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17 04, 2018

HOW TO TELL IF A DRONE PILOT IS THE REAL DEAL

By |April 17th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on HOW TO TELL IF A DRONE PILOT IS THE REAL DEAL

IS THIS DRONE PILOT PROPER?Use this checklist to ensure the pilot(s) you are hiring for paid work are operating within the law, they have a current permission and are properly insured to fly drones. PfCO Certificate: Check the name matches and it is in date.Any professional operator will have this available to show you – and will be happy to do so. Be sure to check the expiry date on page two. Ask them what their CAA licence number is, and look it up to check it’s validity in this document. Be sure to have sight of the actual certificate and check expiry dates against those liste [...]

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20 03, 2018

Drone Photography in London

By |March 20th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Photography in London

Drone photography of London is a fantastic way to capture the familiar sights and landmarks of our capital city.Shots of the Thames, the London Eye and The Tower of London are instantly recognisable. The centre of London’s skyline is changing rapidly as impressive new buildings are erected, and they make a great subject for aerial photography.The use of drones in congested areas is heavily regulated, and the rules are particularly tight in London. The presence of London City Airport, high volumes of local helicopter traffic and concerns over terrorism are just some of the reasons f [...]

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14 03, 2018

Drone Filming Companies

By |March 14th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Filming Companies

Drone Filming Companies for hire Drone filming companies have been around for a few years, but the recent boom in the industry has seen hundreds of new ones appearing. Some specialise in specific types of work such as film production for film and television, and others use their unmanned aircraft for a range of jobs.A search on Google will bring up a list of hundreds of drone filming companies in the UK, and it can be confusing if you want to book one. Here are some tips for finding the best one for the work you need.Does the company have experience in the right field? For example, i [...]

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6 07, 2017

UNSAFE DRONE PILOT WALKS AWAY WITH FINE AND DRONE CONFISCATION

By |July 6th, 2017|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on UNSAFE DRONE PILOT WALKS AWAY WITH FINE AND DRONE CONFISCATION

Drone Disrupts Gatwick AirportIn the same week that Gatwick Airport, the busiest runway in the world, is disrupted by an unsafe drone pilot leading to runways being closed and 4 flights being diverted; A 37 year old walks away from court with a minor fine for committing 15 dangerous drone offences that put the public at severe risk.Read the Full Article HereThe drone offences relate to four unsafe flights that took place between December 2016 and January 2017.  Mr Smith’s conviction at Leamington Spa Magistrates Court resulted in a £259 fine with [...]

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20 06, 2017

Summer Drone Hire

By |June 20th, 2017|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Summer Drone Hire

This summer, Drone Safe Register  requests anybody looking to hire a drone operator, please hire a safe and legal pilot to be sure that your drone activity is conducted safely. Let’s be very clear, we are not aiming this at anybody flying their drone for fun or as a hobby.  This is solely aimed at those receiving PAYMENT for their drone work and who are operating without CAA / IAA approvals. Anybody operating a drone commercially without insurance and approval from the CAA / IAA is breaking the law.  This is not acceptable.  The simple solution is to ensure YOUR pilot is LEG [...]

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5 06, 2017

Drone Safe Register Partners with Coverdrone

By |June 5th, 2017|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Safe Register Partners with Coverdrone

Drone Safe Register (DSR) is delighted to announce that we have partnered exclusively with Coverdrone.Andrew Heath, Director at Coverdrone,  “We have been very impressed with the growth of DSR since it’s formation and the reputation they have established as a professional partner helping organisations stay within the law by hiring qualified and insured drone operators across the UK.”Mark Boyt founder of DSR, “We are delighted to be partnering with Coverdrone, the UK’s market leaders in commercial drone insurance.  Many of our members commercially insure their [...]

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26 02, 2017

Drone Hire Made Easy

By |February 26th, 2017|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Hire Made Easy

Easy Drone HireDSR is the UK’s largest drone hire and specialist camera services website. We proudly market the nation’s top drone professionals who are all Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) qualified and insured to carry out commercial drone work.Each week DSR publishes a weekly news blog to keep our members and the wider drone community up to date with industry related news. We aim to keep both professional and drone hobby readers informed with the UK’s latest drone news, laws and regulations.  We hope that our blogs inform both hobby and professional drone users.  We [...]

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5 02, 2017

DRONES ARE BECOMING ACCEPTED PRACTICE

By |February 5th, 2017|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on DRONES ARE BECOMING ACCEPTED PRACTICE

In little less than three years the number of professional drone pilots with CAA permissions has grown significantly. This new wave of qualified pilots (who simply didn’t exist five years ago) is leading the way in which drones can be used to save time and improve efficiency.With more and more businesses and sectors realising the benefits of drones, 2017 is expected to see more drone hire than ever.  DSR discusses some of the UK’s sectors that are embracing drones:Film / TVWe are not using it as a drone. That is completely the wrong terminology to use to describe it. We see [...]

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22 12, 2016

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT DRONE REGISTRATION

By |December 22nd, 2016|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT DRONE REGISTRATION

Where to register my Drone?Yesterday, the Department for Transport released new plans to ensure safe drone practise and to protect the public.  Measures released for consultation include (21 December 2016)Mandatory Registration of new dronesTougher penalties for illegal flying near no-fly zones and new signs for no-fly zones at sensitive sites such as airports and prisonsMaking drones electronically identifiable so the owner’s details can be passed to police if they are spotted breaking the lawThe consultation will also consider whether there is a need for a new criminal offen [...]

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11 12, 2016

DRONE DIRECTORY UPDATE FOR MEMBERS

By |December 11th, 2016|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on DRONE DIRECTORY UPDATE FOR MEMBERS

DRONE MEMBERS UPDATE This week Drone Safe Register is delighted to update members on a number of exciting developments including:DSR Premium Stock Site –On track for New Year LaunchThe DSR 2016 Drone Hire Awards UpdateDSR’s attendance at the Drone Show 2016DSR Membership is growing…so is our membership marketingWith less than 2 weeks until Christmas, have a read of the DSR Christmas BlogDSR’s Twelve Days of ChristmasWhat DSR is doing this weekDSR Premium Stock SiteDSR is pleased to inform our members that in a matter of weeks we will be emailing ALL our PRO members their logi [...]

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2 12, 2016

DRONE SAFE REGISTER DECEMBER MEMBER UPDATE

By |December 2nd, 2016|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on DRONE SAFE REGISTER DECEMBER MEMBER UPDATE

DECEMBER UPDATEIt’s been a very busy week with many new pro member registrations.  We have new members joining from all corners of Britain. As the Drone Safe Register grows so do our marketing plans.Our new stock footage website remit is with our web developers.  DSR is excited to update our members that the site is taking shape and is on track for launch in the New Year.Anybody looking to buy aerial footage will be able to log on and purchase legally shot aerial imagery.  Production Companies, producers, editors, design agencies will have the peace of mind that thei [...]

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27 11, 2016

ARPAS Member Offer

By |November 27th, 2016|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on ARPAS Member Offer

ARPAS members can save £50 by joining Drone Safe RegisterFor a limited time only.Drone Safe Register is now running a reduced membership offer to all Association of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems UK (ARPAS-UK) members until the 31st December 2022.Please use discount code ARPAS50If you are a current ARPAS member and would like to see MORE earnings for 221, a warm welcome awaits you.Not only will you feature on our marketed digital map for the next 12 months,  you will also have access to our new stock footage website. You will be able to sell and get [...]

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24 11, 2016

DRONE SAFE & THE CAA PROMOTE DRONE SAFETY

By |November 24th, 2016|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on DRONE SAFE & THE CAA PROMOTE DRONE SAFETY

We are delighted to report that today, the UK Civil Aviation Authority and NATS have launched a new website to help promote drone safety called Drone Safe.The new Drone Safe ‘Dronecode’ website has advice for users on how to operate UAV’s safely and has been set up following a spate of near-misses with planes which we keep seeing within the UK news headlines.These included an incident in July,when an Airbus A320 had a “very near-miss” with a drone near the Shard in central London. One reported stated that, The pilot, who was approaching Heathrow with 165 passengers on board [...]

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14 10, 2016

The Positive Uses of Drones

By |October 14th, 2016|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on The Positive Uses of Drones

The Positive Uses of Drones today This week Drone Safe Register (DSR) explores the amazing applications in which drones (UAVs) are used. Commercial drone usage spans so many different business types and industry sectors. Drones are entering a new era. The driving force behind drone technology is increasing efficiency, increasing safety and doing so at lower costs. According to Goldman Sachs research, the global commercial drone industry is set to evolve into a $100 billion market by 2020. Right before our very eyes drones are game changing just about every business and industry [...]

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22 09, 2016

September Drone Hire Newsletter

By |September 22nd, 2016|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on September Drone Hire Newsletter

It’s been a very busy few months with DSR working hard for it’s members over the summer.  In case you missed out, here’s a few highlights. July was our busiest month yet with 4803 visitors to our dedicated UK drone hire directory. August was still impressive at 3759 and already in September we have had 3875 at time of print. Exciting numbers for our members. Remember, DSR do not charge a commission for the work we provide. It is an open marketed directory for members of the public to find legal UAV professionals for hire quickly and easily. Our new aerial property marketing c [...]

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21 09, 2016

Choosing a Drone Hire Company

By |September 21st, 2016|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Choosing a Drone Hire Company

What Drone Company Should I Choose To Hire?Find drone companies for hire today with Drone Safe Register, the easy to use ‘drone company hire’ website.Being the UK’s fasting growing ‘drone directory’ we now have drone pilots for hire nationwide.When it comes to finding the right drone company for your aerial needs, it can be tough trying to decide which drone company you should choose to hire.With Drone Safe Register's unique 'Instant Quote' system, your quote will be sent to up to the 5 nearest local pilots.From this point, it's up to you to decide which commercial drone pilo [...]

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16 09, 2016

CAA and Drone Professionals

By |September 16th, 2016|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on CAA and Drone Professionals

CAA Drone Professionals This week, Drone Safe Register (DSR) spoke to Jonathan Nicholson who is the Assistant Director of Corporate Communications at the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Press Office.DSR: What is the role of the CAA concerning drones both as a hobbyist and a professional?CAA:  The CAA’s interest is as an aviation safety regulator.  So our role covers both drone safety whether you are a hobbyist or a professional.  The CAA is interested in making sure that drones can fulfil their potential commercially and that people can enjoy flying their dr [...]

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18 08, 2016

Unlocking DJI Geofencing for Drone Pros

By |August 18th, 2016|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Unlocking DJI Geofencing for Drone Pros

DJI Geofencing UnlockingDSR wanted to find out the capabilities of the unlocking feature for professional drone pilots and also pass on the tips we gleamed including which DJI drones are supported, what info you need to submit and how long the process takes.As a way of an introduction here is DJI’s definition of the No Fly Zone feature:‘DJI’s No Fly Zone (NFZ) feature can help you avoid inadvertent operation in locations that could raise safety or security concerns, such as near airports. NFZ will in many cases warn you about these areas if you fly towards them, or try to take- [...]

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29 07, 2016

UK Commercial Drone Industry

By |July 29th, 2016|Categories: General |Tags: |Comments Off on UK Commercial Drone Industry

The UK commercial drone industry has reached a crisis point again.  The UK is awash with illegal drone pilots who are working for commercial gain who think they are above the law. It is a criminal offence to fly a drone for work without permission from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).Illegal drone pilots also typically fly without insurance indemnity meaning that if they crash their drone into your vehicle, property or worse you – there is nobody to pay for the damage.This state of crisis caused by drone pilots working illegally without CAA permission or insurance is unacce [...]

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21 07, 2016

Illegal Drone Operators

By |July 21st, 2016|Categories: DJI News |Tags: |Comments Off on Illegal Drone Operators

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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