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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 […]

The COPTRZ team recently had the pleasure of catching up with Richard Nicholls of Swift Films. Richard recently invested in a DJI Inspire 2 to help add another dimension to his already thriving video production company. Read on to find out what Richard told us about his company, how they are using the Inspire 2, and […]

The CrystalSky range has been created for outdoor aerial imaging, and the monitor features an incredibly impressive ultra-bright or high-bright screen, made to be used in sunlight. It is designed from the ground up to be used to be used seamlessly with the DJI GO app, thus giving camera operators complete control. The CrystalSky has […]

Wingtra and Sensefly’s eBee are two of the finest fixed-wing drones available. If you’re on the lookout for a fixed-wing drone, there’s no doubt you will have come across these two. But which one is best suited to your commercial applications? There are many reasons why you would choose a fixed-wing for you commercial drone […]

DJI has announced there is a new firmware update (v01.01.0900) available for the M200 series. Here are some of the key updates announced: Added support for the DJI Zenmuse XT2 gimbal and camera (requires DJI Pilot App V0.6.0). Added payload SDK to support third-party payloads. Optimised the unlocking feature for Fly Safe. Optimised compass data […]

If you’ve recently purchased a DJI drone then you may need to know the basics of the DJI Go 4 app. In today’s blog, we will show you the basics to ensure you’re ready to take to the skies! The DJI Go app works in conjunction with the controllers for the following DJI drones: Phantom […]

The DJI Matrice 100 is a stable, flexible, and yet powerful platform. It’s designed for large-scale customization and has the ability to carry a variety of payloads. It’s one of the most versatile drones in the DJI range. Despite often being overlooked by the newer Matrice 200 Series, this quadcopter still has plenty to offer […]

Here at COPTRZ, we decided to take the Flyability Elios drone for a fly at the Platform Tech Incubator Launch in Leeds. Take a look at the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9XiAeqJNLo&feature=youtu.be The Elios is the first collision tolerant drone. It’s housed in a carbon fibre protective frame, and therefore means you can access the tightest spaces without […]

The need for Aeroscope was recently brought into the limelight. UK authorities have confirmed that a drone passed a mere 20 feet over an Airbus 319 during takeoff. It’s one of the biggest fears drone pilots have when flying. According to a report released by the UK Airprox Board, a drone came close to an Airbus […]