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Multispectral cameras are one of UAVs most impressive added payloads. They allow farmers to monitor and maintain their crops, as well as managing fertilising and irrigation more effectively. There are massive benefits to the farmer, and the environment as a whole. It reduces the need for sprays and fertilisers, as well as water wastage. At […]

Commercial drones have never been more accessible than they are in the present day. Advancements in drone technology have made commercial drones more cost-effective, and even some of the newest drone business startups can easily access some of the most popular commercial drones due to the number of flexible finance options available. DJI Matrice 200 Series […]

Firmware is the software at the heart of your drone. It controls everything from flight inputs to battery management and everything in between. So having up to date firmware is important if you are to operate your drone safely and reliably. But checking for and applying firmware updates is not a priority for most operators, […]

DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, is improving its geofencing technology to refine the airspace limitations for drone flights near airports, in order to provide smarter protection for aeroplanes in critical areas. ”DJI is proud to once again lead the industry in developing proactive solutions for safety and security concerns,” said […]

Drones are considered as the most significant enhancement in SAR operations since the introduction of search dogs. Drones are not only utilised by Police in a Search and Rescue (SAR) mission, but also by the mountain rescuer. In fact, there is a specialised aerial search and rescue team, who use drones, which was created specifically […]

Following the CAA’s safety announcement on the 31st October, a DJI update has been released regarding the TB50 & TB55 batteries. This update will be relevant for users of the Matrice 200 Series, and DJI’s Inspire 2. For users of these drones, we wanted to make sure you are aware of this safety notice, and […]

NQE CAA Training providers COPTRZ has announced a record 68% increase in course dates in January to June next year in the United Kingdom. The courses take place across the country in 12 different locations across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. View locations and dates PWC recently released a report stating that the drone […]

What is an NQE? An NQE (National Qualified Entity) is an organisation approved by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) to assess the competency of pilots flying small unmanned aircraft and to make recommendations as part of the CAA process for gaining a PfCO (Permission for Commercial Operation). A PfCO allows the operator to fly drones […]

DJI has announced the new Qualified Entities Programme (QEP) for their public safety clients across Europe. QEP will remove geofencing (NFZ and GEO Zones). It also removes altitude restrictions for all enterprise drones used by public safety organisations. These services include police, fire services, also, search & rescue, civil defence/protection, border/customs control and the coastal […]

In the three previous parts of our ‘using drones for good’ series, we looked at how drones are helping to save our oceans, aid the emergency services and prevent a major environmental disaster. In part 4, we are going to look at how drones can be used to support disaster relief efforts. Drones have the […]

In parts one and two of our series ‘The State of UAVs in the UK’ we looked at the threat drones pose to stadiums and prisons and how these can be mitigated. In part three we are going to look at the protection of public spaces, including public parks, national parks, city squares and open-air […]

If there is one thing drones are good at, it’s taking pictures and videos. They make an excellent add-on to any photographers equipment, allowing you to take images that would be almost impossible to get otherwise. Think about the unusual wedding photographs from above the church spire or the amazing wildlife photography you’ll be able […]