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The team at Drony SITMP, a drone service provider, Flyability reseller and innovation centre based in the Czech Republic, used the Flyability Elios to inspect the ceiling trusses and beams over the bottling plant at the Pilsner Urquell brewery. Collision-tolerant Elios was able to navigate electrical wiring, scaffolding, vents and other obstacles to get a […]

As with any tech that can be used for ill-gotten gain or illegal purposes, use of drones to compromise public safety, as well as security or privacy is a growing concern. So, who is leading the way in drone detection systems? Is the game of cat and mouse finally swinging back in favour of organisations […]

Like all modern technology, drones are improving at an incredibly rapid pace. The commercial drones available in 2018 are much more advanced compared to the industry-leading drones from just 1 or 2 years ago. As such, it could well be the perfect time to trade in your existing drone for a much more feature-packed model. […]

Like smart technology, electric cars, and instant communication, drones are something which has become part of everyday life. Once reserved for elite military personnel, government organisations, and a few photography fanatics, they are now a familiar and recognisable sight in the skies. They can be used for a range of purposes. From intelligence and the […]

COPTRZ are recognised as the leading commercial drone solution provider in the UK. But that doesn’t mean we are happy to rest on our laurels – we are committed to continually raising the bar in the commercial drone market. So far, we have provided the wide-ranging benefits of drone technology to over 1,000 businesses. With […]

Greenpeace have posted footage on their Facebook page of them flying a drone into a French nuclear facility. The group have claimed the stunt was performed to highlight security issues around the facility. The facility was reportedly “at no time worried about the drone or attempted to intercept it”. It was crashed into the tower […]

There was a period of time where drones were the preserve of the few. Government organisations, military operations, and tech-obsessed enthusiasts who had no real idea of the power of the objects in their control. In recent years, however, drone technology has expanded into the everyday market. It is regularly used for everything from aerial […]

COPTRZ, the UK commercial drone solution provider, are proud to announce that we have reached an agreement to become a distributor of Elistair’s tethered drone systems in the United Kingdom. The use of airborne tethers is expected to increase rapidly. Companies are searching for new and innovative ways to make deliveries at a faster and […]

This month the COPTRZ team had the opportunity to catch up with Ian Vernon, Head of Technology at Advanced Wireless Technology Group (AWTG), who recently kickstarted their Artificial Intelligence (AI) drone strategy. Ian first contacted COPTRZ a number of months ago at the start of his project. After an initial consultation, COPTRZ were able to recommend a […]

Drone giants DJI have announced the official launch of their DJI Geo Unlock Custom Unlocking Process upgrade 2.0. Their geospatial system has been specifically designed to help users conduct safe flight, not only for themselves but for the general public as well. DJI are committed to helping maintain a safe airspace for all their uses […]

As drone technology becomes ever more capable and easier to use, the number of drones flying globally is set to triple over the next three years. Data from the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) suggests that the number of hobby drones operating will increase from 1.10 million to between 2.75 and 4.47 million. The number of […]

If you missed Part 2 of our UK Drone Market update you can catch up here. PricewaterhouseCoopers report has so far shown how drones are likely to not only affect the economy but also the productivity levels across the country. Part 3 of this 3 part series of blogs will show you the number of drones that […]