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Browse general articles, insights and updates covering a range of drone topics that do not fall into a specific category.

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25th April 2018

Swift Films: Using the Inspire 2 for Video Production

The COPTRZ team recently had the pleasure of catching up with Richard Nicholls of Swift Films. Richard recently invested in a DJI Inspire 2 to help add another dimension to his already thriving video production company. Read on to find out what Richard told us about his company, how they are using the Inspire 2, and […]

22nd April 2018

NEWS FLASH: DJI Matrice 200 Series Firmware Update

DJI has announced there is a new firmware update (v01.01.0900) available for the M200 series. Here are some of the key updates announced: Added support for the DJI Zenmuse XT2 gimbal and camera (requires DJI Pilot App V0.6.0). Added payload SDK to support third-party payloads. Optimised the unlocking feature for Fly Safe. Optimised compass data […]

20th April 2018

Learn the basics of the DJI Go 4

If you’ve recently purchased a DJI drone then you may need to know the basics of the DJI Go 4 app. In today’s blog, we will show you the basics to ensure you’re ready to take to the skies! The DJI Go app works in conjunction with the controllers for the following DJI drones: Phantom […]

19th April 2018

DJI Matrice 100: The Review

The DJI Matrice 100 is a stable, flexible, and yet powerful platform. It’s designed for large-scale customization and has the ability to carry a variety of payloads. It’s one of the most versatile drones in the DJI range. Despite often being overlooked by the newer Matrice 200 Series, this quadcopter still has plenty to offer […]

16th April 2018

NEWS FLASH: Drone has near-miss with commercial flight

The need for Aeroscope was recently brought into the limelight. UK authorities have confirmed that a drone passed a mere 20 feet over an Airbus 319 during takeoff. It’s one of the biggest fears drone pilots have when flying. According to a report released by the UK Airprox Board, a drone came close to an Airbus […]

15th April 2018

Hobbyist Toy to Commercial Workhorse: The Evolution of DJI Drones

Over the years, DJI drones have quite simply gone from strength to strength at a rapid rate. Here at COPTRZ, we’re going to take a look at the impressive rise of DJI. DJI Drones: Where did it all start? From the Phantom drones, to the Mavics, DJI has gone from a hobbyists toy to making […]

12th April 2018

Head to Head: DJI Mavic Air vs DJI Mavic Pro

DJI’s Mavic Pro and Mavic Air are two of the most portable drones available on the market. The Mavic Air is DJI’s latest addition to the Mavic family, joining the Pro as a fantastic, travel-friendly 4K ready drone. They’re both fantastic startup drones or as a backup in your fleet. Traditionally seen as hobbyist drones, […]

11th April 2018

Using the DJI Mavic Pro as a commercial enterprise drone

The DJI Mavic Pro started out as one of the finest hobbyist drones on the market. It has since become an incredibly popular drone for commercial enterprises. This blog takes you through why the Mavic Pro would be ideal for your business. The DJI Mavic Pro is a small yet extremely powerful drone. It features […]

9th April 2018

News Flash: DJI updates Zenmuse X7 to support Apple ProRes RAW

Got the Monday blues? Well we here at COPTRZ have got some great news for you, straight from the newsdesk of DJI. The Zenmuse X7 has upgraded and now supports Apple ProRes Raw. This is a free update for users with the RAW activation package for Inspire 2/Zenmuse X7. The upgrade will be enabled through […]

16th March 2018

Controlling the Skies. Drone Detection for Police Forces

The last few years have seen the rapid developments in drone technology, with a wide range of organisations in various commercial sectors embracing the benefits which drones can provide. This is in addition to a large number of hobbyist drone operators. With busier skies, comes the responsibility of tracking drone use and unmanned aircraft activity […]

14th March 2018

AeroScope thwarts illegal drone activity at G20 summit

A cutting-edge drone detection system discovered 18 “infringement incidents” and helped to ensure the safety of world leaders and the public during the 11th G20 summit. The AeroScope DJI Drone Detection System was deployed during a recent meeting of the Group of Twenty at Hangzhou, China at the request of the Ministry of Public Security, […]

12th March 2018

COPTRZ Receives CPD Accreditation for Drone Training Courses

COPTRZ has today announced that its CAA PfCO drone training course has received official Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation from the CPD Development Service. The course, which trains drone operators to attain their Permission for Commercial Operations (PfCO), is already approved by the Civil Aviation Authority and recognised as the pre-eminent learning programme for aspiring […]

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