3 10, 2018

Peter Jones – Planning to Bring Drone Technology to the Forefront of the UK’s Plans

By |October 3rd, 2018|Categories: News Dragons Den Peter Jones |Tags: |Comments Off on Peter Jones – Planning to Bring Drone Technology to the Forefront of the UK’s Plans

Peter Jones was the Dragon of choice before DSR founder, Mark Boyt, flew into the Den. So when he left having secured investment from the man himself, it was understandably very exciting. What remained unknown initially, however, was the level of personal involvement that Peter would bring to DSR. In fact, this has exceeded all expectations with Peter having already personally attended many meetings and even taken time to film a short promotional video espousing the benefits of the Drone Safe Register network of qualified and legal pilots. “I’m absolutely delighted with my inv [...]

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1 10, 2018

Drone Safe Register Members Really do Feel the Benefits

By |October 1st, 2018|Categories: News Members |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Safe Register Members Really do Feel the Benefits

Drone Safe Register Members Really do Feel the BenefitsWe spend lots of time telling people within the drone community exactly how being a DSR member can offer great advantages – From support and resources through to lead generation and stock footage sales income – but for this blog post we thought you might like to hear it from the horse’s mouth.  Danny Rutterford of R.D-Rutterford Droneography (www.rutterford-droneography.co.uk) has been so impressed with the benefit he’s already had from his membership, that he is telling people all about it on his website .Danny is r [...]

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29 09, 2018

CAA Provide Clarification Regarding Thames

By |September 29th, 2018|Categories: News CAA |Tags: |Comments Off on CAA Provide Clarification Regarding Thames

CAA Provide Clarification over River ThamesIt seems that a long running debate over the control that the Port of London Authority can exercise over drone pilots has finally been settled with written confirmation from the CAA.The Port of London Authority (PLA) is responsible for enforcing the laws and regulations that apply on the tidal River Thames – a stretch of 95 miles running from Teddington to the North Sea.  They publish on their website a page specific to the use of Drones / Unmanned Aerial Vehicles which sets out a number of requirements along with a statemen [...]

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24 09, 2018

Hiring a Drone Operator – What you Need to Know about the Legal Requirements

By |September 24th, 2018|Categories: General News |Tags: |Comments Off on Hiring a Drone Operator – What you Need to Know about the Legal Requirements

There’s no doubt that drones are amazing tools that can provide benefits in so many areas of both our business and personal lives.  If you’re looking at hiring a drone operator however, there are some facts that you need to know about. What are the legal requirements for them to adhere to in order to work safely and legally in the UK? We’ll be publishing a series of blog posts on this subject right here on the DSR website over the coming weeks. We will be aiming to demystify some of the laws, the bizarre press accounts of drone behaviour and explain some of the acronyms that [...]

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22 09, 2018

Local Authority Saves £4.5 Million with DSR Member

By |September 22nd, 2018|Categories: Inspections & Surveys |Tags: |Comments Off on Local Authority Saves £4.5 Million with DSR Member

Local Authority Saves £4.5 Million with a drone Local councils face a huge challenge when it comes to managing their properties.  Buildings must be inspected and regularly maintained but in an era when budgets are increasingly under pressure, it is vital that resources are deployed as efficiently as possible.One Scottish local authority are leading the way in using UAV technology to help to meet this challenge head on and to enable them to make huge cost and time savings when it comes to managing their property portfolio.DSR member Neil Mowbray, and his company Viewpoint Film, [...]

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17 09, 2018

Where is DSR After our Visit to the Dragons’ Den

By |September 17th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Where is DSR After our Visit to the Dragons’ Den

DSR and Dragons Den So if you’ve been looking at the drone industry recently, then you’ve probably noticed that DSR has been making the headlines.  Our founder, Mark Boyt, entered the Dragons’ Den to make his pitch and started a bit of a row between three of the Dragons all keen to invest.   It all ended with a handshake between Mark and tech titan Peter Jones and £60,000 invested in return for a 40% share in the business.The following week has been a hectic time with endless phone calls, meetings, press activity and planning. So what does it all mean as the dust beg [...]

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10 09, 2018

Peter Jones Investment on Dragons Den

By |September 10th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Peter Jones Investment on Dragons Den

Peter Jones Invests in DSR on Dragons DenOur Newest Team Member is a Dragon!When DSR founder, Mark Boyt, stood in front of the Dragons undergoing their trademark grilling,There wasn’t a great deal of time for him to think about the opportunities ahead of him.“To be truthful, I was so focused on just giving them the information that they were asking for, that I literally almost forgot about what the outcome of it all might be.   So I was genuinely gobsmacked when three Dragons declared their hands as being interested in investing!”There is no doubt that any one of thes [...]

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6 09, 2018

Drone Safe Register Comes Face to Face with Dragons!

By |September 6th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Safe Register Comes Face to Face with Dragons!

Dragons' DenFor the majority of 2018 here at DSR headquarters, we are sorry to say that we have been keeping quite a few secrets from everyone.  However, the time has come when (nearly) all can be revealed!Early in the year, we quite literally flew into the Dragons’ Den with the hope of procuring both interest and investment from one of their highly experienced Dragons to let us really fulfil the group’s potential.Mark Boyt, the founder of the Drone Safe Register, would certainly count the visit to the Den as one of the more nerve wracking experiences of his life.  Firs [...]

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6 09, 2018

Drone Building Surveys

By |September 6th, 2018|Categories: Inspections & Surveys |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Building Surveys

Building Surveys using DronesDrone building surveys are becoming increasingly common. The UK has been slow to catch up with using drone technology in the construction industry, but there are signs this is changing.Book drones for construction HEREThe Federal Aviation Administration in the USA predicts that seven million drones will be in use in the country by 2020, and large percentage of these will be operated in construction.As well as drone building surveys, unmanned aircraft have a role to play in design, inspection and monitoring. Some large construction firms send their surveyo [...]

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5 09, 2018

Roof Inspections For Insurance Claims Book Now

By |September 5th, 2018|Categories: Inspections & Surveys |Tags: |Comments Off on Roof Inspections For Insurance Claims Book Now

UK Roof Inspection Network Damage to roofs following storms and heavy rain is one of the most common reasons for claimsWater pouring into your home can be devastating, causing damage to electrical wiring, plasterwork, carpets and internal contents.Even small roof leaks can be costly in terms of damage and repairs.Unfortunately, many roof damage insurance claims are turned down.This is due to the fact that insurance company argue it’s ‘wear and tear’. Lack of maintenance rather than sudden damage caused by a storm.If this happens, it’s worth getting a roof inspection repo [...]

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1 09, 2018

Flat Roof Survey – When Do I Need One?

By |September 1st, 2018|Categories: Inspections & Surveys |Tags: |Comments Off on Flat Roof Survey – When Do I Need One?

Flat roofs are a fairly modern development. Victorian houses featured some areas of flat roof, but it’s only since building extensions have become more popular and as materials have improved that large flat roofs have become common.Quality is key when it comes to roofing, and this is even more so the case for modern construction methods. It’s generally believed that a felt roof has a lifespan of ten to fifteen years, but this is only true if it’s well maintained. It’s advisable to have a flat roof survey carried out at least once a year to check for damage and spot areas in n [...]

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30 08, 2018

Roof inspection Costs for 2023

By |August 30th, 2018|Categories: Inspections & Surveys |Tags: |Comments Off on Roof inspection Costs for 2023

A roof inspection cost UK varies depending on a number of factors. These include the size of your property, its location, the type of inspection you need and how it will be carried out. Drone roof inspections are now widely available in the UK, and these are often a more cost-effective solution.You can book one HERERoof inspections can be necessary for several reasons including –A property purchase. The roof is one of the largest and most expensive parts of a property, so the cost of a roof inspection can be a very worthwhile investment. Older properties in particular can benefit f [...]

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29 08, 2018

Why hire an independent roof surveyor?

By |August 29th, 2018|Categories: Inspections & Surveys |Tags: |Comments Off on Why hire an independent roof surveyor?

Independent drone roof surveyorThe roof and its supporting structure is one of the largest parts of a property. If not maintained and repaired on an ongoing basis, large and expensive building work may be necessary in the end. Small internal leaks may be manageable, but things will only get worse if you don’t tackle the problem.Hiring an independent roof surveyor is a great way of ensuring you know the state of your roof and what work may be required. Some lenders request a roof survey as part of their loan approval process, so you may not have a choice about whether to have once c [...]

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28 08, 2018

Roof Survey Reports in the UK

By |August 28th, 2018|Categories: Inspections & Surveys |Tags: |Comments Off on Roof Survey Reports in the UK

Why Do I Need A Roof Survey Report?A roof survey report is very useful for assessing the condition of a property and what maintenance may be required. If you’re buying a property with a mortgage or loan, the lender may insist that you provide a roof survey report as part of the approval process.Obtain FREE roof drone inspection quotes HEREEven if they don’t, it can be very worthwhile having some kind of roof inspection carried out. If repairs are required, a roof is one of the most expensive parts of a property to work on.A mortgage valuation survey will not include a roof inspec [...]

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27 08, 2018

What does a Roof Inspection Cost?

By |August 27th, 2018|Categories: Inspections & Surveys |Tags: |Comments Off on What does a Roof Inspection Cost?

What does a Roof Inspection Cost?Book a Roof inspections by drone HERERoof inspections are requested by home buyers, estate agents, building societies and insurance Loss Adjusters. They can pick everything from a blocked drain to the need for a complete roof replacement. So what does a roof inspection cost in the UK?If you’re buying an older property you should certainly consider a full roof inspection. It makes sense to shop around, consider options and compare prices, but choosing not to pay for one is a false economy. The cost of a roof inspection could pay for itself many times [...]

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25 08, 2018

Drone Roof Survey Cost

By |August 25th, 2018|Categories: Inspections & Surveys News |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Roof Survey Cost

Drone Roof Survey CostA drone roof survey cost varies depending on a number of factors.One thing you can be confident of is that it’s very likely to be cheaper than traditional methods.If completed by a professional drone pilot with experience of roof inspection work, it could also save you money further down the line.This is very useful, but it doesn’t tell the full story.If you’re buying a home with a mortgage, the lender will usually insist on a full home-buyers survey.A drone roof survey cost will often prove to be a very worthwhile investment. As well as identifying specif [...]

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22 08, 2018

Drone Surveys in London

By |August 22nd, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Surveys in London

How To Find London Drone Surveying ExpertsRestrictions on their use mean that drone surveys London often require more planning than those in other cities and towns. As well as airport traffic, there is above average use of helicopters in London, so caution is needed.Drone Safe Register provides you with a list of London based Drone Experts that can help you. We even appeared on BBC’s Dragon’s Den because of it.Receive Instant Quotes From Our Experts Concerns over terrorism and threats to politicians and the Royal Family add to the complications around flying drones in London [...]

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21 08, 2018

UK Drone Laws – Air Navigation (Amendment) 2018

By |August 21st, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on UK Drone Laws – Air Navigation (Amendment) 2018

Air Navigation 2018Drone LawsUK drone laws are relatively new and are having to adapt to the greater use of unmanned aircraft. Industry experts predict that the number of drones in use in the UK will soar over the next twenty years. As well as hobby flyers, commercial drone operators will be working for a broad range of industries.In May 2018 the Government announced a change to the UK Air Navigation Order of 2016, which means a new set of UK drone laws. Some parts of this came into force on 30 July 2018 with others following in November 2019.The changes applicable now include –An [...]

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20 08, 2018

Camera Drone Hire – The View From Above

By |August 20th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Camera Drone Hire – The View From Above

Camera drone hire UK companies Our camera drone hire UK companies offer aerial photography and video on demand.  The cost of aerial photography was way beyond the means of most businesses and individuals up until a few years ago, but drone technology has changed that. Helicopters and light aircraft are no longer needed.There are all kinds of reasons why you might need camera drone UK, including the following.Aerial property photos with a drone. This has become very popular over the past year, and it’s an ideal way to push your home for a quick sale. The view from above ca [...]

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19 08, 2018

Wedding Drone Camera Price – What Does it Cost?

By |August 19th, 2018|Categories: Weddings |Tags: |Comments Off on Wedding Drone Camera Price – What Does it Cost?

Drones for WeddingsAerial photos and video footage are a unique way of capturing the memories of a wedding day.Wedding photography has evolved in exciting ways over the past twenty years, and drone wedding pictures are the latest development.Digital camera technology was the start of the new approach to capturing weddings, and the rise of ‘selfies’ and the use of Facebook and Instagram brought further change. Weddings aren’t cheap of course, so a wedding drone camera price can be beyond the budget of some couples.A standard wedding photography package can cost anything fro [...]

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