4 02, 2018

The largest selection of UK CAA approved drone operators

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The largest selection of Drone OperatorsWho is your local CAA approved Drone operator?Drones are helping businesses save time, money and operate safer in the workplace.Search our drone directory nowMore properties will be inspected in 2020.  More homes will be marketed using drones, acres of land will be mapped and surveyed.We’ll also see more drones pushing the creative boundaries on our TV screens.The benefits that drones are already bringing to UK businesses is staggering. Drone usage is expanding into new markets rapidly and the story has only just begun.Welcome to the lar [...]

4 02, 2018

Drone Safe Register The UK's leading drone hire website newsletter

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DRONE SAFE REGISTER™This week Drone Safe Register™ (DSR) updates on the following news…Message from DSR founder Mark Boyt DSR hires new director of safetyDSR’s new website launching soon Changes to membership feesDSR’s ‘Keep it legal in 2018’ videos launchedDSR’s Insurance partnershipDSR’s Training partnershipDSR’s Pro Membership benefits listedNew DSR member resources releasedMessage from MarkIt’s been a very busy two years for Drone Safe Register™ (DSR).  In that time, we have grown to be the UK’s largest, professional network of CAA approve [...]

23 01, 2018

Per Day Drone Insurance From Coverdrone.

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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 [...]

22 01, 2018

DRONE DIRECTORY WARNING (updated)

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DRONE DIRECTORY WARNINGBeware of ‘drone directories & Drone Networks that don’t do their checks…..Almost each month we see a new drone directory pop up.Sadly, it has become evident that many drone directory websites are not doing their commercial drone pilot checks thoroughly.On closer inspection, it is evident that many drone directories have pilots listed with out of date, invalid paperwork or non-existent paperwork checks.You can obtain instant drone hire quotations HEREWhy is this important?  When it comes to aviation safety – cutting corners is unsafe and u [...]

8 01, 2018

DSR Nationwide Aerial Roof Inspections Services

By |January 8th, 2018|Categories: Inspections & Surveys |Tags: |Comments Off on DSR Nationwide Aerial Roof Inspections Services

One of the fastest changing industries is the UK’s construction sector. Drones are disrupting the construction industry by replacing traditional building surveying methods.According to a report by law firm Charles Russell Speechlys – over half of construction business decision makers say drone technology is either already in use in their industry, or will be in the future.This shift is happening as more and more companies realise the capabilities and the value of drones to their business.Drones reduce costs, save time and improve safety in the workplace.Walsall Housing Group [...]

8 01, 2018

Becoming a Commercial Drone Pilot in 2023

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Becoming a Commercial Drone Pilot in 2023Drone Safe Register™ (DSR) is the nation’s leading drone hire website. All our members have been pre-checked for CAA approval and commercial drone insurance.Our drone hire directory and digital map display the profiles of hundreds of legal drone pilots in all parts of the UK.  Drone Safe Register is the UK's ‘go-to’ place to find an approved drone pilot.How Do I Become a Commercial Drone Pilot?We have created this blog to help signpost the route for anybody just starting out as a drone pilot and looking to join our exciting indust [...]

3 01, 2018

A Happy New Year to all our DSR Pro Members

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DSR is trusted by councils, independent businesses, production companies, schools, insurance sector and more.  Each week DSR publishes a weekly news blog to keep our members and the wider drone community up to date with industry related news.DSR StockDSR is excited to announce that we now have over 2000 clips available to upload and license.Launched in early 2017, DSR Stock is a premium aerial stock selling website that can boast – ALL aerial footage has been shot by CAA approved and insured drone pilots.  DSR Stock only invites DSR members to mar [...]

31 12, 2017

Business user warning – Hiring a drone operator in 2020

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Business user WARNINGHiring a drone operator in 2020This year, undoubtedly, we will see even more drones taking to the UK’s skies than ever.Drones are helping businesses save time, money and operate safer in the workplace…More properties will be inspected; more houses will be aerial photographed; more land will be mapped and surveyed.  We’ll see more drones pushing the creative boundaries on our TV screens.The benefits that drones are already bringing to the UK’s economy are staggering.   Drone usage is expanding into new markets rapidly.  And the story ha [...]

29 12, 2017

Members End Of Year Thank You & Newsletter

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THANK YOU…. Before I begin, I would like to personally thank all members for their support and dedication shown to DSR this year.  Without our loyal members, none of our milestones and the past year’s achievements detailed below would have been possible. 2017 saw DSR membership grow each month as we welcomed new members and retained existing members.  DSR is now a fully nationwide drone hire platform covering all parts of the UK.  With more than 350 members, DSR has now grown to an impressive size and we can now proudly say with confidence that we are UK [...]

26 11, 2017

UK set for Tougher Drone Laws

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The UK is looking set for tougher drone laws and prosecutions.  New measures are set to force drone owners to register their drones and all will be banned from airports unless operating with a valid CAA permission. Anyone operating a drone for commercial use in the UK must have CAA approved and hold valid insurance at all times.Changes to the (ANO) Air Navigation Order will introduce a safety test and the registration of drones weighing more than 250 grams.New laws will mean police will have better powers to prosecute.Assistant Chief Constable Serena Kennedy added: “Polic [...]

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?

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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 [...]