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DJI has today launched a new Local Data Mode that stops internet traffic to and from its DJI Pilot app, in order to provide enhanced data privacy assurances for sensitive government and enterprise customers. The release comes after the US Government announced it would consider stopping the use of DJI drones due to data concerns. When […]

The COPTRZ team recently put the DJI Zenmuse Z30 through its paces at our DJI M210 Demo Day and we were mightily impressed with how it performed. Despite the number of payloads that the team demonstrated during the day, the Zenmuse Z30 was undoubtedly the crowd favourite due to its unrivalled zoom capabilities. It’s clear to see […]

As an approved NQE, COPTRZ provides a complete 4 day CAA PfCO Training Course that enables drone pilots to obtain their permission for commercial operations. Training for all ability levels Our students range from photographers/videographers all the way through to police forces and large corporations looking to use drones as part of their operations. Why choose COPTRZ […]

The origins of photogrammetry and 3D mapping can be traced back to 1480 when Leonardo da Vinci developed the concept of perspective and projective geometry. Techniques have come a long way since then, with both the technology and software becoming more accessible and affordable. Our Emergency Services have been some of the earliest adopters of […]

The UK government has today announced plans to introduce new drone laws, including mandatory registration of drones and a requirement for owners of small unmanned aircraft to attend a safety awareness course. New UK Drone Laws to ‘Protect the Public’ Reporting to the BBC on the new legislation, Aviation Minister Lord Martin Callanan claimed that “Our […]

At COPTRZ, we’re always happy to catch up with our former students to find out how their COPTRZ CAA training is helping them as a commercial drone pilot. This month we had the pleasure of catching up with Peter Hinton, Operations Manager at the Royal Variety Charity, who has started using drones during the proposed redevelopment of the […]

COPTRZ, the commercial drone experts, have agreed a strategic partnership with Norwegian manufacturer GRIFF Aviation to become the sole distributor of their fleet of heavy-lift commercial drones in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Unlike any other drone on the market, the ‘GRIFF’ can lift up to 150kg and has been specifically designed for heavy […]

COPTRZ are pleased to announce that DJI has released the new DJI XT Pro App, designed to empower Zenmuse XT users by giving them a more simple, streamlined method of capturing thermal imaging data. The use of thermal imaging with drones is rapidly increasing, with Fire Services, Search and Rescue and Police Forces beginning to […]

The notion of flying a drone conjures up images of the open air, beautiful scenery and undiscovered visual treasures. It’s no wonder the drone revolution has captured the imagination of millions of people across the globe. From budding photographers to roofers and estate agents, our customers span a variety of industries and interests, all with […]

The fact that you’re reading this means you are more than likely thinking about acquiring your PfCO (permission for commercial operations), so you are already on the right track to becoming a commercial drone pilot. In this article, we’ll detail the benefits you can expect once you’ve attained your PfCO and how you can reap […]

COPTRZ, the commercial drone experts, have agreed a strategic partnership to become the sole distributor of FLIR Vue Pro/R SUAS cameras in the UK. The partnership will allow COPTRZ to further strengthen their product portfolio and provide a ‘best in world’ solution to businesses looking to use aerial thermal imaging as part of their drone strategy. Steve […]

As soon as we applauded the brilliance of human engineering capabilities for bringing drones into the mainstream, we decided we wanted more! Great, you’ve got a drone with a camera, but what about 4K video? Yeah, you might have designed a drone capable of carrying a 6KG payload, but we want to mount a LiDAR scanner and […]