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As drones continue to advance, both the benefits and threats from this evolving technology become clearer. Businesses increasingly need to ensure they protect themselves from risks associated with drone threats. Safety, security and confidentiality are the key considerations that firms need to address immediately as drones become an ever-increasing part of our world. Protection from […]

As drones become an increasingly ubiquitous tool for a range of military purposes across the globe, drone detection and anti-drone systems are also on the rise. Syria, in particular, has seen a huge upsurge in drone usage for purposes such as intelligence gathering and the deployment of explosive devices, something which has driven the development […]

The London Eye, the Angel of the North, and Stonehenge are just some of the beloved UK landmarks which are visited by millions of tourists annually. As visitors flock to these sites, many strive to capture a priceless photo or video souvenir of their experience to share with friends and family online or through social […]

This morning (30th May) the Department for Transport (DFT) have suggested new amendments to the Air Navigation Order 2016 in parliament. They intend for the amendments to have a positive impact in relation to drone safety around airports. Following the government consultation last year, they are suggesting the following amendments to the act: Operators of […]

Accountancy giants PwC have today released a report stating that the drone industry is expected to offer a £42 billion uplift to the UK economy by the year 2030. It is expected there will be more than 72,000 drones in the sky by the end of the next decade. The biggest area expected to be […]

Security is the most crucial consideration for any event organiser in the modern age. Theft, violence and drunkenness are all common security threats faced by event planners at public gatherings, which are traditionally tackled by on-site security teams. However, with the rapid emergence of UAVs, security teams are being forced to consider threats not just […]

Collision avoidance systems used to be reserved for expensive commercial and military drones. However, as the sensors become more affordable, we are starting to see the technology on more accessible light domestic drones. The first light consumer drone with sonar obstacle detection came on the market about three years ago. They offered a single plane […]

With a growing list of commercial applications, drones are starting to have an increasingly dramatic effect on the way that businesses operate. Their versatility offers certain industries a unique solution to everyday problems. In particular, they are allowing construction firms the chance to reduce costs, speed up their processes and improve site safety. This is […]

At the request of the Department of Defence, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have announced new drone restriction measures. The measures are being put in place to address the potential threat that is posed by malicious drone operations. Their intention is to establish drone specific airspace restrictions over select, national security sensitive locations. What’s changing? […]

When you first pickup your drone, sometimes the technical terms used can be a little confusing, that’s where we come in to help you. Here at COPTRZ we have put together a drone glossary of all the important drone terms that you may need to know. Key Terms/Companies: 3D Mapping: This is a software package […]

Before you take to the skies it’s important you learn some simple drone manoeuvres to enhance your drone flying experience. Here at COPTRZ, as one of the leading drone training NQE’s in the UK, we have compiled some of the best manoeuvres, and created a simple guide to help you to develop your skills. 1. […]

With FlightHub, leading manufacturer DJI have fulfilled a need for accuracy, efficiency and organisation which is integral to the way in which police and fire services manage their drone use. Commercial drone use in the UK is growing, hand in hand with the prevalent technologies which are pushing the sector further. With more unmanned aircraft […]