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Producing A Drone Light Show: How Does it Work? Welcome back to the Coptrz blog. This week, we are bringing you the behind the scenes on producing a drone light show. What goes into it? What drones are used? How does it work? Look no further than this blog! A drone light show is performed […]

You’ll have heard us talking about payloads all over the site – but what exactly is it, and how does it affect your drone purchase choices? Payload: The Definition In short, the payload is the weight a drone or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can carry. It is usually counted outside of the weight of the […]

Fixed Wing VS Multirotor: Who wins? The use of drones for surveying and mapping has expanded in recent years as geospatial and construction companies realise the benefits that these systems provide. Today’s drones can collect much more detailed data than traditional survey methods allowing 3D maps to be created and shared easily online. But these […]

Drone Success Stories: Full View Limited As the drone industry continues to grow at an exponential rate, it is important to celebrate every success. At Coptrz, we have seen serious alumni come through our academy, all on their way to doing amazing things using drones. From starting their own drone inspection business, to using drones […]

Top 10 Drone Photography Tips The rise in the popularity of drone photography has been on the increase in recent years. Not only does it provide the opportunity to take incredible photos from unique angles, but drone photography also has the added bonus of being used to improve professional services. Presently, drone photography is a […]

Become a Drone Pilot: Case Study – Resilient Pilot  Resilience is key in today’s industry; it’s a vital characteristic for pilots and a ‘buzz word’ in airline recruitment and training. Resilience is developed by improving confidence and competence. In the absence of the support of the normal working and training environment (eg. during a period […]

Drones are changing the game in these four industries Drones have taken on a completely new meaning in recent years. Once considered as devices only used in military settings, public perceptions of drones are now changing as the uses for drones continue to expand. In 2021, drones are more advanced than ever before. Drone cameras, […]

What is Clubhouse? You might have heard of the new social media app Clubhouse. However, it is unlikely that you have joined Clubhouse. That’s because the app has built its reputation on exclusivity, you can only join the app once you secure an invite. Now, you might be sat reading this thinking “Why on Earth are […]

Drones for Inspection Case Study When we think of drones, we tend to visualise images taken while soaring over rolling fields and hills. But an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) designed for the task of working indoors or inside assets can locate flaws in tiny interior spaces using drone-mounted cameras and sensors. Allow us to talk […]

A2 CofC – Drone Training Course  If you didn’t know already, the drone laws in the UK changed on the 31st of December 2020. The new drone regulations can be confusing to get your head around what has changed, fear not…Coptrz have got you covered. We are here to support you through these changes and […]

How EDF Energy are using drones to cut down-time and increase business efficiency EDF Energy are the UK’s largest generator of low-carbon electricity. Using wind, nuclear and solar power they supply low-carbon energy to meet the UK’s electricity demands generating over a fifth of the UK’s electricity generated by their eight nuclear power stations. Their […]

Pixel Artworks: A Drone-Dazzling Christmas After a year of national lockdowns and spending more time at home than we are used to, I think we can all agree we are starved for entertainment. We have watched everything Netflix has to offer, listened to all the podcasts and even walked the same route multiple times. However, […]