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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 […]

There are two things every drone pilot dreads, one is a flyaway, the other is a crash. In both cases, you can end up losing your drone and you could even end up with a hefty lawsuit if your drone happens to damage property in the process. When it comes to flyaways, unless it was […]

When commercial drones first became available buyers were limited by the handful of devices that were available. This made choosing the one a relatively simple task. But today there are literally hundreds of commercial drones available in a number of configurations. This can make choosing the right drone for your specific task a challenge, especially […]

The introduction of GDPR is causing business owners across Europe headaches at the moment. As a business owner, you would be forgiven for thinking that GDPR is focused on permission-based marketing and the systems companies need to adopt to ensure customers can opt-in and opt-out of receiving promotional materteral. Therefore, GDPR is of little interest […]

In September 2017, FBI Director Christopher Wray, warned the US public of the very real threats they face from terrorists using drones on US soil. Well, almost a year on, we have seen an increased use of drones for criminal activity all around the world. However, how real is the terrorist drone threat in the […]

Anyone who has ever been to a stadium to watch a football match or their favourite band must have wondered what would happen if there was a sudden cause for panic. For a stadium manager, this is a nightmare scenario which keeps them awake at night. There is an endless list of situations which could […]

Jobs that pay in excess of £100,000, are few and far between. You’ll either have to go to medical school for five years or land a job in the city. But with a little hard work and endeavour, you could join the six-figure a year club by becoming a freelance professional drone pilot. Take Andrew […]

In part 1 of our Drones for Good series, we looked at the work drones are doing to help conservationists preserve our oceans. In part 2 we are going to look at the important work UAVs do to support our emergency services. Like many other industries before them, the emergency services are starting to see […]

The long-awaited quadcopter launch is over and it’s no surprise that DJI’ launch event ‘See the Bigger Picture’ represents the release of the DJI Mavic 2 Range. It’s been named DJI’s worst kept secret due to a number of high-profile leaks by the likes of Argos and TechCrunch. However, it’s one that’s been long-awaited following […]

Drugs are a major problem in the UK. The National Crime Agency estimates that drug trafficking is worth around £10.7 billion a year. A recent report from the European Union also doesn’t make pleasant reading, with the UK reported having the seventh highest proportion of residents claiming to have taken an illegal drug during the […]

When flying your drone, you are the sole person responsible for ensuring that it’s flown in a safe manner. This does not just include the safety of the drone itself, but also considering the safety of yourself, other people in the area and the environment too. Whether you are flying for surveys, filming or just […]