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31 03, 2021

March Newsletter - Drone Safe Register™ Industry News

By DSR Journalist|March 31st, 2021|Categories: News |Tags: drone industry in the uk drone industry news |Comments Off on March Newsletter - Drone Safe Register™ Industry News

Message from Mark: The past 12 months have been very difficult for so many people and I can honestly say I have never worked so hard in my life. Personally, I feel that we have achieved a lot as a business and it is worth noting that this is only possible with the kind support and loyalty from our members, some of whom have been with us from the very start.I am very proud to run Drone Safe Register™ and represent some of the very best in the business, and I have no doubt things will start to return to normal one the next few months.With many businesses returning to work f [...]

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 [...]

22 03, 2021

Drone Safe Register™ Welcomes Increased Enforcement Surrounding Drone Crime

By DSR Journalist|March 22nd, 2021|Categories: A2CofC Drone Training Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming Articles CAA DJI Drone Safe Store EASA Members News |Tags: CAA law police police and drones enforcement caa approved caa approved caa dronecode |Comments Off on Drone Safe Register™ Welcomes Increased Enforcement Surrounding Drone Crime

The new campaign has been announced for the UK following a record high of 336 drone-related crimes within the last 5 months. ‘Operation Foreverwing’ comes shortly after the introduction of new drone laws in the UK (brought in at the beginning of January, imposed by EASA) which has seen an increase in the confusion surrounding the safe and legal use of drones.The new campaign will see an increase of dedicated teams across the UK that will be tasked with enforcing the fines and confiscations of drones if individuals are not sticking to the rules. The campaign will also seek to [...]

11 03, 2021

Promoting Diversity in the Drone Industry on International Women’s Day and Every Other Day

By DSR Journalist|March 11th, 2021|Categories: A2CofC Drone Training Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming Articles CAA General Hobbyist Members News Promotions |Tags: become a drone safe register member |Comments Off on Promoting Diversity in the Drone Industry on International Women’s Day and Every Other Day

It is no secret that the drone industry is predominantly made up of male drone enthusiasts. Studies suggest that a mere 5% of the drone industry is made up of women. But how can we move to diversify this industry? We have taken a look back at our interview with Psyona Williams, one of our female members and highlighted some of the many reasons we feel it is important to encourage diversity among this rapidly expanding industry.Drone Safe Register™ works closely with a number of talented people and companies that aid us in delivering exceptional service to both our members and our m [...]

8 02, 2021

Investment opportunities with Drone Safe Register™

By DSR Journalist|February 8th, 2021|Categories: News |Tags: investment |Comments Off on Investment opportunities with Drone Safe Register™

Investment Opportunities with Drone Safe Register™We have made shares available to the public. We are raising funds to accelerate our business growth and continue promoting the hire of trained, safe and insured drone operators.Drone Safe Register™ welcomes you to invest in our business and your role as an investor is greatly appreciated.At the core of Drone Safe Register™ is the predominant need to ensure the safe and legal operation of drones. That is why our network of professional drone operators are CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) approved, trained and in [...]

28 01, 2021

There's a drone at the end of the tunnel!

By DSR Journalist|January 28th, 2021|Categories: Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming CAA DJI EASA Elevated Mast Hire General Inspections & Surveys Insurance Members News Photographer Photography Property Thermal Imaging Weddings |Tags: Cablecam Covid 19 Covid Update drone industry drones events external building checks insured light at the end of the tunnel operators photography safe trained videography |Comments Off on There's a drone at the end of the tunnel!

There’s a drone at the end of the tunnel!In early 2020 everything came to a halt as the UK worked to bend the covid curve. The following months have affected everyone in the UK in one way or another and the Drone Industry has been no exception. But, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel and it’s in the form of a drone!Covid-19 Update – What this means for the Drone IndustryFollowing an update on the 27th of January 2021, the Prime Minister has announced the transition out of National Lockdown will be addressed on the 22nd of February 2021. We eagerly anticipate the return [...]

21 01, 2021

Drone Roof Surveys

By DSR Journalist|January 21st, 2021|Categories: Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming Elevated Mast Hire Inspections & Surveys News Property Thermal Imaging |Tags: aerial inspection Drone drone pilots drone surveying experienced drone operators insured Roof surveys safe trained |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, [...]

5 01, 2021

Hiring a Drone Operator in the National Lockdown

By DSR Journalist|January 5th, 2021|Categories: News |Tags: construction tracking Covid 19 Covid Update drone operations drone operator drone photography insured insured drone operator national lockdown property photography safe trained |Comments Off on Hiring a Drone Operator in the National Lockdown

Hiring a Drone Operator in the National LockdownOur highly skilled and safe drone operators positions remain unchanged, as per the previous National Lockdowns.The Prime Minister last night announced another National Lockdown. Among the many people wondering how they will navigate everyday life with the closure of a number of amenities and educational facilities, many others are wondering how their business operations will continue.While many companies are working out how to go contact free for Covid-19, we are in the fortunate position to be running in an industry that can operate wi [...]

30 12, 2020

Gold Certified Drone Operators with Drone Safe Register

By DSR Journalist|December 30th, 2020|Categories: Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming CAA Featured General Members News Newsletter-Articles Promotions |Tags: announcement become a drone safe register member Drone drone safe register membership Gold Certified insured new safe flight safety trained |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 [...]

23 12, 2020

Drone Safe Register™ 2020 Round-Up

By DSR Journalist|December 23rd, 2020|Categories: News |Tags: 2020 roundup Drone drones professional members register safe success year review |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 [...]

21 12, 2020

Nationwide Network of Professional Drone Operators with No Agency Fees

By DSR Journalist|December 21st, 2020|Categories: Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming Articles CAA Drone Safe Store Elevated Mast Hire General Inspections & Surveys Insurance Marine News Photographer Photography Property Schools Stock Thermal Imaging Weddings Wind and Solar Farms |Tags: aerial photography Commercial Drone Professional drone operators Drone Operators for hire drone operators uk easy booking free instant quote system insured drone operator no agency fees professional |Comments Off on Nationwide Network of Professional Drone Operators with No Agency Fees

Nationwide Network of Professional Drone OperatorsDrone Safe Register™ is a FREE service for customers to locate and hire professional drone operators.Use our free instant quote system to book your Aerial Photography and filmingWe have pride in our ability to connect you with the nations largest network of professional drone operators that are Trained, Safe and Insured.You can now find and book CAA Approved Drone Operators directly through Drone Safe Register™ without any agency fees or commissions, saving hundreds of pounds!For information, we have set out and explained a number [...]

18 12, 2020

The New Drone Rules Explained

By DSR Journalist|December 18th, 2020|Categories: News |Tags: .registering your drone CAA CAA Drone Registration civil aviation authority Drone drone law insured laws safe trained |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 [...]

30 11, 2020

A2CofC Training is the perfect way to start a drone pilot career.

By DSR Journalist|November 30th, 2020|Categories: A2CofC Drone Training |Tags: A2 Certificate of Competency A2 CofC A2 CofC Certification A2 CofC Course A2Cofc A2CofC Certificate of Competency A2CofC online |Comments Off on A2CofC Training is the perfect way to start a drone pilot career.

We are delighted to offer our A2CofC training courseFrom a leading CAA approved RAE training partner.Book online and start your journey today! Book A2 CofC Training nowA2CofC Online Training with 100% pass guaranteed. The perfect way to start a drone pilot career.We are proud to offer our discounted A2CofC online training course from our CAA approved training partner. Within 10 minutes of purchase, you will receive login details and instructions to get you started immediately.Drone Safe Register is the nations largest network of safe, trained and insured drone operators fo [...]

27 11, 2020

Drones for Surveys and Inspections

By DSR Journalist|November 27th, 2020|Categories: News |Tags: home aerial inspection aerial survey |Comments Off on Drones for Surveys and Inspections

Drones for Surveys and InspectionsDrones offer a safer and more efficient evidence-based alternative to data collection methods for surveys and inspections. This article will explore the benefits of hiring a safe, trained and legal commercial drone operator from Drone Safe Register™ to complete your Drone Surveys and Inspections. Book your Drone Inspection hereAerial drone inspections Traditional methods of inspection and survey data collection see customers spending upwards of £500 on setting up scaffolding and the hiring of independent bodies for ladder observatio [...]

23 11, 2020

Our Partnership with Altitude Angel

By DSR Journalist|November 23rd, 2020|Categories: News |Tags: Altitude Angel drone operations drone safe register drones flight planning flight safety insured insured drone operator planning risk management safe trained |Comments Off on Our Partnership with Altitude Angel

Our Partnership with Altitude AngelDrone Safe Register™ are working with Altitude Angel to continue delivering a Live Risk Assessment feature as part of the member's dashboard. Who is Altitude Angel and what do they do?Altitude Angel is an aviation technology company that creates global-scale solutions to enable the safe integration and use of fully autonomous drones into global airspace.Their purpose-built platform has been integrated into our Drone Safe Register™ Professional Members Dashboard, enabling members to utilise Live Location Hazard services before and during all [...]

18 11, 2020

Commercial Drone Photography

By DSR Journalist|November 18th, 2020|Categories: News |Tags: aerial photography caa approved Commercial Drone Operators commercial photography drone operators drones filming photography property tours virtual reality |Comments Off on Commercial Drone Photography

Commercial Drone Photography – BOOK ONLINE HERE Elevate your Brand Awareness by Hiring a Professional Drone OperatorA number of questions surrounding the use of drones for commercial photography are focused on the costs and advantages associated with hiring a drone pilot. This article will aim to clear up some common misconceptions around the efficiency, expenses and content creation capabilities, associated with hiring a drone operator for commercial purposes.Find your local Commercial Drone operatorIncreasing applications of Commercial Drone Photography –In 2010 there were [...]

13 11, 2020

Drone Virtual Tours

By DSR Journalist|November 13th, 2020|Categories: Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming CAA DJI Elevated Mast Hire General Members News Photographer Photography Property Schools Thermal Imaging Weddings |Tags: 360 virtual tour drone pilots for hire drone virtual tour events fly through FPV FPV DRONE FPV hire large scale operations property marketing virtual tours |Comments Off on Drone Virtual Tours

Drone Virtual ToursDrone Virtual Tours are providing a powerful and unique way of showcasing interactive interpretations of your location and surrounding amenities.At Drone Safe Register™, we have an established network of CAA Approved, professional members with a vast range of skills.A number of Drone Safe Register™ members complete high-resolution Virtual Tours for Commercial, Residential and Industrial properties, to name a few.Find your local Virtual Tour drone pilotThe innovation of FPV (First Person View) has seen numerous members of our community expanding their skills in [...]

9 11, 2020

The Power of Networking in the Drone Industry

By DSR Journalist|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: content Drone guidance industry insurance marketing networking porject social media support |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 [...]

4 11, 2020

Out-the-box Ideas for Lockdown 2.0

By DSR Journalist|November 4th, 2020|Categories: Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming Agriculture Articles Boats and Shipping CAA Cablecam DJI Dragons Den Drone Safe Store EASA Elevated Mast Hire Featured General Hobbyist Inspections & Surveys Insurance legacy Marine Members News Photographer Photography Promotions Property Schools Stock Thermal Imaging Uncategorized Weddings Wind and Solar Farms |Tags: aerial photography claims insurance construction Covid 19 drones insurance LIDAR operations photogrammetry post-loss pre-loss property marketing roof inspections thermography update |Comments Off on Out-the-box Ideas for Lockdown 2.0

Out-the-box Ideas for Lockdown 2.0Did you know that Drone Safe Register™ have a network of safe, trained and professional drone operators ready for take-off? We’ve compiled a list of out-the-box ideas to help you utilise our members’ drone services throughout lockdown 2.0.Another lockdown is looming and many people are wondering how their business operations will continue amid the increasing restrictions imposed by the UK Government.Drone Services are being increasingly recognised as a cheaper and safer alternative for smart data collection.Socially distanced operations ar [...]

3 11, 2020

Drone Safe Register™ is 5 years old!

By DSR Journalist|November 3rd, 2020|Categories: Aerial Filming Aerial Photography Aerial Video and Filming Articles CAA DJI Dragons Den Drone Safe Store EASA Featured General Hobbyist Inspections & Surveys Insurance Members News Newsletter-Articles Promotions Property Stock |Tags: aerial photography birthday CAA data collection drone news drone operators drone safe register insured professionals safe trained trusted |Comments Off on Drone Safe Register™ is 5 years old!

Drone Safe Register™ Turns 5!The Drone Safe team have worked tirelessly over the past 5 years to structure and establish a network of safe, trained and insured professionals, something we are very proud of.As a result of this hard work, thousands of people are now using our professional network of drone operators, hundreds of members are making their mark in the drone industry and we remain the nations most trusted platform for commercial drone operators.Not only does our platform provide a number of working opportunities for our registered members, but a safe and secure community [...]