18 08, 2016

Unlocking DJI Geofencing for Drone Pros

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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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16 08, 2016

CAA Notice and Drone Hire Update

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CAA Notice and Drone Hire UpdateFour days ago on Friday the 12th of August the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) published some changes to the Air Navigation Order (ANO). The CAA sets the rules on drones in the UK under what is called an ANO.The ANO sets out a series of articles that impose restrictions and obligations on operators of aircraft within the jurisdiction. These rules are set to protect the public and property- after all a drone in the hands of an illegal drone operator could cause a major accident in our skies.  Aviators, including drone operators need to comply with t [...]

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11 08, 2016

Drone Hire Tips

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Drone Hire Member TipsDrone Safe Register (DSR) – The UK’s fastest growing marketed website for UAV hire It provides a searchable national database of trained, qualified and insured drone pilots who are available for aerial work. The register geographically lists UAV pilot profiles; complete with full contact details, logos, reviews, showreel and links to their website.Our marketed website for professionals is becoming a very busy place indeed.UK law stipulates that anybody flying a UAV for commercial gain must have the necessary Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) permissions and hol [...]

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7 08, 2016

UK Estate Agents and Drones

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Drones for Estate AgentsCommercial drone usage is helping growth in the UK’s property industry.  Drones are increasingly being used by estate agents as a cheaper alternative to helicopter hire to capture amazing aerial images. There is no doubt that having a bird’s eye perspective of a property on film or photo creates an emotional response and is certainly driving property sales.BOOK ONLINE HEREBut are the UK’s estate agents aware of the laws when hiring a drone operator?  The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has warned that it is aware of cases where estate agents may [...]

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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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28 07, 2016

Drone Wedding advice

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The Best Drone Wedding adviceA drone is simply an unmanned aircraft. These image capturing aircraft can film and photograph a unique aerial perspective providing you with high quality cinematic footage and photos to treasure forever.  Increasingly drones are becoming a ‘must have’ to help capture the unforgettable moments at weddings.Why Hire a Drone?Drones can be a fantastic add on when organising your wedding photography and videography.  They can be used in a variety of ways including to film key moments of the day. These could include capturing a special moment [...]

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21 07, 2016

Illegal Drone Operators

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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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14 07, 2016

Drone Hire The Easy Way

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Drone Safe Register (DSR) is the nation's fastest growing marketed drone hire directory website.   This week we discuss how DSR has been able to grow our register of professional qualified drone pilots and support our members with lots of benefits.DSR makes the process of finding and hiring a legal drone pilot quick and easy.  The marketed directory provides a searchable national database and digital map of trained, qualified and insured drone pilots who are available for hire. The register geographically lists profiles; complete with full contact details, drone specialisat [...]

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20 06, 2016

Becoming A Commercial Drone Pilot

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Becoming A Commercial Drone Pilot in the UKThere are many important factors in becoming a commercial drone pilot.  Drone Safe Register (DSR) breaks down the process and gives you their take on these considerations.Getting QualifiedThe use of drones is regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Anyone using a drone for ‘aerial commercial work’ needs operating permission from the CAA. This must be renewed annually and is known as CAA PFCO or A2. The UK drone industry is expanding fast with approximately 5000 trained and qualified UAV pilots. Estimates of the number of dr [...]

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31 05, 2016

Heartbeat United Live Coverage

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A new world record for the longest football match ever with drone coverage provided by Drone Safe Register Pilots.A huge congratulations to the 36 footballers who became World Record breakers over this Spring bank holiday 2016. Organised by Worthing United Football Club, the motivation behind the world record attempt is the tragic loss in recent years of their three team members – Matt Chaplain, Matt Grimstone and Jacob Schilt.The event raised funds for The British Heart Foundation and towards building a permanent memorial footballing facility for community use. The two teams battl [...]

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19 05, 2016

Calling All Professional UAV Pilots

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Calling All Professional UAV PilotsAre you a newly qualified aerial drone pilot?  So you’ve done the hard bit and gained your licence for aerial work (CAA PfAW).  Next step is to get insured and effectively market your pilot skills to the people that need your services.Here are 5 reasons to join DSR and start enjoying the benefits!  All DSR members are pin pointed on a searchable digital map.  Member’s profiles are listed on the UK’s fastest growing website for UAV hire.   Businesses’ looking to hire a drone want to make [...]

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13 05, 2016

Our Biggest Social Media Campaign

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Our Biggest Social Media Campaign to dateKevin Watson of Drone Safe Register says, “Facebook is proving to be a powerful tool allowing us to promote our member’s professional drone services geographically on a local level to the businesses they serve. Paid social network advertising placed by DSR is delivering solid results for our members. That’s why we have decided to launch our biggest Facebook social ad campaign ever.”Every week we have new members joining.  All our members now also receive 7 days of sponsored Facebook advertising on us at th [...]

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29 04, 2016

Demolition Drone Hire

By |April 29th, 2016|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Demolition Drone Hire

Drones for DemolitionHiring a drone to capture tearing down buildings Either manually or mechanically is the new way to showcase the demolition procedure. Free ground and free filming quotes hereIt can take weeks of careful planning leading up to the main event which can be over in a matter of seconds.From small buildings to high-rise buildings Drone Safe Register has pilots on hand to help you. Working with a qualified drone operator is a fantastic way to capture the event in style. Our pilots are happy to meet you to discuss demolition plans and work with your safety team [...]

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28 04, 2016

Music Video Drone Hire

By |April 28th, 2016|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Music Video Drone Hire

Drone For Music VideoDrones are being used more and more for music videos and Drone Safe Register has nationwide UK pilots for hire.You can obtain instant drone hire quotations HEREAll of our members are CAA approved for aerial work and carry correct commercial insurance.Location is key and our members are very easy to find using our digital map. Simply visit our homepage and search by location required.Our members are happy to obtain permissions in advance and we have pilots ready to help you.From a full days hire to one simple clip, our professional members are ready to help you. W [...]

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19 04, 2016

Drone Registration Program From DroneSafe

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Our Drone Registration ProgramLaunched today, 19th April 2016, Drone Safe Register is introducing a further facility for members, the option to register their Drones as part of DSR’s annual membership plan.You can Register HEREWe are proudly the first UK UAV organisation to launch this new and much needed aircraft registration program for our members.  There will be some similarities of the DSR register to the regulations introduced by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) in the USA, earlier this year.  All Drone Safe Register pilots can now register their [...]

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17 04, 2016

Drone Strikes Plane At Heathrow Airport

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An investigation is under way after a small aircraft believed to be a drone hit the front of a plane landing at Heathrow airport today. The report was made to Heathrow Airport police at 1 pm today from a British Airways flight landing from Geneva Europe.  The flight landed safely at the new Heathrow Terminal 5 building.  Inquiries believed a drone struck the front of the plane as it was landing at the airport.  No arrests have been made and enquiries are continuing.  This is now the second drone related incident within a week and it is very clear much more needs to be done [...]

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14 04, 2016

Illegal London Drone Footage Complaints

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See London from above including Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Place like never before. But, sadly this drone pilot is now in serious trouble. The UK CAA have received a huge number of complaints and the London Metropolitan Police have been informed. The video was removed quickly by the poster but many have downloaded and forwarded to the relevant authorities.  The UK drone community took to social media yesterday expressing just how dangerous this footage actually is. All drone pilots must have permission to take off from the land owner, keep 150 metres from 1000 persons or [...]

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7 04, 2016

Hidden Britain by Drone

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We love seeing drone footage, without doubt the pilots flying in this new series are true professionals, fully insured and have CAA permission for aerial work.  Our Drone Safe registered operators can’t wait for this exciting new series to air this Sunday 10th April 2016.Presented by Sir Tony Robinson and using drones to reveal Britain’s hidden places for the first time ever by drone. From billionaires’ private estates to forbidden military zones, this will be a must watch for everyone.With all the mixed emotions in the national press regarding the use of drones, we can’ [...]

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6 04, 2016

Find Drone Companies for Aerial Film Services

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Find Drone Companies for Aerial Film Services - NOW!Aerial filming carried out by Drone Safe Register approved members really is very easy to arrange.Firstly, all of our pilots are correctly insured and carry valid CAA permission for aerial work. We know this because DSR check all members documents before joining.  All of our approved pilots can be very easily found using our digital map and all DSR members are issued yearly pilot cards which they will carry to each job and can be easily verified.  We are proud to have some of the very best UAV drone pilots as mem [...]

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2 04, 2016

Drone Filming & Drone Magazine

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Drone MagazineAlthough only founded six months ago, the UK-based Drone Safe Register has already seen a promotional push to raise interest and promote awareness of drone-related companies reach more than a million people – with the latest count standing at 1.4 million before we went to print – with ambitions to reach out to 4 million people by the end of the year.Drone Safe Register was launched last year, setting up a national, searchable database of pilots who were not only qualified but also fully insured and available for hire. According to its founder, Mark Boyt (a trained p [...]

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