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Like all modern technology, drones are improving at an incredibly rapid pace. The commercial drones available in 2018 are much more advanced compared to the industry-leading drones from just 1 or 2 years ago. As such, it could well be the perfect time to trade in your existing drone for a much more feature-packed model. […]

Like smart technology, electric cars, and instant communication, drones are something which has become part of everyday life. Once reserved for elite military personnel, government organisations, and a few photography fanatics, they are now a familiar and recognisable sight in the skies. They can be used for a range of purposes. From intelligence and the […]

This month the COPTRZ team had the opportunity to catch up with Ian Vernon, Head of Technology at Advanced Wireless Technology Group (AWTG), who recently kickstarted their Artificial Intelligence (AI) drone strategy. Ian first contacted COPTRZ a number of months ago at the start of his project. After an initial consultation, COPTRZ were able to recommend a […]

Stunning aerial shots, gathering necessary covert intelligence and receiving your Amazon order the very same day. There is no denying that drones and drone technology are very useful. They can be hugely beneficial to many industries in a number of different ways. As with anything, however, there is always the risk of technology being misused […]

The fact is that with modern technology comes increased vulnerabilities for corporations. The FAA predicts that by 2020 there will have been 7 million drones sold in the US. These aerospace vehicles can be utilised as tools for industrial espionage. A drone can disrupt or even destroy a company’s computer system with ease. For this […]

As drones continue to advance, both the benefits and threats from this evolving technology become clearer. Businesses increasingly need to ensure they protect themselves from risks associated with drone threats. Safety, security and confidentiality are the key considerations that firms need to address immediately as drones become an ever-increasing part of our world. Protection from […]

Security is the most crucial consideration for any event organiser in the modern age. Theft, violence and drunkenness are all common security threats faced by event planners at public gatherings, which are traditionally tackled by on-site security teams. However, with the rapid emergence of UAVs, security teams are being forced to consider threats not just […]

Collision avoidance systems used to be reserved for expensive commercial and military drones. However, as the sensors become more affordable, we are starting to see the technology on more accessible light domestic drones. The first light consumer drone with sonar obstacle detection came on the market about three years ago. They offered a single plane […]

With a growing list of commercial applications, drones are starting to have an increasingly dramatic effect on the way that businesses operate. Their versatility offers certain industries a unique solution to everyday problems. In particular, they are allowing construction firms the chance to reduce costs, speed up their processes and improve site safety. This is […]

Here at COPTRZ, we decided to take the Flyability Elios drone for a fly at the Platform Tech Incubator Launch in Leeds. Take a look at the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9XiAeqJNLo&feature=youtu.be The Elios is the first collision tolerant drone. It’s housed in a carbon fibre protective frame, and therefore means you can access the tightest spaces without […]

One of the biggest battles that rages on in the world of commercial drones, DJI’s Inspire 2 vs the Phantom 4 Pro. Two of the most impressive quadcopters the market has to offer, we here at COPTRZ have compared the two to see which is best for you! The Spec Phantom 4 Pro The Phantom […]

At a recent event in Menlo Park, CA, DJI announced the launch of two exciting products aimed at the enterprise and commercial applications UAV market. The first was a new payload software development kit (SDK) which opens up the DJI Matrice 200 Series platform to third-party developers wishing to integrate their own payloads. The second […]