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The need for drone detection at major events recently came to light following an assassination attempt on the Venezuelan president. Nicolas Maduro (Venezuelan president) survived the attack after several drones armed with explosives flew towards him during a speech at a military parade. Maduro was fortunate to come out of the situation unharmed as the […]

As you might have already heard, COPTRZ is now proud to be partnering with LiDAR USA. They are one of the world’s premier LiDAR manufacturers and provide many of the leading sensors available for drones in 2018. So, if you’re looking to make use of the power of LiDAR drone sensors, then you’ve come to […]

The mining industry was one of the first industries to see the benefits of drone technology, with early UAVs being used to inspect hazardous conditions, reducing the risk of injury. But drone technology has moved on significantly over the past five years. Today’s drones are capable of much more than the simple collection of visual […]

The government has today announced they are set to have a consultation on proposed new measures to provide regulation of drones. The ability to provide on-the-spot fines and being able to seize the drone are being discussed in parliament. With the market set to grow at a rapid rate over the next decade, it’s imperative […]

When it comes to starting up a drone business, naturally, the biggest decision you will make is what drone you fly. This, for the coming years, is what will drive (or fly) your business towards success. So, with that in mind, it’s imperative that you make the right choice from the offset. In this blog, […]

The British Grand Prix was first held back in 1926. In the decades since, we have seen automotive technology come on leaps and bounds. The race at Silverstone has grown to become one of the UK’s iconic annual occasions. In the same vein as the Wimbledon tennis and the Open golf tournaments. It’s right at […]

On 30 May 2018, the Government published an amendment to the UK Air Navigation Order 2016 (ANO) which contains its changes to the legislation regarding the operation of small unmanned aircraft. The amendment is published as Statutory Instrument (SI) 2018 No. 623, entitled ‘The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2018’. Some articles (parts) of the amendment […]

This is the second part of a two-part series taking an in-depth look at the Matrice 200 Series. This part looks at a number of different payloads that can be used to enhance your data capturing capabilities. The series features the DJI Matrice 200, as well as the DJI Matrice 210 and M210 RTK. Described […]

DJI’s previous model, the DJI Inspire One, was much like any other drone on the market, albeit with slightly higher specifications. While this didn’t have too much impact on its use in aerial cinematography, DJI did secure a name for themselves, and everyone was eagerly awaiting their next release. Their new product, the DJI Inspire […]

Part 1 of a 2 part series, this blog will take you through the different commercial applications the Matrice 200 series is ideal for. The Matrice 200 series are commercial drones from DJI that are built for robustness and durability. Adaptive engineering that makes it suitable for a wide range of commercial applications. It is […]

COPTRZ has always been committed to drone training. As an industry leader, we place a huge importance on education programmes as part of our offering which extends well beyond the point of sale. By training commercial, public and private organisations – as well as individuals – in how to operate drones, we are helping them […]

Knowing what hardware and training to invest in is one of the most important first steps in starting a drone business. However, the sheer number of drones and training courses available can be overwhelming to those new to the industry. That’s why COPTRZ have made the whole process simple and more cost-effective with our new […]