24 02, 2025

An In-Depth Look At DJI Drone Endurance

By |February 24th, 2025|Categories: CAA DJI General |Tags: |Comments Off on An In-Depth Look At DJI Drone Endurance

Based on Episode 16 of Behind The Remote The experiment was simple. In our most recent YouTube video, we flew a selection of sub 250g, mid-range and enterprise drones continuously until their battery hit 0%. This allowed us to compare actual flight times against the official specifications provided by DJI. The results were eye-opening and sparked discussions about performance, reliability, and how real-world conditions can impact battery endurance.The Three Rounds of TestingWe structured the test into three distinct rounds based on the drone categories:1. Sub 250g DronesDJI [...]

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19 02, 2025

Nature vs Technology: Bird vs Drone

By |February 19th, 2025|Categories: DJI General CAA Drone Safe Store |Tags: |Comments Off on Nature vs Technology: Bird vs Drone

The Threat of Unauthorised DronesIn the south-central state of Telangana, India, a five-bird squad has been undergoing training to intercept nano and micro rogue drones, especially in no-fly zones during VIP movement.Telangana's Garuda Squad offers a unique blend of nature and innovation in an era dominated by high-tech surveillance and AI-driven security. This elite unit employs trained birds of prey - eagles, kites, and falcons - to intercept drones.Telangana Police and the Garuda Squad Recognising the rising threat of unauthorised drones, the Telangana Police established the [...]

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3 02, 2025

DJI Matrice 4T - Ultimate Search and Rescue Drone?

By |February 3rd, 2025|Categories: DJI CAA Photography Thermal Imaging |Tags: |Comments Off on DJI Matrice 4T - Ultimate Search and Rescue Drone?

2025 kicked off with the launch of the DJI Matrice 4T, the first release of new enterprise drone tech of the new year. The thermal drone features a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor, a 48MP wide-angle camera, a medium telephoto camera, a telephoto camera, an infrared thermal camera, a NIR auxiliary light, and a laser rangefinder. With all these features and more, the DJI Mavic 4T is the ultimate search and rescue tech. [...]

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27 01, 2025

Drones Are Transforming Businesses in 2025

By |January 27th, 2025|Categories: Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming Agriculture CAA DJI Inspections & Surveys Thermal Imaging |Tags: |Comments Off on Drones Are Transforming Businesses in 2025

Drones, a Positive Addition to Your Business?It’s not news that there are many industries in which a drone might help to enhance operations, from cutting down costs to maximising resources. For a range of industries such as agriculture, construction and logistics, drones are a powerful tool, producing increased amounts of data through 3D models, high-res content and thermal imaging and maps.Data IntegrationSo how can you make the most of this data?To fully harness the valuable insights drone data offers, it’s essential to consider tools that can efficiently process and integ [...]

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13 01, 2025

DJI Matrice 4 Series: Bringing Intelligence to Aerial Operations

By |January 13th, 2025|Categories: Aerial Video and Filming Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Drone Safe Store DJI |Tags: |Comments Off on DJI Matrice 4 Series: Bringing Intelligence to Aerial Operations

Two Models, Countless ApplicationsThe DJI Matrice 4 Series is here. The series features the Matrice 4T and Matrice 4E, equipped with advanced capabilities like smart detection and laser range finder measurement. With AI-powered systems and enhanced sensing technology, flight operations are safer and more reliable than ever.Professionals in the industry have long awaited this revolutionary advancement in enterprise technology. [...]

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6 01, 2025

2024 Wrapped: The Best of Droning Technology

By |January 6th, 2025|Categories: Hobbyist DJI Drone Safe Store |Tags: |Comments Off on 2024 Wrapped: The Best of Droning Technology

2024 Saw the Release of Some Great Droning AdvancementsAs we close the book on 2024, we’re reflecting on the new drone tech released throughout the year. From revolutionary best sellers to products that flew under the radar, join us as we cover the DJI products released over the past year. [...]

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6 08, 2024

Women in Drones: The Sky Isn’t the Limit

By |August 6th, 2024|Categories: Aerial Photography Aerial Filming |Tags: |Comments Off on Women in Drones: The Sky Isn’t the Limit

The number of women in tech has always been significantly small. With drone capabilities evolving daily, we’re hoping the industry will continue to develop regarding the gender gap.According to 2023 FAA data, women made up 7.9% of all certified remote pilots. But as of the new 2024 data, they make up 8.39%. It is estimated that the percentage of women drone pilots in the UK is just 4%. [...]

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5 08, 2024

Everything You Need to Know about UK Drone Rules and Regulations

By |August 5th, 2024|Categories: DJI Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming Insurance CAA Drone Safe Store Inspections & Surveys |Tags: |Comments Off on Everything You Need to Know about UK Drone Rules and Regulations

Drones; Where to Begin?A drone can be a great addition to any business, but there are certain things to be aware of before getting into the hobby or profession. Drone rules and regulations continue to change, and it is important to stay educated and up-to-date on the latest changes to avoid getting into any legal trouble, as well as to continue flying safely.Drone Operator ID’sTo fly a drone of 250g and under, you need an Operator ID, which can be purchased through the Drone Safe Store for a small fee. For any drone heavier than 250g, you would need to take a test to obtain yo [...]

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23 07, 2024

Drones Are Complimenting Traditional Farming Methods

By |July 23rd, 2024|Categories: Agriculture |Tags: |Comments Off on Drones Are Complimenting Traditional Farming Methods

Case Study  According to BBC Norfolk, AutoSpray Systems (a company that supplies electric, multi-function autonomous drones for agriculture) developed the use of drones in farming around five years ago.The technology AutoSpray provides is designed to help farmers improve efficiency and increase margins, while reducing chemical usage, lowering carbon emissions and improving worker safety.Whether it’s to spray, shade, sow or spread, drone technology can be a hugely beneficial addition to agricultural operations. Complementing, Not CompetingIt’s important to note that [...]

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16 07, 2024

What is LiDAR?

By |July 16th, 2024|Categories: General |Tags: |Comments Off on What is LiDAR?

LiDAR uses laser light to measure distances with high accuracy. This technology is made possible with the DJI Zenmuse L2 drone and its predecessor, the DJI Zenmuse L1. While LiDAR has long been used in forestry and land surveying, its application in light shows is relatively new.Applications of LiDAR have included services such as forestry and land surveying for some time, but the purpose of light shows is fairly new to the industry. [...]

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3 07, 2024

DJI’s Avinox Electric Bike Is Kicking up Some Dust!

By |July 3rd, 2024|Categories: DJI |Tags: |Comments Off on DJI’s Avinox Electric Bike Is Kicking up Some Dust!

DJI Has Taken the Bike Industry by Surprise…The father of all droning tech has taken multiple industries by surprise with its release of the new Avinox drive system and Amflow e-bike brand.About DJI and AvinoxMost of our readers will be more than familiar with DJI, but their newest product has come as a surprise to many. DJI is world-renowned for its tech within the droning industry but has now entered a new realm with the launch of its first e-bike - the carbon fibre Amflow PL electric mountain bike. DJI's Avinox Drive System will debut in the new Amflow PL, an e-MTB (electri [...]

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12 06, 2024

A Historic Achievement in Aviation - Everest

By |June 12th, 2024|Categories: DJI |Tags: |Comments Off on A Historic Achievement in Aviation - Everest

DJI Has Completed the World’s First Drone Delivery Tests on Mount EverestIn April of this year, DJI teamed up with Nepalese drone service company Airlift, video production company 8KRAW, and Nepalese-certified mountain guide Mingma Gyalje Sherpa, to fly the world's first successful delivery drone trials on Mount Everest. The DJI FlyCart 30 was put to the ultimate test, delivering oxygen bottles and 1.5kg of other supplies in extreme altitudes, temperatures and other environmental conditions.Safer ExpeditionsTraditionally, local Sherpa guides transported supplies and cleared th [...]

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4 06, 2024

Pre-Summer Health Check - Make Sure Your Business Profile Is Up to Date

By |June 4th, 2024|Categories: Aerial Photography |Tags: |Comments Off on Pre-Summer Health Check - Make Sure Your Business Profile Is Up to Date

Since 2015, the Drone Safe Register has been the UK's leading drone pilot network. With over 500 members nationwide, we provide access to the industry's top drone operators.The register connects customers with the best drone operators in the industry, offering CAA-approved, insured, and well-trained commercial drone operators for hire across the United Kingdom.Professional drone operators receive well-paid jobs at their fingertips, while clients can hire trusted operators through a stress-free and fast booking system.The best part? We take no fees for the transaction. We simply put y [...]

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16 05, 2024

Wedding Film and Photography

By |May 16th, 2024|Categories: Aerial Video and Filming |Tags: |Comments Off on Wedding Film and Photography

Drones have proven to be an enormously popular tool for capturing every aspect of wedding day memories. For most of today’s working professionals, there’s no better drone than a DJI Mavic 3 Series family member. Whether it be the Mavic 3 Cine, Mavic 3, or the Mavic 3 Classic - they all offer a long list of desirable features, including a 4/3 Hasselblad camera for the highest picture quality. Whether you're shooting a wedding, or any other event, the above drones have more than proven their capabilities. However, as we’re entering the wedding season (conveniently, the [...]

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1 05, 2024

Drone Safe Register Memberships

By |May 1st, 2024|Categories: Members |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Safe Register Memberships

Boost Your BusinessWhen you become a Drone Safe Register member, we will link our website to yours, meaning it will rank more highly on Google and more people will find your business.A Drone Safe Register membership will help to boost your business to new levels through SEO. This is due to Drone Safe's positive reputation, but most importantly it will work to promote your business through Google backlinks. Not only will this benefit your website ranking, but it will also save you money on website costs. [...]

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29 01, 2024

Genuine Commercial Drone Pilots Deserve Better

By |January 29th, 2024|Categories: CAA |Tags: |Comments Off on Genuine Commercial Drone Pilots Deserve Better

Previously, drone operators needed to have permission from the CAA for “commercial operations”. Now, using a drone for commercial purposes does not require any special permission.It's crucial to bring back the days when the CAA knew how many commercial operators the UK had, how many pilots were insured, and how many hours each operator was flying for, including accidents/incidents.Due to the changes in regulations, specifically The Unmanned Aircraft Regulation and changes to the Air Navigation Order, the CAA has massively reduced its control over commercial drone operators.& [...]

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2 11, 2023

Hire A Drone Operator For Your Wedding

By |November 2nd, 2023|Categories: Weddings Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming |Tags: |Comments Off on Hire A Drone Operator For Your Wedding

If you’re in the process of arranging a wedding, a photographer will be one of the main items on your list of things to book. It may be a long list of course. As well as the bride’s dress, bridesmaid dresses and pageboy’s outfits, there's the cars, cake, flowers .. invitations, DJ, and wedding rings! And as well as the photographer, you may also want to hire a drone operator for your wedding.A drone wedding photographer won’t replace the traditional photographer who will capture those key moments of the day and portraits of the wedding party, but they can add another dimensio [...]

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10 10, 2023

The Best Sub 250g Drones For Drone Operators

By |October 10th, 2023|Categories: General Featured Hobbyist |Tags: |Comments Off on The Best Sub 250g Drones For Drone Operators

The Best Sub 250g Drones For Drone OperatorsThe rules introduced for drones under 250g in the UK in 2020 was a turning point for both commercial operators and hobby flyers. Giving drone flyers greater freedom to fly these smaller, lighter aircraft has made it easier and more enjoyable and opened up more applications for industry. The sub-250 drone rule changes have also fuelled greater innovation from manufacturers and led to mass production of quality mini-drones. The Federal Aviation Administration in the USA has also relaxed rules for drones under 250g so the global market is huge [...]

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