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9 03, 2018

Be Creative & Hire A London Based Drone Expert

By |March 9th, 2018|Categories: General Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming Photography |Tags: |Comments Off on Be Creative & Hire A London Based Drone Expert

Don’t let London Stop You Being CreativeWhat better way to see London than from the sky! Aerial shots of landmarks like the Tower of London and London Bridge are iconic images. In some cases you may find stock footage of the area of London you need, and Drone Safe Register have just launched a new UK aerial stock footage library.Not only can you now hire our London and Kent based aerial experts, we have now made it possible to our member captured images instantly.Visit our exciting new uk stock library Aerial filming in London presents many challengesHiring a helicopter is one [...]

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9 03, 2018

Aerial Filming in the UK

By |March 9th, 2018|Categories: General |Tags: |Comments Off on Aerial Filming in the UK

Aerial Filming in the UK with drones Helicopters and light aircraft were the only option for aerial filming in the UK up until a few years ago, but drones are now an affordable alternative.Filming with a drone produces high definition, cinematic video footage, and is great for advertising and marketing. If you need footage of an event, a hotel or leisure facility or anything else that looks great from an aerial perspective, a drone could be the answer.Aerial filming in the UK with a drone is subject to regulation, and it’s important to hire a professional. The drone industry has at [...]

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3 03, 2018

How Much Will I Pay for a Drone Roof Survey

By |March 3rd, 2018|Categories: Inspections & Surveys |Tags: |Comments Off on How Much Will I Pay for a Drone Roof Survey

Drones offer a state of the art access solution for surveys and inspection work. Book online HEREIf you’re wondering how much does a roof survey cost in the UK, this article will give you a good understanding.Using a drone for a roof survey has many advantages over traditional methods, includingOrganising scaffolding or a cherry picker can take time. After an initial site survey and some background work, a drone can usually be on site within hoursSavings of 60-70% are not unusual when comparing hire of scaffolding and access equipment to booking a drone roof surveyA CAA (Civil [...]

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3 03, 2018

Nationwide Drone Roof Survey Network

By |March 3rd, 2018|Categories: Inspections & Surveys |Tags: |Comments Off on Nationwide Drone Roof Survey Network

Nationwide Drone Roof Survey NetworkDrones are the ideal tools for roof surveys. They can be used to produce high resolution photographs and video footage without the need for scaffolding, cherry pickers, ladders or other specialist equipment.Drone roof survey costs are typically far less than traditional methods, and they can be completed much more quickly.Drone roof inspections are becoming very popular for a number of reasons. Firstly, drone inspections are quicker to arrange and cheaper than most alternatives. Secondly, they are less health and safety requirements than for tradit [...]

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28 02, 2018

How freezing weather affects drone operators

By |February 28th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on How freezing weather affects drone operators

Cold weather affects drone operatorsThe beast from the east has brought the stark reminder that the effects of climate change are in fact a tangible and real thing. The weather does affect drone operation.Temperatures this week dropped below -5 in Bristol, and -3 in London, meanwhile a balmy -10 in Liverpool. With all the snow in the air and on the ground, this may have meant that DSR pilots may have struggled to get their aircrafts flying in the air safely.Here’s how freezing weather affects drones (and their pilots!)Pilots fingers get cold fast, drone pilots like to have warm han [...]

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23 02, 2018

Drone Inspection Network & Largest Provider

By |February 23rd, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Inspection Network & Largest Provider

Drones have become a valuable tool in the construction, insurance and energy industries.As well as being used for surveying and planning, they have revolutionised the way inspections of hard to reach places are carried out.Forget about helicopters, scaffolding and ladders – a drone can be in the air within minutes and capture high resolution photographs and video footage. A drone inspection in the UK costs from around £300, and this is a huge cost saving over other methods. It can also be safer if carried out by a qualified, CAA approved drone pilot – engineers don’t have to s [...]

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19 02, 2018

The UK economy is starting to take drone tech very seriously

By |February 19th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on The UK economy is starting to take drone tech very seriously

Drones in the UK EconomyThe best uses of drones are those that everyone can benefit from, and the UK economy is starting to take drone tech really seriously – movers and shakers in a range of industries are seeing the benefits of Drones ever more each day.Gone are the days when the benefits need demonstration – now we have a wealth of knowledge, a rapidly growing industry and plenty of experience across the DSR network.If you don’t know who your local pilot is, make contact and find out what they can do for your business – a ‘flying camera’ being used to capture cool aeri [...]

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16 02, 2018

Drone Survey Costs 2022

By |February 16th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Survey Costs 2022

How much will an Aerial Drone Survey Cost in 2022?Join us as we break down the costs associated with commissioning a drone survey and clear up some common misconceptions about hiring a drone operator to complete aerial inspection and survey requests.Drones are revolutionising the way aerial surveys are carried out. They are used in everything from town planning and major construction projects down to individual roof inspections of a single property.Benefits of a Drone Survey –Aerial views can take in the whole picture – literallyDrone surveys can be carried out without ladders, [...]

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16 02, 2018

How much does drone photography cost?

By |February 16th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on How much does drone photography cost?

How much will drone photography cost?Aerial pictures from a drone are fantastic for properties, hotels, golf clubs and many other subjects. The view from above gives a unique perspective and can look spectacular. But how much does drone photography cost?You can now book online HERE Please note: this blog was initially posted in 2018 - now you must have permission to fly in certain areas and hold commercial insurance for all commercial jobs.There are really two answers to this question, and it depends on whether you want to use a safe, legal, professional or take a chance with a [...]

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14 02, 2018

Hiring a Drone Wedding Photographer

By |February 14th, 2018|Categories: Weddings |Tags: |Comments Off on Hiring a Drone Wedding Photographer

Drone Wedding PhotographerIf you’re planning a wedding, you may be wondering if you should hire a drone wedding photographer? Some wedding photographers are starting to use drones, but most prefer to concentrate on their traditional work.If a photographer does offer to take some drone shots of your wedding, it’s essential that you check they have approval from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and that they have the correct insurance cover.At Drone Safe Register, we have a national network of CAA approved drone pilots, and we can supply a professional to cover your wedding. Hiri [...]

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4 02, 2018

The largest selection of UK CAA approved drone operators

By |February 4th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on The largest selection of UK CAA approved drone operators

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 [...]

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4 02, 2018

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

By |February 4th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Safe Register The UK's leading drone hire website newsletter

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 [...]

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23 01, 2018

Per Day Drone Insurance From Coverdrone.

By |January 23rd, 2018|Categories: General |Tags: |Comments Off on Per Day Drone Insurance From Coverdrone.

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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8 01, 2018

Becoming a Commercial Drone Pilot in 2023

By |January 8th, 2018|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Becoming a Commercial Drone Pilot in 2023

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 [...]

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26 11, 2017

UK set for Tougher Drone Laws

By |November 26th, 2017|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on UK set for Tougher Drone Laws

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 [...]

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22 11, 2017

Martek Establish Dedicated Maritime Unmanned Aviation Division

By |November 22nd, 2017|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Martek Establish Dedicated Maritime Unmanned Aviation Division

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 [...]

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14 11, 2017

Drone Owner Rescued By Emergency Services

By |November 14th, 2017|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Owner Rescued By Emergency Services

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 [...]

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6 11, 2017

Drone Aerial Stock Footage UK Largest Selection

By |November 6th, 2017|Categories: legacy |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Aerial Stock Footage UK Largest Selection

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 [...]

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15 10, 2017

CAA launch Share The Air Campaign

By |October 15th, 2017|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on CAA launch Share The Air Campaign

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 [...]

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