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20 02, 2016

Marathon Drone Hire Check List

By |February 20th, 2016|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Marathon Drone Hire Check List

Marathons and other large races with drones Can be an ideal event To be captured from an aerial perspective as they are such an impressive spectacle when seen from a bird’s eye view.  However, these can have participants and spectators numbering over 1000 people.  This changes the law as it applies to drones.With groups of more than 1000 people, your drone operator will need to be 150 meters away at all times.They should carry out a thorough site survey to ensure it is feasible to carry out the required work and assess any risks.Ensure they carry out work within the condi [...]

19 05, 2016

Calling All Professional UAV Pilots

By |May 19th, 2016|Categories: DJI News |Tags: |Comments Off on Calling All Professional UAV Pilots

Calling All Professional UAV PilotsAre you a newly qualified aerial drone pilot?  So you’ve done the hard bit and gained your licence for aerial work (CAA PfAW).  Next step is to get insured and effectively market your pilot skills to the people that need your services.Here are 5 reasons to join DSR and start enjoying the benefits!  All DSR members are pin pointed on a searchable digital map.  Member’s profiles are listed on the UK’s fastest growing website for UAV hire.   Businesses’ looking to hire a drone want to make [...]

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 [...]

6 08, 2021

Amazon Drone Deliveries Ruined By The CAA

By |August 6th, 2021|Categories: CAA Featured General News |Tags: |Comments Off on Amazon Drone Deliveries Ruined By The CAA

Ever since the first announcement of Amazon Prime Air back in 2016, professional drone operators have voiced significant concerns regarding the safety and practicality of using drones for commercial deliveries. Could this be down to the CAA and the Alauda Airspeeder Incident? [...]