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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 […]

According to recent reports, at least 65 people were rescued thanks to drones last year. DJI’s report was collected from a number of news outlets and public safety agencies and includes 27 separate incidents across five continents. According to DJI reports, at least 124 people worldwide have been rescued. This is an impressive statistic. It […]

The DJI AeroScope is groundbreaking technology. Drones are on the up, and it’s expected by the year 2020 there’ll be over 20 billion in the air. So as you can imagine, the threat of drones is naturally on the up as well, and the needs for drone security heightens. Recently there have been a number […]

The DJI Wind Series has been specifically designed to suit the needs of commercial operators. They are heavy-lift drones capable of carrying a variety of payloads, as well as being capable of being fitted with a number of bespoke additions. Despite their size, they have an incredibly foldable and portable design and are both waterproof […]

Drones were once seen as futuristic devices which were the preserve of the military and scientific projects. But if one sector embodies the move of drones into the mainstream, it is in topographic surveying. This is where unmanned aircraft are now a fundamental part of modern map making. It is accepted that drones have singlehandedly […]