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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 […]

5th March 2018

DJI M200 or Inspire 2? Choosing the right drone for your business

The decision-making process which can accompany purchasing a drone for commercial use warrants some careful thought – after all, it is likely to be one of the most significant outlays made by your business over the course of the year. In this blog, we take a close look at two of the most prominent quadcopters […]

22nd February 2018

Questions about CAA PfCO drone training? We’ll answer them live…

The commercial drone industry is growing at a rapid rate as UAV technology improves. As a result, there is a continuous demand for skilled, CAA approved drone pilots. Attending a CAA PfCO drone training course to gain your permission for commercial operations (PfCO) can seem daunting, but we’re here with the help and guidance you […]

20th February 2018

Beyond Visual Line of Sight Training – New Dates Available

COPTRZ are delighted to announce the next date for the Introduction to Unmanned Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations workshop. The course will be held on 15th May 2018 at the COPTRZ training centre in Hook, Hampshire. Beyond visual line of sight operations have been growing in recent years as commercial drone technology has advanced. […]

15th February 2018

CAA Drone Flight Test: What to expect on the day

COPTRZ is the UK’s leading CAA approvedย NQE, delivering permission for commercial operationsย (PfCO) training courses at 12 locations across the UK. The drone flight test is a fundamental part of the course and this article aims to give you a quick overview of what you can expect on the day. There are three main sections to […]

17th January 2018

Join COPTRZ at the Flyability Elios Demo Day

COPTRZ are hitting the road again to showcase the Flyability Elios to a live audience inย Eccleshall, Staffordshire on 8th February 2018. Join us as show how the Flyability Elios can be used to safely, quickly and efficiently inspect and explore confined spaces without the need for human entry. Click hereย to register your free place.   […]

9th January 2018

COPTRZ DRONE-FLX Leasing Solution Now Available

COPTRZ has today announced the release of DRONE-FLX, an industry-first leasing solution that provides a cost-effective way for businesses and public bodies to enjoy the benefits of the latest drone technology. With costs spread over a three-year period, the latest drone hardware can be bundled with training and software to enable an effective drone strategy […]

23rd November 2017

Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police Choose COPTRZ as UAV Partner

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16th November 2017

Introducing the New DJI Wind 4

Last weekโ€™s 2nd annualย AirWorks Conferenceย saw DJI release two new drones to their commercialย fleet; the DJI Wind 4 and the DJI Wind 8.ย As an exclusive DJI enterprise partner, COPTRZ weโ€™re able to get our hands on the first ever Wind 4 in the UK andย the team wereย very impressed with DJIโ€™s latest commercial aircraft.ย  Specifically designed to […]

15th November 2017

DJI Phantom 4 vs DJI Phantom 5

On November 28th, DJI announced the launch of the much-anticipated Phantom 5 drone. Based on the popular Phantom 4 Pro the new model takes the same path as DJIโ€™s most recent launch the Mavic 2 by offering a choice of image sensing equipment. This addresses one of the biggest complaints commercial operators have with the […]

15th November 2017

Introducing the Mavic 2ED

DJI Enterprise has today announced a thermal camera addition to the Mavic 2 Enterprise.ย The DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise was launched during DJI Airworks 2018, and currentlyย holds a loudspeaker, floodlight, and night-time strobe light. The edition of the thermal camera further aids search and rescue, and emergency service operations. This launch further strengthens DJI’s continued commitment […]


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