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24 04, 2018

Drone Hire in Dorset

By |April 24th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Hire in Dorset

Dorset Drone HireMade famous by the television series Broadchurch in recent years, Dorset’s Jurassic Coast is one of the most stunning in the UK. Harbour Cliff Beach featured heavily in the series, and it’s not the only one worth a visit.Another iconic view is Lulworth Cove with it’s stunning cliffs and famous Durdle Door arch. It’s not surprising that drone hire in Dorset is a growing market.  As well as the tourist trade, drone hire in Dorset is popular for roof inspections, building surveys and insurance claim validation work. Using a drone for this type of work [...]

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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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23 02, 2018

Drone Inspection Network & Largest Provider

By |February 23rd, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Inspection Network & Largest Provider

Drones have become a valuable tool in the construction, insurance and energy industries.As well as being used for surveying and planning, they have revolutionised the way inspections of hard to reach places are carried out.Forget about helicopters, scaffolding and ladders – a drone can be in the air within minutes and capture high resolution photographs and video footage. A drone inspection in the UK costs from around £300, and this is a huge cost saving over other methods. It can also be safer if carried out by a qualified, CAA approved drone pilot – engineers don’t have to s [...]

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16 02, 2018

How much does drone photography cost?

By |February 16th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on How much does drone photography cost?

How much will drone photography cost?Aerial pictures from a drone are fantastic for properties, hotels, golf clubs and many other subjects. The view from above gives a unique perspective and can look spectacular. But how much does drone photography cost?You can now book online HERE Please note: this blog was initially posted in 2018 - now you must have permission to fly in certain areas and hold commercial insurance for all commercial jobs.There are really two answers to this question, and it depends on whether you want to use a safe, legal, professional or take a chance with a [...]

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23 01, 2018

Per Day Drone Insurance From Coverdrone.

By |January 23rd, 2018|Categories: General |Tags: |Comments Off on Per Day Drone Insurance From Coverdrone.

Per Day Drone InsuranceA 12-month drone insurance policy doesn’t suit every commercial UAV operator. That’s why Coverdrone has introduced a flexible “per-day” option that enables less frequent flyers to purchase cover for between one and seven days.To use this new feature, users will be asked to register when they access the Coverdrone system for the first time. This will allow them to log on at any time in the future to enjoy the benefits that the UK’s largest insurer of drones can offer.The new per-day features are perfect for occasional operators. Covering a minimum 24-h [...]

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22 07, 2017

UK Government to Introduce Drone Registration

By |July 22nd, 2017|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on UK Government to Introduce Drone Registration

Drone RegistrationThe Government’s drone consultation response has been published today and it announces registration for all drones weighing 250g or more.Read the Full PublicationThere is no time frame or firm plans as to how the new rules will be enforced. The Department of Transport commented that “the nuts and bolts still have to be ironed out”.The consultation details that registration will encompass a drone safety awareness test that will involve potential flyers having to “prove that they understand UK safety, security and privacy regulations”.The vision of regi [...]

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14 07, 2017

Illegal Drone on Parcel Force Promo

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Illegal Drone flight This morning one of our Drone Safe Register members witnessed first-hand an illegal drone pilot allegedly flying and filming on a promotional video for Parcel Force.The DSR member, who asked not to be named, told DSR he couldn’t quite believe what he was seeing with regards to a drone being flown just metres from a road – A clear breach of the UK’s Air Navigation Order and the CAA’s drone code.Here is the video of the incident clearly showing the Parcel Force van as the subject and a drone being flown next to a busy main road.“Today I witnessed a media [...]

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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

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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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7 05, 2017

Who is my Local Drone Pilot?

By |May 7th, 2017|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Who is my Local Drone Pilot?

Find out who your local commercial drone pilot is by simply inputting your postcode on our home page or using the button below.  We have nationwide drone pilots, all CAA approved, waiting to take care of your drone needs.You can find your local drone operator HEREDSR is the UK’s leading drone hire directory. All our members have been pre-checked for CAA permissions and valid commercial drone insurance.  By law, anybody operating a drone for commercial gain must possess these.If you’re hiring a drone pilot always ask for a copy of the operator’s CAA permissio [...]

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10 04, 2017

DRONES FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES

By |April 10th, 2017|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on DRONES FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES

DSR’s Drones for Emergency Services is being launched with an aim of providing nationwide drone support to the UK’s emergency services.DSR is the UK’s leading drone hire organisation. Our members are all CAA qualified and insured to fly drones on a commercial basis.  Our commercial UAV pilot members are working in a multitude of industry sectors including supporting the nation’s emergency services.Instant online booking form HEREDrones Save LivesDrones have saved at least 59 people from life threatening danger.  That’s according to DJI who undertook a survey of me [...]

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10 03, 2017

Drones for Schools

By |March 10th, 2017|Categories: Schools |Tags: |Comments Off on Drones for Schools

Hire Drones for SchoolsThis is DSR's latest initiative aimed at spreading the message of drone safety to the UK’s younger generations and perhaps the drone pilots of tomorrow.DSR is the UK’s leading drone hire website. We have nationwide coverage and some of the best drone pilots available for hire in the UK. All our members are CAA registered and fully insured professional working drone pilots. Our members are working on all manner of aerial imagery jobs in many sectors of the nation’s economy.Recognising that our members have a wealth of knowledge and experience of worki [...]

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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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21 12, 2016

THE 2016 DSR DRONE HIRE AWARDS – WINNERS ANNOUNCED

By |December 21st, 2016|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on THE 2016 DSR DRONE HIRE AWARDS – WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Last month, Drone Safe Register (DSR) launched its annual awards to commend and celebrate our members’ outstanding contribution to the UK’s thriving drone industry. 1. The DSR Film & Television Aerial Imagery Award – The best DSR members’ drone work that featured on TV or in a Film is awarded to Michael Kheng of Kurnia Aerial Photography. 2. The DSR Best Commercial Drone Application Award The DSR member who applied the best use of drone technology in the field of UAV mapping, surveying or aerial inspection work is awarded to DSR member Mark Ryan of Rapicam Media. 3. Th [...]

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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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