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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 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. [...]