Drone Safe Register - Browse our Archived Blog in November 2019

30 11, 2019

Drones For Restricted Access

By DSR Journalist|November 30th, 2019|Categories: Inspections & Surveys |Tags: aerial inspection |Comments Off on Drones For Restricted Access

Drones For Restricted AccessExamples include roofs, chimney stacks, aerials and lift mechanisms. Scaffolding has been one of the only options in the past, but this can be time consuming to organise and expensive to arrange. An emerging alternative is to hire a restricted access aerial photographer.To photograph and record data from buildings of one or two storeys an aerial photographer may use a pole-mounted camera. These devices can typically reach around thirty feet into the air, so can be useful for basic roof inspections of domestic and small commercial properties.Aerial camera p [...]

27 11, 2019

Getting a Fair Deal Thanks to Drone Technology

By DSR Journalist|November 27th, 2019|Categories: Aerial Filming News |Tags: drone hire drone pilot for hire Insurance claim Insurance companies Loss adjusters loss adjusting storm damage |Comments Off on Getting a Fair Deal Thanks to Drone Technology

Getting a Fair Deal Thanks to Drone Technology Insurance companies don’t always have great reputations. It’s been said that they can be quick to take your money when you’re buying a policy. But slow and reluctant to pay out when you need to make a claim. Fortunately the industry is very well regulated in the UK,. Companies do actually try to ‘treat customers fairly’ but that doesn’t always happen. Storm claims can be one of the most contentious. Insurance companies often have a very specific definition of what actually constitutes a storm. They will take data from loca [...]

26 11, 2019

How a Drone Property Photographer Can Help Sell Your Home

By DSR Journalist|November 26th, 2019|Categories: Aerial Photography |Tags: Drone Photographer Rightmove Sell my home Sell my property Sell Your Home Faster |Comments Off on How a Drone Property Photographer Can Help Sell Your Home

Help Sell Your Home Faster With Our Network Of Drone PhotographersThe UK housing market is in a strange state at the moment. Interest rates are at record lows making borrowing cheaper than ever, but uncertainty over Brexit and future government has made people very nervous. Prices are falling in many areas, and properties are taking longer to sell. So what can you do if you’re stuck without a buyer for your house?book private and commercial aerial photography There are many ways you can improve the chances of selling your home without spending too much money. Initially it’s [...]

18 11, 2019

Drone Pilots For Hire Ireland

By DSR Journalist|November 18th, 2019|Categories: News |Tags: Drone drone law drone pilots drone registration drone safe register illegal drone operators ireland irish drone operators registration republic of ireland uk government drone law uk registration |Comments Off on Drone Pilots For Hire Ireland

Republic of Ireland Drone HireDrone Safe Register ™ is delighted to announce that the Drone Operator Hire Platform is now live in the Republic of Ireland (ROI).This means that anybody that requires a safe and legal drone pilot in the ROI will now be able to search and hire pre approved safe and legal drone pilots. DSR members based in the ROI are pre-checked for Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) commercial drone licence certification and valid insurance.DSR is inviting commercial drone pilots who hold an IAA licence and valid insurance to join as a Pro Member.All members create [...]

13 11, 2019

Drone Photography For Hotel & Leisure

By DSR Journalist|November 13th, 2019|Categories: News |Tags: aerial photography drone photography Drone Photography For hotel & leisure Hotel leisure resort wedding party |Comments Off on Drone Photography For Hotel & Leisure

Drone Photography For Hotel & LeisureAerial photography is a great way to showcase a hotel or leisure resort and attract visitors. If a venue is in an attractive setting or has its own gardens and grounds, there’s no better way to view it than from the air.A hotel aerial photographer is now an affordable option thanks to drone technology.A commercial drone operator can produce high-resolution photographs and video footage for marketing literature, social media and website use.Hotels on the coast or in countryside locations are particularly attractive when shot from the air.Here [...]

9 11, 2019

Drones Help Flood Damage Insurance Claims

By DSR Journalist|November 9th, 2019|Categories: Aerial Photography |Tags: Climate change Environment Agency flood damage aerial photographer Flood Damage Insurance Claims Flooding heavy rainfall risk of flooding Surface water flooding |Comments Off on Drones Help Flood Damage Insurance Claims

Drones Collect Evidence For Flood Damage Insurance ClaimsUse aerial drone footage to quickly, safely and effectively collect aerial data for Flood Damage Insurance Claims.Drones For Loss AdjustersAs many as one on six properties in England and Wales are at risk of flooding. Climate change is likely to increase the problem over coming years, so Government and local authorities are having to consider what steps to take. Unfortunately, of course, limited budgets and competing demands for resources may limit improvements in flood defences.Insurance Company? setup a free account today&nbs [...]

8 11, 2019

Drone Safe Register Members Spearhead New UK Drone Registration Scheme

By DSR Journalist|November 8th, 2019|Categories: News |Tags: CAA’s registration scheme drone community drone technology Operator ID labels UK Drone Registration Scheme |Comments Off on Drone Safe Register Members Spearhead New UK Drone Registration Scheme

New UK Drone Registration SchemeHundreds of members have now registered.Drone Safe Register are proud to see that hundreds of our Professional and Amateur members have embraced the CAA’s registration scheme and are signing up in support. There has been something of a backlash within the drone community, but protesting and fuelling debate simply adds costs to the scheme which the whole of the community will be responsible for at a later date.As drones have become more popular and affordable, a registration scheme was inevitable. The tiny minority of irresponsible and unlawful drone [...]

6 11, 2019

Drone Operator ID Stickers

By DSR Journalist|November 6th, 2019|Categories: News |Tags: CAA Drone Registration Drone ID Sticker Drone Operator ID Drone Operator ID stickers Drone Sticker Drone Stickers ID Sticker for my drone |Comments Off on Drone Operator ID Stickers

Drone Operator ID Labels, Spec’s and Shop link.From the 1st of November 2019 we are pleased to announce our new Drone Operator ID Sticker service. This service is open to all our DSR Members and sent first class delivery.All Professional and Amateur Flyer membership plans will have 2 x Operator ID Stickers included for free at renewal. These are available for all DSR members to purchase in your members dashboard HEREIf you are not a member, you can select a membership plan HERE which will now include ID labels.Important notes to all Operators, Your operator ID must be:visible witho [...]

5 11, 2019

Affordable Aerial Photography

By DSR Journalist|November 5th, 2019|Categories: News |Tags: aerial photography agriculture bridges helicopter light aircraft Roof surveys surveying UK's leading platform |Comments Off on Affordable Aerial Photography

Affordable Aerial PhotographyAerial Photography Has Become More Affordable Aerial photography has become affordable over the past few years thanks to drone technology. It’s no longer necessary to hire a light aircraft or helicopter to capture images from the sky. As well as being cheaper and easier to arrange, drones can capture images and video in ways that wouldn’t be possible with manned aircraft.Book an aerial photographer free instant quotesDrones are now used for a wide range of commercial applications.Surveying land for agriculture and construction projects. [...]

4 11, 2019

Event Filming With Drones

By DSR Journalist|November 4th, 2019|Categories: News |Tags: aerial photographer CAA regulations Event drone photography Event Filming Event Filming With Drones music festival |Comments Off on Event Filming With Drones

Hiring Drones For Events in the UK Made Easy With DSR.Event drone photography is becoming increasingly popular. An aerial perspective is ideal for everything from sporting events to rock concerts. Photographs and video of an event are ideal for marketing via social media and sharing with people who attend and take part.The fact that crowds are likely to gather means that an events aerial photographer has to treat safety as a priority. Flying over crowds is in breach of CAA regulations and can have serious repercussions for a drone operator if he doesn’t follow protocols. It’s cri [...]

2 11, 2019

My Roof Is Leaking What Should I Do?

By DSR Journalist|November 2nd, 2019|Categories: Aerial Photography |Tags: aerial photographer cherry picker hire chimney drone safe register members roof roof inspection Roof Is Leaking Roof Leaking scaffolding surveyors Working at height |Comments Off on My Roof Is Leaking What Should I Do?

Roof inspections are required for a number of reasonsThe process has become far easier, safer and cheaper thanks to drone technology.A roof aerial photographer can produce high quality images and video footage for surveyors and other experts to view and refer back to.Chimney structures, towers, windows and guttering can be checked in a drone roof inspection. Traditional methods for inspecting roofs and hard to access areas include the use of scaffolding, access platforms, steeplejacks or cherry picker hire.Cameras attached to extending poles are also used for simple inspection w [...]

1 11, 2019

Solar Panel Maintenance & Inspection Service

By DSR Journalist|November 1st, 2019|Categories: Wind and Solar Farms |Tags: aerial photographer drone hire find a drone company hire a drone renewable energy solar panel inspection Solar Panel Maintenance |Comments Off on Solar Panel Maintenance & Inspection Service

Drone Solar Panel Maintenance & InspectionThe need to shift to renewable energy sources means that use of solar power is increasing.In the right location, solar panels are a simple and cost-effective way to generate electricity. Some homeowners are now installing solar panels to generate their own power, and the UK Government has a number of solar power stations planned.Solar panels are heavily exposed to the weather, and this means they require regular inspection and maintenance. A solar panel aerial photographer is the ideal solution for this.Hire from our huge network of drone [...]