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20 02, 2016

Marathon Drone Hire Check List

By DSR Journalist|February 20th, 2016|Categories: News |Tags: caa drone code caa drone pilot caa drone pilot listing caa dronecode department for transport drone checklist drone industry drone law drone laws in uk drones drones at events unmanned life |Comments Off on Marathon Drone Hire Check List

Marathons and other large races with drones Can be an ideal event To be captured from an aerial perspective as they are such an impressive spectacle when seen from a bird’s eye view.  However, these can have participants and spectators numbering over 1000 people.  This changes the law as it applies to drones.With groups of more than 1000 people, your drone operator will need to be 150 meters away at all times.They should carry out a thorough site survey to ensure it is feasible to carry out the required work and assess any risks.Ensure they carry out work within the condi [...]

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19 05, 2016

Calling All Professional UAV Pilots

By DSR Journalist|May 19th, 2016|Categories: DJI News |Tags: benefits caa approved caa dronecode caa drone code caa drone pilot discounts drone pilot drone safe register member member pin marker member renewal member showreels |Comments Off on Calling All Professional UAV Pilots

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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25 06, 2021

What Qualifications Do I Need To Become A Commercial Drone Operator?

By DSR Journalist|June 25th, 2021|Categories: A2CofC Drone Training CAA Hobbyist Members |Tags: A2 Certificate of Competency A2 CofC A2 CofC Certification A2 CofC Course approved drone pilots caa warning are you a caa pfco pilot CAA caa approved caa approved caa dronecode caa drone code caa drone hire caa drone pilot CAA Drone Registration |Comments Off on What Qualifications Do I Need To Become A Commercial Drone Operator?

When becoming a commercial drone operator, there are hundreds of rules and regulations to be aware of before you can start legally earning remuneration for your aerial work. Whilst it can be daunting, Drone Safe Register is here to support you on your journey. Although you don't necessarily need any qualifications to buy or fly a drone, depending on the type and weight, you may be restricted in where you can fly it and which models you can lawfully operate. Over the last few years, the laws around drone ownership have changed dramatically. When it comes to commercial operat [...]

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6 08, 2021

Amazon Drone Deliveries Ruined By The CAA

By DSR Journalist|August 6th, 2021|Categories: CAA Featured General News |Tags: Amazon Drone Deliveries drone deliveries Drone Delivery medical drone deliveries CAA caa amendments to air navigation order caa drone code CAA law UK CAA caa drone pilot |Comments Off on Amazon Drone Deliveries Ruined By The CAA

Ever since the first announcement of Amazon Prime Air back in 2016, professional drone operators have voiced significant concerns regarding the safety and practicality of using drones for commercial deliveries. Could this be down to the CAA and the Alauda Airspeeder Incident? [...]

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6 08, 2024

Women in Drones: The Sky Isn’t the Limit

By DSR Journalist|August 6th, 2024|Categories: Aerial Photography Aerial Filming |Tags: UAVs in business drones and SAR caa drone pilot |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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