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21 01, 2021

Drone Roof Surveys

By |January 21st, 2021|Categories: Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming Elevated Mast Hire Inspections & Surveys News Property Thermal Imaging |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Roof Surveys

Drone Roof SurveysOur Nationwide Network of Trained, Safe and Insured Drone Pilots are Ready for Service!Drone roof survey instant quoteAre you looking to complete a Roof Survey? Perhaps you’re looking to assess a roof you anticipate might be damaged, or you’re looking to buy a property and want to check the condition of the roof before purchasing. You may even want a standard surveyance completed as part of your annual roof management schedule. Thanks to the advancement of modern technology, Drone Safe Register™ is able to put you in touch with trained, safe and insured, [...]

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30 12, 2020

Gold Certified Drone Operators with Drone Safe Register

By |December 30th, 2020|Categories: Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming CAA Featured General Members News Newsletter-Articles Promotions |Tags: |Comments Off on Gold Certified Drone Operators with Drone Safe Register

Gold Certified Drone OperatorsWith over 6,000 CAA Approved PfCO holders, and hundreds more set to qualify in 2021, Drone Safe Register™ has over the last 5 years endeavoured to set the benchmark for the hiring of trained, safe and insured commercial drone operators.Gold Certified members – The safest, most skilled and advanced operators available. In an increasingly expanding and rapidly diversifying industry, it has never been more important to stand out as the safest, most skilled and advanced operators available.We have recognised that with the introduction of new laws an [...]

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23 12, 2020

Drone Safe Register™ 2020 Round-Up

By |December 23rd, 2020|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Safe Register™ 2020 Round-Up

Drone Safe Register™ 2020 Round-UpWOW what a year 2020 has been! There have been ups and downs, as with any year, but this year has been particularly trying for the human race on a global scale. In order to look at how far we have come, we have to look back on the trials and tribulations we have been through this year. We would firstly like to say that our thoughts are with anyone that has lost someone dear to them during this time. This pandemic has put into perspective how important family, friends and social communities are to health and well-being. Being in an in [...]

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18 12, 2020

The New Drone Rules Explained

By |December 18th, 2020|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on The New Drone Rules Explained

The New Drone Rules ExplainedFrom 31 December 2020, the new rules and regulations surrounding the safe flying of drones will be the same in the UK and all European Union Member States.Looking for work? New A2CofC membership plan link hereThe first and most common misconception is that these new rules will apply to flying indoors and when flying a toy drone. This is not the case, although the drone must have been sold as, and clearly look like, a toy.The rules WILL, however, be relevant to the risk of the flight – where you fly, proximity to other people and the size and weight of y [...]

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9 11, 2020

The Power of Networking in the Drone Industry

By |November 9th, 2020|Categories: Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming Agriculture Articles Boats and Shipping CAA Cablecam DJI Elevated Mast Hire General Hobbyist Inspections & Surveys Insurance Members News Newsletter-Articles Photographer Photography Promotions Property Schools Stock Thermal Imaging Uncategorized |Tags: |Comments Off on The Power of Networking in the Drone Industry

The Power of Networking in the Drone IndustryIn 2015, Mark Boyt set up Drone Safe Register™, the UK’s first professional network of safe, legal and insured drone operators for hire.After noticing a gap in the market for a safe and supportive group of legal and professionally trained drone operators, Mark knew there was an opportunity for something to be done to increase networking in the drone industry.Drone Safe Register™ was launched and is now the UK’s largest network of CAA Approved Drone Operators. Our members provide a quality service for residential property, industria [...]

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18 11, 2019

Drone Pilots For Hire Ireland

By |November 18th, 2019|Categories: News |Tags: |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 [...]

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17 09, 2019

Drone Training Providers Nearest To You.

By |September 17th, 2019|Categories: Aerial Filming |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Training Providers Nearest To You.

Drone Training Providers.Our new drone training directory is now live. Calling all budding aerial filmers, drone enthusiasts and drone operators…find your nearest Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved training provider through Drone Safe Register today!As you’ll know, to operate a drone commercially in the UK you need to gain a Permission for Commercial Operations (PfCO, also known as a ‘drone licence’). A National Qualified Entity (NQE soon to become RAE) will have been assessed by the CAA and given the authority to recommend pass students for their drone permission.C [...]

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10 09, 2019

Professional drone services

By |September 10th, 2019|Categories: Aerial Filming |Tags: |Comments Off on Professional drone services

Find Professional drone servicesThe insurance industry is an obvious market for professional drone servicesThe insurance industry is an obvious market for professional drone services. The ability to get ‘eyes in the sky’ is ideal at both the risk assessment and underwriting stage and for assessment of damage should a claim occur. The UK insurance market has been slow to adopt drone technology but there are signs it’s being recognised as an option and at Drone Safe Register we are now receiving enquiries.Current solutions for viewing hard to access areas include camera poles, sc [...]

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8 09, 2019

The results from our first DSR Pro Members survey have landed…

By |September 8th, 2019|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on The results from our first DSR Pro Members survey have landed…

DSR survey results are in! The results from our first DSR Pro Members survey have landed… We launched our first Drone Safe Register (DSR) Pro Members survey on Monday 3 September. Within the first 24 hours, we received over 200 responses with more members supplying valuable data leading up to the survey closing on Sunday at 6pm. If any members are reading this, please note the survey is now closed. This survey has given us some real positive feedback as well as areas to improve upon… We asked you what you get most out of being a member, what you need from your membership a [...]

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3 09, 2019

Aerial Filming Experts For Hire

By |September 3rd, 2019|Categories: Aerial Filming News |Tags: |Comments Off on Aerial Filming Experts For Hire

Find Aerial Filming Experts For HireBrowse the UK's largest network of aerial filming experts, available for hire throughout the UK right now!Aerial filming services are available for hire right now from commercial pilots on our professional aerial pilot network, Drone Safe Register. Aerial drone video and film footage can be captured dynamically, allowing you to capture a unique angle and capture the attention of the audience. With aerial filming the possibilities are endless! Those difficult to film situations, tight spots or compact spaces you wanted to reach are now capturable t [...]

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12 03, 2019

March 13th 2019 Air Navigation Order Amendments

By |March 12th, 2019|Categories: Articles CAA Featured |Tags: |Comments Off on March 13th 2019 Air Navigation Order Amendments

As drone technology has become more and more a part of everyday life, it has become increasingly clear that amendments have been required to the UK’s Air Navigation Order.The law is never finished as the saying goes and must change to reflect the circumstances and sometimes, the events, of the day.One such event that can be credited with heralding the first of two rounds of changes of SUA operators in 2019, is the shutdown of Gatwick airport in December 2018 by the apparent unauthorised drone activity. Whether you feel that the amendments are a kneejerk response to an event that is [...]

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12 01, 2019

CAA Airspace Portal – Checking for Changes

By |January 12th, 2019|Categories: CAA News |Tags: |Comments Off on CAA Airspace Portal – Checking for Changes

CAA Airspace PortalAirspace counts as an invisible national assetPut simply, it is defined as the part of the atmosphere controlled by a State above its territory and over the sea which it is committed to provide air navigation services.It is divided into two main categories – controlled and uncontrolled space and in the UK, the CAA is the body that’s responsible for administering the rules and regulations regarding it.Over time, obviously, the needs for the airspace change and so the airspace classes need to be amended so they can meet these requirements.  These changes can [...]

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3 12, 2018

DSR Major Account Facility – Setup A Commercial Account

By |December 3rd, 2018|Categories: General News |Tags: |Comments Off on DSR Major Account Facility – Setup A Commercial Account

DSR Major Account Facility launched DSR are pleased to be launching their new Major Account Facility for regional and national businesses who are looking to leverage the power of a national network of qualified and registered and CAA approved drone pilots to take care of all of their aerial imagery needs.Aerial Photography & Videography2D & 3D MappingThermal Image CaptureImagery for CGI ProjectsLong Term Time LapsePanoramic ViewsAsset Maintenance and InspectionGet in TouchThis new facility offers a single point of contact via a dedicated DSR Account Manager. In addition a ‘ [...]

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22 07, 2017

UK Government to Introduce Drone Registration

By |July 22nd, 2017|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on UK Government to Introduce Drone Registration

Drone RegistrationThe Government’s drone consultation response has been published today and it announces registration for all drones weighing 250g or more.Read the Full PublicationThere is no time frame or firm plans as to how the new rules will be enforced. The Department of Transport commented that “the nuts and bolts still have to be ironed out”.The consultation details that registration will encompass a drone safety awareness test that will involve potential flyers having to “prove that they understand UK safety, security and privacy regulations”.The vision of regi [...]

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14 07, 2017

Illegal Drone on Parcel Force Promo

By |July 14th, 2017|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Illegal Drone on Parcel Force Promo

Illegal Drone flight This morning one of our Drone Safe Register members witnessed first-hand an illegal drone pilot allegedly flying and filming on a promotional video for Parcel Force.The DSR member, who asked not to be named, told DSR he couldn’t quite believe what he was seeing with regards to a drone being flown just metres from a road – A clear breach of the UK’s Air Navigation Order and the CAA’s drone code.Here is the video of the incident clearly showing the Parcel Force van as the subject and a drone being flown next to a busy main road.“Today I witnessed a media [...]

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6 07, 2017

UNSAFE DRONE PILOT WALKS AWAY WITH FINE AND DRONE CONFISCATION

By |July 6th, 2017|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on UNSAFE DRONE PILOT WALKS AWAY WITH FINE AND DRONE CONFISCATION

Drone Disrupts Gatwick AirportIn the same week that Gatwick Airport, the busiest runway in the world, is disrupted by an unsafe drone pilot leading to runways being closed and 4 flights being diverted; A 37 year old walks away from court with a minor fine for committing 15 dangerous drone offences that put the public at severe risk.Read the Full Article HereThe drone offences relate to four unsafe flights that took place between December 2016 and January 2017.  Mr Smith’s conviction at Leamington Spa Magistrates Court resulted in a £259 fine with [...]

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20 06, 2017

Summer Drone Hire

By |June 20th, 2017|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Summer Drone Hire

This summer, Drone Safe Register  requests anybody looking to hire a drone operator, please hire a safe and legal pilot to be sure that your drone activity is conducted safely. Let’s be very clear, we are not aiming this at anybody flying their drone for fun or as a hobby.  This is solely aimed at those receiving PAYMENT for their drone work and who are operating without CAA / IAA approvals. Anybody operating a drone commercially without insurance and approval from the CAA / IAA is breaking the law.  This is not acceptable.  The simple solution is to ensure YOUR pilot is LEG [...]

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5 06, 2017

Drone Safe Register Partners with Coverdrone

By |June 5th, 2017|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Drone Safe Register Partners with Coverdrone

Drone Safe Register (DSR) is delighted to announce that we have partnered exclusively with Coverdrone.Andrew Heath, Director at Coverdrone,  “We have been very impressed with the growth of DSR since it’s formation and the reputation they have established as a professional partner helping organisations stay within the law by hiring qualified and insured drone operators across the UK.”Mark Boyt founder of DSR, “We are delighted to be partnering with Coverdrone, the UK’s market leaders in commercial drone insurance.  Many of our members commercially insure their [...]

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22 08, 2016

DJI WIND 1 Drone

By |August 22nd, 2016|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on DJI WIND 1 Drone

WIND 1 from DJI Could this be the new DJI motors all-weather drone? Capable of flying in high winds and even rain?Last weekend various media sources shared what they believe is DJI’s new drone, the ‘Wind 1’.  Fitted with 4 powerful DJI motors and twin batteries, power and flight time could be quite impressive.  If correct? This will have the same camera options as DJI’s Inspire and Matrices.  This new drone will be capable of flexible use for the exploding UAV market, this is a clearly a drone for industrial use.  Only time will tell if [...]

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20 03, 2016

Mast Rigging Inspection By Drone & Nationwide Service

By |March 20th, 2016|Categories: News |Tags: |Comments Off on Mast Rigging Inspection By Drone & Nationwide Service

Drone Safe Register is a national directory ready for all mast inspections.Drone Safe Register is a national directory for CAA registered pilots who have correct CAA permission to carry out all types of aerial work.  Drone Safe pilots are fully insured and highly skilled.Begin (or end) your season with a thorough inspection of the rigging and mast. Our pilots can visually inspect all running and standing to rig using state of the art HD cameras.Contingent upon what number of statement demands you picked we will naturally send the data that you have entered to that number of your [...]

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