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25 02, 2019

Drones and Wind Turbines a perfect match

By |February 25th, 2019|Categories: Featured Inspections & Surveys Thermal Imaging Wind and Solar Farms |Tags: |Comments Off on Drones and Wind Turbines a perfect match

Wind Turbine Inspections by the UK’s leading drone pilotsAt the end of 2017 there were nearly 345,000 wind turbines operating worldwide and it’s fair to assume that this number has increased since then. Each must be regularly inspected and maintained in order to keep it at optimum efficiency.There are some very obvious difficulties in carrying out thorough inspections on these towering structures. Luckily, these are difficulties that UAVs are ideally positioned to overcome.The requirement for high quality cameras, craft and licensed experienced pilots means that much of this [...]

25 05, 2018

Approved Drone Pilots – CAA Warning

By |May 25th, 2018|Categories: legacy |Tags: |Comments Off on Approved Drone Pilots – CAA Warning

If you want to hire a drone operator in the UK, you must check that they are working with approval from the Civil Aviation authority.Otherwise you risk paying for an unsafe pilot without insurance cover. You could also face a hefty fine for hiring an illegal drone operator.Drones are now being used in a wide range of industries and this trend is growing every day. You can search the Drone Safe Register website for an instant drone hire quote HERE and be confident that you’ll find approved, legal operators.Hiring a cheap drone operator without CAA approval can be very risky. Always [...]

25 06, 2021

What Qualifications Do I Need To Become A Commercial Drone Operator?

By |June 25th, 2021|Categories: A2CofC Drone Training CAA Hobbyist Members |Tags: |Comments Off on What Qualifications Do I Need To Become A Commercial Drone Operator?

When becoming a commercial drone operator, there are hundreds of rules and regulations to be aware of before you can start legally earning remuneration for your aerial work. Whilst it can be daunting, Drone Safe Register is here to support you on your journey. Although you don't necessarily need any qualifications to buy or fly a drone, depending on the type and weight, you may be restricted in where you can fly it and which models you can lawfully operate. Over the last few years, the laws around drone ownership have changed dramatically. When it comes to commercial operat [...]

28 06, 2021

CAP1361 REMOVED - You Can No Longer Easily Check An Operators Authority!

By |June 28th, 2021|Categories: CAA Aerial Video and Filming Aerial Filming Aerial Photography A2CofC Drone Training |Tags: |Comments Off on CAP1361 REMOVED - You Can No Longer Easily Check An Operators Authority!

A recent change to the CAA’s information for the public has meant that it is significantly harder to check the validity of unmanned aircraft operators and has made it significantly harder for operators to prove their validity to the general public. [...]

5 11, 2021

Drone Pilots Near Me

By |November 5th, 2021|Categories: General News Members |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Pilots Near Me

With the applications of drones in 2021 being far larger than ever before, the need for a professional local drone operator is larger than ever. If your stuck searching for “drone pilots near me” you’ve come to the right place. [...]

19 11, 2021

CAA Changes To Operator IDs

By |November 19th, 2021|Categories: CAA News General |Tags: |Comments Off on CAA Changes To Operator IDs

Drone pilots across the country are keeping an eye on their inboxes as they await the dreaded email from the CAA informing them of changes to their Operator ID.Learn how this new format change from the CAA affects your drone operations in 2021 and beyond! [...]