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21 07, 2016

Illegal Drone Operators

By DSR Journalist|July 21st, 2016|Categories: DJI News |Tags: book a thermal imagery drone CAA can i fly my drone here drone code drone pilots drone rules regarding privacy drone safe register drone saving lives flyby photography illegal drone pilots legal drone pilots safe and legal |Comments Off on Illegal Drone Operators

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 [...]

9 03, 2016

More Drone Pilots than Ever being Trained

By DSR Journalist|March 9th, 2016|Categories: News |Tags: approved CAA commercial operations Drone drone hire legal nqe pilot hire pilots safe training training centres |Comments Off on More Drone Pilots than Ever being Trained

More Drone Pilots than ever beforeMore drone pilots than ever are now becoming trained and legal as Drone Safe Register tackles the use of illegal drones. Before Drone Safe Register launched back in November 2015 it was very clear the UK had a huge problem with drone pilots operating without CAA permission and correct insurance.Drone Safe Register has now targeted over 1.6 million adults with its short educational video receiving well over 500,000 views since launch. A very impressive number to say the least.Lack of public awareness was the main problem as the hiring public sim [...]

7 03, 2016

The Use of drones filming events this summer

By DSR Journalist|March 7th, 2016|Categories: News |Tags: aerial filming aerial footage CAA check with the organisers drone hire event coverage events ground school insurance legal 150 metres operations manual permissions pilots qualified safe |Comments Off on The Use of drones filming events this summer

Summer Event Drone FilmingDrones are fantastic but must only be flown at events by professionally trained pilots. All qualified pilots must attend ground school, complete an operations manual and be flight tested before the CAA will issue the pilot or company permission. Valid insurance is a must.No drones can be flown within 150 metres of gatherings of 1000 or more persons. If you have a group of 1000 persons or less, providing the group are within the pilots control the 150m rule is removed completely.This is why you will see even more close range drone footage pictured withi [...]

13 10, 2015

Welcome to Drone Safe Register!

By DSR Journalist|October 13th, 2015|Categories: General News |Tags: CAA Drone drone safe register education goals legal membership new operator safe |Comments Off on Welcome to Drone Safe Register!

Welcome to Drone Safe Register! (DSR)The UK drone industry is growing at a rapid pace and UAVs are becoming an increasingly common sight in our skies.While there are many positive aspects to this new industry, it does seem as though negative drone-related news is far more widely reported in today’s media.The truth of the matter is that, when operated by a professional pilot who has permission from the CAA to undertake aerial work, UAVs offer a huge range of filming and photography benefits to businesses and the general public. Here are just a few:Unique angles on eventsCost effecti [...]

22 05, 2018

What do CAA Approved Drone Pilots Do?

By DSR Journalist|May 22nd, 2018|Categories: General |Tags: CAA |Comments Off on What do CAA Approved Drone Pilots Do?

CAA Approved Drone Pilots ExplainedCAA approved drone pilots are operators who have been granted a PFCO. This stands for Permission to Fly Commercial Operations, and it means a drone pilot can legally offer his services for hire.The type of work a CAA approved drone pilot carries out depends on several factors including the following.The pilot’s background and work experience. For example, an experienced building surveyor may see the opportunity to offer drone hire for roof survey work and drone hire for roof inspections. A wedding photographer may want to offer aerial photography [...]

22 02, 2018

Instant Drone Hire Quotes – Hire Commercial Drone Pilots

By DSR Journalist|February 22nd, 2018|Categories: legacy |Tags: CAA Commercial Drone Business and Industry UK drone hire directory drone operator drone pilot directory drone pilot hire drones |Comments Off on Instant Drone Hire Quotes – Hire Commercial Drone Pilots

A handy guide to get the most out of the DSR Instant Quote. Instant quote is easily accessible at the top of every Drone Safe Register webpage. Consider bookmarking it for quick and easy access! Obviously, we need to know who we are talking to! It’s important we know who pilots are talking to as in larger organisations, pilots calling in could be mistaken for cold callers or telemarketers. Date Required Putting the soonest date you need the service carrying out is best; our pilots need time to plan flights and ensure that all the legal tick-boxes are complete. In many cases [...]

29 03, 2021

Can you be fined if you hire an illegal drone pilot for commercial drone work?

By DSR Journalist|March 29th, 2021|Categories: Articles |Tags: .registering your drone CAA flying drones legally |Comments Off on Can you be fined if you hire an illegal drone pilot for commercial drone work?

We understand that finding a drone operator can be a difficult process. As the drone industry continues to establish its benefits as an option to those that may not have even considered the advanced aerial perspectives for inspections, marketing and surveillance before, there is still a long way to go for aerial options to become a first-thought.When looking for an operator to complete your aerial requests, it is imperative that you understand the necessary commercial permissions a drone operator must hold to ensure that the process of aerial data retrieval complies with the law.&nbs [...]

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 [...]

28 06, 2021

CAP1361 REMOVED - You Can No Longer Easily Check An Operators Authority!

By DSR Journalist|June 28th, 2021|Categories: CAA Aerial Video and Filming Aerial Filming Aerial Photography A2CofC Drone Training |Tags: approved drone pilots approved drone pilots caa warning caa approved are you a caa pfco pilot CAA caa approved caa dronecode A2 Certificate of Competency A2 CofC Certification A2 CofC drone operator A2 CofC drone jobs Commercial Drone Business and Industry UK Commercial Drone Inspections Commercial Drone Operators |Comments Off on CAP1361 REMOVED - You Can No Longer Easily Check An Operators Authority!

A recent change to the CAA’s information for the public has meant that it is significantly harder to check the validity of unmanned aircraft operators and has made it significantly harder for operators to prove their validity to the general public. [...]

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? [...]

19 11, 2021

CAA Changes To Operator IDs

By DSR Journalist|November 19th, 2021|Categories: CAA News General |Tags: Drone Operator ID A2 drone operator Drone Operator ID stickers Operator ID Operator ID labels approved drone pilots caa warning CAA |Comments Off on CAA Changes To Operator IDs

Drone pilots across the country are keeping an eye on their inboxes as they await the dreaded email from the CAA informing them of changes to their Operator ID.Learn how this new format change from the CAA affects your drone operations in 2021 and beyond! [...]

26 11, 2021

Drone Code In The UK

By DSR Journalist|November 26th, 2021|Categories: A2CofC Drone Training Hobbyist |Tags: caa drone code CAA CAA approved drones DJI Drones For Sale |Comments Off on Drone Code In The UK

With complicated rules and regulations coming into force every year, it can be tricky keeping up-to-date with the CAA’s regulations on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.Read on to discover 5 essential drones code rules you must follow when piloting drones in the UK and a handy acronym you can follow. [...]

5 08, 2024

Everything You Need to Know about UK Drone Rules and Regulations

By DSR Journalist|August 5th, 2024|Categories: DJI Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming Insurance CAA Drone Safe Store Inspections & Surveys |Tags: CAA CAA Drone Registration CAA approved drones |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 [...]