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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 […]

Here at COPTRZ we hosted a fantastic drone demo day down at the Norfolk Showground with the emergency services. On show were a number of the superb products that we have available in our store. This included the impressive Aeroscope drone detection unit. There were also demos for the Flyability Elios and DJI’s Matrice 210. […]

The Zenmuse XT2 and the Flir Duo Pro R are two of the most impressive thermal imaging cameras available. If you’ve been looking for a thermal imaging camera for your commercial drone operations then it’s highly likely you’ll have come across one of these two. Let’s start by looking at some of the key technical […]

With the rise in drone technology over the past few years has come the broadening of choice when it comes to aerial cameras. There are a huge variety of cameras now available to choose from, making picking the right model for the job a potentially complex process. Drone surveying is one such task which relies […]

Becoming a drone pilot is one of the most exciting careers you can launch in the current commercial environment, offering opportunities to build a lucrative and successful business. There are abundant openings for qualified commercial drone pilots to develop a business at this moment, however, it’s highly likely the arena will become far more competitive […]

Phantom 4 Pro/Pro + v2.0 announcement COPTRZ are excited to announce that DJI have released details of the brand new Phantom 4 Pro+ v2.0. The Phantom 4 Pro+ V2.0 retains all the excellent features from the Phantom 4 Pro. This features include 30 minutes maximum flight time, 7km max transmission, 5 directions of obstacle sensing […]

For UK police forces, drone technology is now non-negotiable. Keeping drones out of the wrong hands and the wrong places is certainly a consideration, but drone technology also gives the police many advantages in their fight against crime. There is a range of police activities which drones are helping with, from taking photographs of crime […]

Ever wondered what it’s like to take a CAA/PfCO course? Then we are on hand to help you out. The PfCO “licence” is a key tool for commercial enterprises who want to take their drone business to the next level. We spoke to Adam Watkin who recently passed one of our CAA courses, and is a […]

Last week, DJI released a report from a third-party investigation into DJI data practices. DJI’s storage, collection and use of data from their drones, software and services were under the microscope. This concluded in DJI having full control of these areas. The third-party was Kivu Consulting, based in San Francisco, and they focussed on DJI’s […]