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Commercial drones are an exciting new industry which offers the potential to build a dynamic services business without the need for massive capital investment. By 2030 business advisory firm PwC estimates that drones will contribute up to £42 billion to the UK economy. Numbers like these entice entrepreneurs into the market, eager to get a […]

The Mavic Pro is one of the finest beginner commercial drones available on the market. It was only a matter of time before their successor was revealed. It is reported that the successor will come in the form of the Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom. Following a recent leak from an Argos catalogue […]

There are some crucial elements to consider before every drone flight to ensure your aircraft, the environment and the people within it will be safe. A pre-flight checklist will ensure you take into consideration every factor which may impact on the safety of your flying time. Pilots like mnemonics to help them easily remember pre-flight […]

The need for drone detection at major events recently came to light following an assassination attempt on the Venezuelan president. Nicolas Maduro (Venezuelan president) survived the attack after several drones armed with explosives flew towards him during a speech at a military parade. Maduro was fortunate to come out of the situation unharmed as the […]

The government has today announced they are set to have a consultation on proposed new measures to provide regulation of drones. The ability to provide on-the-spot fines and being able to seize the drone are being discussed in parliament. With the market set to grow at a rapid rate over the next decade, it’s imperative […]

When it comes to starting up a drone business, naturally, the biggest decision you will make is what drone you fly. This, for the coming years, is what will drive (or fly) your business towards success. So, with that in mind, it’s imperative that you make the right choice from the offset. In this blog, […]

The British Grand Prix was first held back in 1926. In the decades since, we have seen automotive technology come on leaps and bounds. The race at Silverstone has grown to become one of the UK’s iconic annual occasions. In the same vein as the Wimbledon tennis and the Open golf tournaments. It’s right at […]

On 30 May 2018, the Government published an amendment to the UK Air Navigation Order 2016 (ANO) which contains its changes to the legislation regarding the operation of small unmanned aircraft. The amendment is published as Statutory Instrument (SI) 2018 No. 623, entitled ‘The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2018’. Some articles (parts) of the amendment […]

DJI’s previous model, the DJI Inspire One, was much like any other drone on the market, albeit with slightly higher specifications. While this didn’t have too much impact on its use in aerial cinematography, DJI did secure a name for themselves, and everyone was eagerly awaiting their next release. Their new product, the DJI Inspire […]

COPTRZ has always been committed to drone training. As an industry leader, we place a huge importance on education programmes as part of our offering which extends well beyond the point of sale. By training commercial, public and private organisations – as well as individuals – in how to operate drones, we are helping them […]

Knowing what hardware and training to invest in is one of the most important first steps in starting a drone business. However, the sheer number of drones and training courses available can be overwhelming to those new to the industry. That’s why COPTRZ have made the whole process simple and more cost-effective with our new […]

As with any tech that can be used for ill-gotten gain or illegal purposes, use of drones to compromise public safety, as well as security or privacy is a growing concern. So, who is leading the way in drone detection systems? Is the game of cat and mouse finally swinging back in favour of organisations […]