awareness was the main problem as the hiring public sim [...]

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9 03, 2016

Hire a Wedding Drone – Nationwide Service from £199

By |March 9th, 2016|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Hire a Wedding Drone – Nationwide Service from £199

Hiring a Wedding drone is certainly the new must have at any wedding for 2016.  Being able to capture aerial photography and film from the air really does give a unique perspective. It is very important that you only hire a legal, professional and full insured drone pilot or company. Not only is it the law but hiring a professional means you are in very safe hands. Drones can be dangerous but all of our pilots are fully trained and very easy to find.  The cost for hiring a registered drone pilot starts from around £250- £300 for basic photography and most weddings are set in [...]

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8 03, 2016

6 Things to Consider Before You Hire a Drone

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Things to Consider Before You Hire a Drone1. Try to be flexible with the dates for filmingWeather is a massive factor when it comes to hiring a drone. When you are looking to book a drone, try to be fully aware of the UK weather forecast and, if an unexpected storm comes in out of nowhere, understand the filming may have to be delayed. Scheduling a second date is a good idea in case the drone is unable to fly due to rain or wind.  If you are hiring a drone to take aerial pictures at your wedding, there isn’t going to be a lot of roo [...]

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7 03, 2016

The Use of drones filming events this summer

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Summer Event Drone FilmingDrones are fantastic but must only be flown at events by professionally trained pilots.  All qualified pilots must attend ground school, complete an operations manual and be flight tested before the CAA will issue the pilot or company permission. Valid insurance is a must.No drones can be flown within 150 metres of gatherings of 1000 or more persons. If you have a group of 1000 persons or less, providing the group are within the pilots control the 150m rule is removed completely.This is why you will see even more close range drone footage pictured withi [...]

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