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Members of European Parliament have approved an agreement to revise the powers of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The new drone rules will introduce provision on the civil use on drones. This first for EU law has been welcomed by ECR Group transport spokesman Robert Zile. He described the agreement as a sensible and […]

Ever since drones first came about, criminals have been finding ever-more creative ways to utilise drones for illegal purposes. However, local security experts have not simply sat back and watched while this trend continues. Instead, a number of creative solutions have been developed to help detect drones early on and reduce potential risks to both […]

One of the greatest advances of recent times is drone technology. It has undoubtedly developed and on the rise at a rapid rate. Essentially they are tiny flying computers with the ability to record, process, stream and collate information. They can listen to audio data, and be controlled from a number of miles away. That […]

Once the niche of exclusive security officials and secret government surveillance, drones have now become an everyday occurrence. This has a number of benefits, such as stunning aerial photography and a wealth of opportunities for increased data gathering. With these benefits, however, are risks. Drones are being more discreet than ever, and have the risk […]

A football stadium full of fans, a drone, and a gust of wind; an accident waiting to happen… If we look back to a specific case back in 2015, a man in the UK was fined £1,800 pounds [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-34256680] for flying his drone over stadiums while high-profile football clubs played in front of crowds as […]

In today’s modern society, we can access data and information easily. The internet, the rise of smartphones and the huge leaps in technology have made the world a smaller place than ever. We can now see and experience things from across the globe which were previously out of reach, access information and data and expose […]

As drones become an increasingly ubiquitous tool for a range of military purposes across the globe, drone detection and anti-drone systems are also on the rise. Syria, in particular, has seen a huge upsurge in drone usage for purposes such as intelligence gathering and the deployment of explosive devices, something which has driven the development […]

The London Eye, the Angel of the North, and Stonehenge are just some of the beloved UK landmarks which are visited by millions of tourists annually. As visitors flock to these sites, many strive to capture a priceless photo or video souvenir of their experience to share with friends and family online or through social […]

This morning (30th May) the Department for Transport (DFT) have suggested new amendments to the Air Navigation Order 2016 in parliament. They intend for the amendments to have a positive impact in relation to drone safety around airports. Following the government consultation last year, they are suggesting the following amendments to the act: Operators of […]

Accountancy giants PwC have today released a report stating that the drone industry is expected to offer a £42 billion uplift to the UK economy by the year 2030. It is expected there will be more than 72,000 drones in the sky by the end of the next decade. The biggest area expected to be […]

At the request of the Department of Defence, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have announced new drone restriction measures. The measures are being put in place to address the potential threat that is posed by malicious drone operations. Their intention is to establish drone specific airspace restrictions over select, national security sensitive locations. What’s changing? […]

When you first pickup your drone, sometimes the technical terms used can be a little confusing, that’s where we come in to help you. Here at COPTRZ we have put together a drone glossary of all the important drone terms that you may need to know. Key Terms/Companies: 3D Mapping: This is a software package […]