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Mind the Gap: The UK Military project providing funding for Innovation in Drones Nothing gets us more excited at Coptrz than seeing drones used in new and innovative ways, particularly where businesses in the industry are granted funding to work on research and development projects. Government funding for drone innovation is essential in moving the […]

The latest development from the Connected Places Catapult could pave the way for commercial drone use in the UK We are always excited to see drone research innovation and development that could increase drone use, and help our customers develop their businesses. The most recent news from the Connected Places Catapult On their Unmanned Traffic Management […]

Northumbrian Water: Using inspection drones to enhance reservoir safety inspections and provide resilience to water supplies In today’s game, the phrase “world-class” get’s thrown around too easily.  In the case of Northumbrian Water, Greg Barrett and their use of inspection drones, it may be justified. We know what you’re thinking, what the hell has this […]

Drones in Agriculture: 3 innovative use cases In our latest post on drones in agriculture we’ll run through: The challenges the agriculture sector face in adopting drone technology The barriers to adoption that need to be overcome How drones can be used to improve the agriculture sector How drones were used to help UK farmers avoid […]

UK Drones Pathfinders Programme announces new pathfinder focused on detecting marine activity near nuclear power stations On 22nd July 2020, the UK Drones Pathfinder Programme announced that they would be adding a new pathfinder programme project which focussed on detecting marine activity at an early stage, particularly when the activity is near nuclear power stations. […]

The Rise Of The Health Care Drone: Drones For Good The coronavirus pandemic has meant all sectors have had to adapt quickly. As a result, innovation has moved quickly, with drones use and technology coming to the forefront in many industries and areas. In this article we look at how 2020 could see the rise […]

Drones And Ground Penetrating Radar: Drones For Good While much has been written about the danger drones pose for planes when they are flown negligently, there are actually a number of positive uses for UAVs in relation to aircraft. Let’s take a look at how one drone and ground penetrating radar helped to uncover a […]

The World is Shrinking; Drones Technology Reaches Ever Further Ever since drones first took to our skies, companies have looked at ways they can be utilised to deliver goods to customers, quicker and easier. Drone technology could prove invaluable for ship to shore delivery or from oil rigs to the mainlands they service. They could […]

Parrot Anafi USA – Everything You Need To Know​ Parrot ‘s Asif Gillani introduces us to Parrot’s newest drone – The Anafi USA. You can view the product showcase page here. What was the design process behind the Anafi USA, How did it come to be? As you know, the Anafi Thermal we launched last […]

Woodland Management – How Can Drones Help? Most people know drones as handy, hovering cameras that can be used to take some amazing scenic snaps. But in reality, drones can do so much more. They’ve been helping the world out hugely during the COVID-19 crisis, providing people with everything from shopping to aiding with social […]

5G technology is a huge talking point – not just amongst drone manufacturers, but across a whole spectrum of industries. Indeed, many tech companies are now claiming that 5G is the future of drone technology. But is it really everything it’s hyped up to be? To try and answer that question, we’ve looked at some […]

Commercial Drones – A Basic Buyers Guide When commercial drones first arrived on the market, choices were relatively limited. Nowadays, when it comes to purchasing commercial UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), or drones as they’re more commonly known, there’s a vast array of choices out there. So much choice, in fact, that sometimes it can be […]