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Drones are one of the most rapidly advancing technologies which are currently disrupting industries across the world. There are hundreds of drone manufacturers vying for business across the leisure and commercial market, with household names such as Parrot and Go-Pro now getting in on the act. But how do you go about choosing a drone […]

As the commercial drone sector becomes bigger and more specialised, UAV operators must ensure they understand the basics of drone cameras and know how to choose the right one for their business. If a picture really does tell a thousand words, UAV operators are more prolific than most full-time writers. But – as any reader […]

The commercial drone industry and government organisations see BVLoS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) as the greatest barrier to commercial drones reaching their true potential. The challenges of BVLoS are numerous and whilst technology has advanced quickly, legislation has naturally struggled to keep up. The latest CAA exemptions offered to the emergency services in the […]

We all know they take astonishing bird’s-eye shots, survey vast sites and might even be the postmen and food delivery drivers of the future. But drones have another, increasingly important use: they can save lives. Whether it’s finding lost sailors, identifying earthquake survivors, or transporting blood to disaster-hit areas, drones are starting to play a […]

When Lee Bullock was made redundant from his job at a steel plant, he decided to build a career in one of the UK’s most exciting and fast-growing sectors – drone piloting. Taking control For Lee Bullock, founder of Middlesbrough-based drone company Aerial Aspect, learning to fly a drone was pretty simple compared to the skills […]

There are lucrative, exciting opportunities out there for anyone who wants to train as a commercial drone pilot. Drones, or UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) are the technology of the future. Anyone can train to fly them and the demand for skilled drone pilots is constantly growing. If you want to work as a professional drone […]

Here at COPTRZ, we offer a wide range of DJI drones that differ in both features and price points. We would, without hesitation, recommend that you carefully peruse the selection of these drones listed on our website. Before that, though, you can read several awesome facts about DJI drones – facts that you might never have known […]

The global shipping industry is one of the leading lights of commercial drone development: there are so many stages and elements of ship building, maintenance, and monitoring there is a drone for every part. A notoriously and historically dangerous industry, the marine sector needs all the help it can get in making every part of […]

We’re all for young people reaching for the controls and learning to fly. We’re firm believers in drones in education, and the fact that the earlier children learn these skills the more advanced they’ll be by the time it comes to implementing them once they’re of working age. However, we’re concerned that young hobbyists might not be […]

The increasing demand for skilled drone pilots is ever-increasing – so if you’re considering a new career venture how about becoming a commercial drone pilot? Regulations mean that any business wanting to use drones must have a commercial drone pilot operating their UAV at all times. However, many businesses who want to use drones don’t have […]

Most people who have their reservations about drones do so because they’re worried about their privacy. Rightly so! The idea that anyone can fly a drone with a camera can be scary – but we’re all in favour of responsible drone piloting. While rules on privacy vary from country to country, there are a few […]

So you know you need a drone for your business. Great! What’s not so good is the sheer variety of UAVs on the market. What should you be choosing to best suit your drone strategy? We take a look at the different types of drone features you will come across on any UAV, and how to […]