22 11, 2017

Martek Establish Dedicated Maritime Unmanned Aviation Division

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Maritime Unmanned AviationTo mark growing demand for maritime RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) services and the rapid expansion of business, Martek Marine has established a dedicated Martek Aviation division. The new Martek Aviation division is strategically focused on pioneering unmanned maritime aviation services, after a successful track record of 25 years improving commercial maritime safety.Maritime RPAS applications are set for massive growth and Martek Aviation looks set to capitalise on this fast-emerging area of opportunity. The business will focus on delivering [...]

14 11, 2017

Drone Owner Rescued By Emergency Services

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Drone Owner Rescued By Emergency ServicesBritish Transport Police and East Sussex Fire and Rescue have helped a drone owner to safety after his drone became stuck in a tree at a busy Brighton train station today.He had become stuck next to a busy live railway line. Trains have been delayed due to live rails being turned off for safety.Southern Rail tweeted: “Due to a member of public getting stuck up a tree next to the railway line in #Brighton today (we’re not joking), services to and from this station may be delayed by up to 10 mins.”A hobbyist flying a drone within a congest [...]

6 11, 2017

Drone Aerial Stock Footage UK Largest Selection

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The UK's Largest Selection of Drone Aerial Stock Footage Drone Stock video from DSR StockView our growing collection HEREDrone Safe Register is the UK’s No.1 drone hire website. We proudly market the very best film makers and CAA approved drone pilots within the UK.We have now made their stock footage available for instant download.UK 4K Aerial Stock Footage By Location Required. If you are looking to purchase aerial stock footage, DSR have the UK safely covered, we also have the largest selection with me stock being added daily.All our members have CAA permissions for aerial [...]

15 10, 2017

CAA launch Share The Air Campaign

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CAA Share The Air Campaign launchedThe Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) are inviting all drone users from the south west and south coast to attend their first ever free drone safety day at Compton Abbas airfield.This first major new event will be held on Saturday 11th November 2017.Jonathan Nicholson of the CAA writes,Attendees will be given the chance to see for themselves the range of flying opportunities that exist in their local areas, as well as receive top tips on how they can use their drones responsibly, enabling them to expand their love of flying,The CAA will be on hand at th [...]

6 08, 2017

I’m a Hobby Drone Pilot: Where can I Fly?

By |August 6th, 2017|Categories: News Hobbyist |Tags: |Comments Off on I’m a Hobby Drone Pilot: Where can I Fly?

Drone Safe Register™ (DSR) is increasingly asked by our hobby members and other amateur drone pilots, “Where can I fly my drone?”Join us as a Hobby Member HEREPlease note this information may be outdated but was correct at the time of publishing. Please see our most recent blogs for updated information.Visit our Drone Store HEREOur advice is always to check with the landowner – before you take to the controls.  Even if you take off from private land often, you should not fly over public land without permission.You’ll also need to ensure you are well aware of the UK’s [...]

30 07, 2017

3D Mapping & 360° virtual tours available from DSR members

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3D Mapping & 360° virtual tours from Drone Safe RegisterHundreds of pre-checked CAA approved and insured commercial drone operators available for hire nationwide.  Many of our members specialise in drone data capture to create 3D maps and 360° degree virtual tours. 3D mapping demand is taking off in many of the UK’s business and industry sectors.  To cater for this surge, sophisticated 3D mapping software applications have been launched to help commercial drone pilots capture data and to enable end users to view aerial maps from a three dimensional perspective. [...]

22 07, 2017

UK Government to Introduce Drone Registration

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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 [...]

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 [...]

6 07, 2017

UNSAFE DRONE PILOT WALKS AWAY WITH FINE AND DRONE CONFISCATION

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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 [...]

26 06, 2017

Drone Professional Pilot Directory

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If you’re looking to hire a Drone Pro for your next project then Drone Safe Register can provide you with professional pilots across the UK and Ireland. Find A Drone Pilot HERE Look up your local specialist in aerial imagery using DSR’s homepage map.  All our pilots can be located with just a single click and you can search by location or drone service required. 3D Mapping Aerial Filming Aerial Inspections Aerial Photography Agriculture All Weather Drone Archaeology Construction Emergency Services Support Film Production Filming over Water Heavy Lift Journalism Large E [...]

20 06, 2017

Summer Drone Hire

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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 [...]

12 06, 2017

100% Positive Feedback for Coverdrone

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Last week Drone Safe Register announced that we exclusively partnered with the UK’s leading commercial drone insurer, Coverdrone.As the UK’s leading DRONE HIRE organisation we teamed up with the UK’s leading commercial DRONE INSURER to add value to joining DSR and help advance the commercial drone industry.DSR also partnered with Coverdrone because we recognise the exceptional service and value for money that they provide to our members and the wider commercial drone community.DSR asked our members what their views and experiences of insuring their commercial drones t [...]

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 [...]

7 05, 2017

Who is my Local Drone Pilot?

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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 [...]

28 04, 2017

Changes to our payment system

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Changes to our payment systemWe are making some changes to our membership payment system and you can now pay yearly or six monthly.DSR is the UK’s leading marketed drone hire directory website. We make the process of finding and hiring a legal drone pilot quick and easy.  We heavily market the site using social networking platforms and Google AdWords.  We are highly ranked on Google.DSR provides a searchable national database and digital map of trained, qualified and insured drone pilots who are available for hire. We currently have more than 250 members providi [...]

10 04, 2017

DRONES FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES

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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 [...]

1 04, 2017

The UK Nationwide Drone Inspection Service

By |April 1st, 2017|Categories: Inspections & Surveys |Tags: |Comments Off on The UK Nationwide Drone Inspection Service

Drone Inspection ServiceOne particular area of the UK’s commercial drone industry that is literally ‘taking off’ is the drone inspection and survey sector.Every working day, across the nation, hundreds of drones undertake inspection flights to assist construction professionals in their trade. Drones are being deployed to assist in everyday construction and property maintenance inspection tasks.This recent phenomenon of drones replacing traditional inspection methods is being driven by the ability to do the job faster, safer and more cost effectively.Lets suppose your semi detac [...]

26 03, 2017

UK Wedding Venues – Drone Warning

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Wedding Venues & Drones This summer Drone Safe Register has no doubt that drones will be part of many of the nation’s weddings.  We predict that more drones than ever will be flown above wedding venues.There is nothing wrong with this, as wedding couples look for a unique way to capture their big day.  However all wedding venues, before agreeing to a drone at the location, must ask drone pilots for the following:Ask for a copy of the drone pilot’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) permission.Ask for a copy of their commercial drone insurance /  [...]

13 03, 2017

Aerial Group Photos for Schools

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Hiring a drone company or pilot to capture an aerial group photo is new and very exciting.  Check out ‘All Saints’ stunning video from above in our drones for schools promo video. Drones For Schools This is Drone Safe’s latest initiative aimed at spreading the message of ‘Drone Safety’ to the UK’s younger generations and perhaps the drone pilots of tomorrow..#dronesforschools Posted by Drone Safe Register on Friday, 10 March 2017 Search for your Local Drone Pilot [...]

10 03, 2017

Drones for Schools

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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 [...]