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Drones have saved 278 lives in Search and Rescue (SAR) operations since 2013   We often talk about the main benefits of implementing drones into a variety of operations as being about saving time, money and lives. Time and money are both relatively easy to quantify. However, when it comes to the life-saving work of […]

Flying a drone for commercial operations such as aerial filming, terra photography, or property inspections allows you to enjoy flying in an amazing variety of places while earning a living at the same time. However, it is worth noting that you always need to be ready for any issues during or before flying your drone.

For the UK’s SAR bodies (Search and Rescue) drone technology is now non-negotiable. Drones are increasingly being used to support the public safety and first responder community by providing an essential aerial view. In a recent series by ITV ‘999: Britain from Above” episode two focuses on the Emergency Services and how drones are having […]

Pix4Dreact offers rapid and reliable situational awareness for quick decisions and collaboration in the field. Pix4Dreact is the newest product released by Pix4D to handle public safety and emergency response. The 2D fast-mapping software solution was developed by Pix4D to provide rapid and reliable information during disasters or crisis, enabling the rescue team to make […]

“Income seldom exceeds personal development.” Jim Rohn As the drone industry continues to grow and develop at a rapid rate, it’s crucial that pilots and operators do the same in order to improve their own standing with it. There’s a lot to learn beyond the basics of your PfCO as you perhaps build towards becoming […]

“Using a Phase One Industrial solution can improve the quality and speed up your work” Inspection from Above  Although some traditional on-foot inspection methods will always hold some merit, the benefits of fitting a camera onto a drone or UAV are plentiful. The core tenets of this are essentially a substantial ROI in terms of […]

COPTRZ are excited to announce the availability of two new partner payloads, this news comes live from DJI at the Airworks conference in LA. The new payloads are the U10 UAV Based Laser Methane Leakage Detector and the Wingsland Z15 Gimbal Spotlight. U10 UAV Based Laser Methane Leakage Detector The U10 is a light-weight, high-sensitivity […]

The P4 Multispectral is a fully integrated multispectral imaging drone designed for precision agriculture and environmental management. Combining data from six separate sensors to measure the health of crops, from individual plants to entire fields, as well as weeds, insects and a variety of soil conditions, the P4 Multispectral sets a new standard for easy-to-use […]

For business operations with large warehouse and distribution centres, it is imperative that operations are running efficiently with minimal down-time. This means that regular inspections are required to ensure that faults are found quickly. These vast locations, often filled with miles of shelving packed with goods stacked right up to the ceiling, can be tricky […]

How did it all begin and what have COPTRZ achieved. Here is the story of COPTRZ with founders Steve Coulson and Paul Luen. 

What is LIDAR? It’s a common question for those new to the more technological side of surveying operations, including the use of drones for aerial mapping and inspections. The short answer is that it’s much like radar and sonar for detecting the location of objects, only it fires out a laser. A slightly longer one […]

Extinction Rebellion threatens drone use at Heathrow Airport As Extinction Rebellion reaffirmed its intentions to use drones to disrupt planes at Heathrow Airport, starting on Friday 13th September, as part of its ongoing campaign to increase awareness and demand action on climate change, it also highlights the many questions raised over possible preventative measures to […]