16 11, 2018

Drones and Low Flying Military Aircraft

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Whether you are flying your drone for fun or profit, the need to fly safely and legally is often discussed.  Height limits and airspace restrictions are set out in the Drone Code for all to follow and doing so will help to avoid conflict with manned aircraft and the risks that this poses.  Generally speaking, civilian manned aircraft will operate over the 400 foot ceiling applied to UAV flights and so you would think that observance of these limits would be sufficient to keep the airspace safe for all. However, when carrying out essential training for operations, military aircraft [...]

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2 11, 2018

Drones and Low Flying RAF Military Aircraft

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Low Flying RAF Military Aircraft and drones Whether you are flying your drone for fun or profit, the need to fly safely and legally is often discussed.  Height limits and airspace restrictions are set out in the Drone Code for all to follow and doing so will help to avoid conflict with manned aircraft and the risks that this poses.Generally speaking, civilian manned aircraft will operate over the 400 foot ceiling applied to UAV flights and so you would think that observance of these limits would be sufficient to keep the airspace safe for all.However, when carrying out essential [...]

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19 10, 2018

Drone Flights Indoors – CAA Provide Clarification on Recent Changes

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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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14 10, 2018

DSR Member Spotlight – Jamie Newson-Smith and FlightSight

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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 [...]

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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

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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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3 10, 2018

Peter Jones – Planning to Bring Drone Technology to the Forefront of the UK’s Plans

By |October 3rd, 2018|Categories: News Dragons Den Peter Jones |Tags: |Comments Off on Peter Jones – Planning to Bring Drone Technology to the Forefront of the UK’s Plans

Peter Jones was the Dragon of choice before DSR founder, Mark Boyt, flew into the Den. So when he left having secured investment from the man himself, it was understandably very exciting. What remained unknown initially, however, was the level of personal involvement that Peter would bring to DSR. In fact, this has exceeded all expectations with Peter having already personally attended many meetings and even taken time to film a short promotional video espousing the benefits of the Drone Safe Register network of qualified and legal pilots. “I’m absolutely delighted with my inv [...]

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1 10, 2018

Drone Safe Register Members Really do Feel the Benefits

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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 [...]

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29 09, 2018

CAA Provide Clarification Regarding Thames

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CAA Provide Clarification over River ThamesIt seems that a long running debate over the control that the Port of London Authority can exercise over drone pilots has finally been settled with written confirmation from the CAA.The Port of London Authority (PLA) is responsible for enforcing the laws and regulations that apply on the tidal River Thames – a stretch of 95 miles running from Teddington to the North Sea.  They publish on their website a page specific to the use of Drones / Unmanned Aerial Vehicles which sets out a number of requirements along with a statemen [...]

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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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17 09, 2018

Where is DSR After our Visit to the Dragons’ Den

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DSR and Dragons Den So if you’ve been looking at the drone industry recently, then you’ve probably noticed that DSR has been making the headlines.  Our founder, Mark Boyt, entered the Dragons’ Den to make his pitch and started a bit of a row between three of the Dragons all keen to invest.   It all ended with a handshake between Mark and tech titan Peter Jones and £60,000 invested in return for a 40% share in the business.The following week has been a hectic time with endless phone calls, meetings, press activity and planning. So what does it all mean as the dust beg [...]

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10 09, 2018

Peter Jones Investment on Dragons Den

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Peter Jones Invests in DSR on Dragons DenOur Newest Team Member is a Dragon!When DSR founder, Mark Boyt, stood in front of the Dragons undergoing their trademark grilling,There wasn’t a great deal of time for him to think about the opportunities ahead of him.“To be truthful, I was so focused on just giving them the information that they were asking for, that I literally almost forgot about what the outcome of it all might be.   So I was genuinely gobsmacked when three Dragons declared their hands as being interested in investing!”There is no doubt that any one of thes [...]

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6 09, 2018

Drone Safe Register Comes Face to Face with Dragons!

By |September 6th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Safe Register Comes Face to Face with Dragons!

Dragons' DenFor the majority of 2018 here at DSR headquarters, we are sorry to say that we have been keeping quite a few secrets from everyone.  However, the time has come when (nearly) all can be revealed!Early in the year, we quite literally flew into the Dragons’ Den with the hope of procuring both interest and investment from one of their highly experienced Dragons to let us really fulfil the group’s potential.Mark Boyt, the founder of the Drone Safe Register, would certainly count the visit to the Den as one of the more nerve wracking experiences of his life.  Firs [...]

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25 08, 2018

Drone Roof Survey Cost

By |August 25th, 2018|Categories: Inspections & Surveys News |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Roof Survey Cost

Drone Roof Survey CostA drone roof survey cost varies depending on a number of factors.One thing you can be confident of is that it’s very likely to be cheaper than traditional methods.If completed by a professional drone pilot with experience of roof inspection work, it could also save you money further down the line.This is very useful, but it doesn’t tell the full story.If you’re buying a home with a mortgage, the lender will usually insist on a full home-buyers survey.A drone roof survey cost will often prove to be a very worthwhile investment. As well as identifying specif [...]

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22 08, 2018

Drone Surveys in London

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How To Find London Drone Surveying ExpertsRestrictions on their use mean that drone surveys London often require more planning than those in other cities and towns. As well as airport traffic, there is above average use of helicopters in London, so caution is needed.Drone Safe Register provides you with a list of London based Drone Experts that can help you. We even appeared on BBC’s Dragon’s Den because of it.Receive Instant Quotes From Our Experts Concerns over terrorism and threats to politicians and the Royal Family add to the complications around flying drones in London [...]

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21 08, 2018

UK Drone Laws – Air Navigation (Amendment) 2018

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Air Navigation 2018Drone LawsUK drone laws are relatively new and are having to adapt to the greater use of unmanned aircraft. Industry experts predict that the number of drones in use in the UK will soar over the next twenty years. As well as hobby flyers, commercial drone operators will be working for a broad range of industries.In May 2018 the Government announced a change to the UK Air Navigation Order of 2016, which means a new set of UK drone laws. Some parts of this came into force on 30 July 2018 with others following in November 2019.The changes applicable now include –An [...]

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20 08, 2018

Camera Drone Hire – The View From Above

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Camera drone hire UK companies Our camera drone hire UK companies offer aerial photography and video on demand.  The cost of aerial photography was way beyond the means of most businesses and individuals up until a few years ago, but drone technology has changed that. Helicopters and light aircraft are no longer needed.There are all kinds of reasons why you might need camera drone UK, including the following.Aerial property photos with a drone. This has become very popular over the past year, and it’s an ideal way to push your home for a quick sale. The view from above ca [...]

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17 08, 2018

Drone Photography Prices UK

By |August 17th, 2018|Categories: News Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Inspections & Surveys Property Thermal Imaging |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Photography Prices UK

Drone photography prices in the UKUK vary depending on a number of factors. The most important is whether the drone photographer you book is legal and insured to fly.Drone Safe Register was set up to promote the use of drones safely and responsibly in the UK, and to ensure that anyone hiring an operator understands the law.We have CAA approved operators for hire nationwide and we have the UK’s latest expert network.BOOK ONLINE TODAY HEREIt’s possible to find cheap drone pilots of course, but it can be very risky to use one of these. Firstly, they may not have the necessary skills [...]

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16 08, 2018

Drone Services Ireland – What’s Available & How To Hire

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Drone Hire Services IrelandThere are a growing number of drone services in Ireland already, and more are appearing as the technology improves. We are at an exciting new frontier with a number of new technologies emerging and evolving at the same time. Unmanned vehicles, drones and artificial intelligence will combined in new ways over the coming years.So what’s available now in terms of drone services currently available in Ireland?Drone roof inspections. This service has been available for some time, but it’s really only now being embraced. A drone roof inspection is quicker, ch [...]

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