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If you’re looking to start making smarter decisions based on REAL data then it’s time to start utilising a 3D mapping software. By using software like Pix4Dmapper you can create 3D maps and models with the data from your drone. Learn about the full Pix4D software suite and how it can improve your organisation’s efficiency on our Pix4D Resource Centre.  Your one-stop shop to […]

Mavic 3: The most anticipated photography drone is finally here! Let’s talk you through the brand new DJI Mavic 3, and answer your all important question: how does this drone compare to the other Mavic Drones? If you’re not familiar with DJI’s range of drones, the Mavic 3 is the successor to the DJI Mavic […]

5-10 minute read Numerous surveying and construction companies across the UK have been integrating drones into their operations for some time now. However, for those of you who haven’t made the jump yet, this blog will give you an introduction into the best entry level drones for surveying, so you can take that next step […]

How To Use Multispectral Imagery in Agriculture The use of new technologies in agriculture is playing a key role in improving the efficiency of large farming operations and multispectral technology is no exception. The data captured by drone-based multispectral sensors can make operations more efficient by providing information that allows for better use of resources […]

10 minute read, In the 18 months since the Matrice 300 RTK launched, it’s redefined what it means to be versatile and rugged drone platform. Offering industry leading performance in the most challenging of weather and environments, the M300 RTK has become the go to commercial platform for surveying, mapping, inspection, and emergency response. The […]

You’ve completed your Drone Training, now what? The unprecedented growth of the drone industry is fuelling an enormous expansion in related careers. It’s a really exciting time to join the industry, with new drone related jobs emerging every day. And the stats back it up, with PwC recently predicting that over 628,000 people will be […]

Fact or Fiction: Featuring the DJI Matrice 300 RTK  In this post we’ll separate fact from fiction and call out the fake news surrounding the DJI M300 RTK while running you through the key features of this game-changing commercial drone. Is the DJI M300 a replacement for the M200? How does it compare against the […]

We are proud to announce our latest partnership with Trendspek, Trendspek connects asset owners, operators and engineers, through a simple to use online platform. Form opinions, make decisions and reach outcomes faster by collaborating on a single source of truth. TRENDSPEK Trendspek is the drone data solution developed in collaboration with oil and gas supermajors […]

Drones in Filmmaking: The best drones for the job, key obstacles and using them to capture the action If you’re an aspiring or experienced filmmaker, or you’re merely interested in how drones can capture the most amazing aerial footage, you’re not alone. From high-budget film crews to amateur vloggers, many of our Coptrz Academy students […]

5 minute read The AEC sectors have been using LiDAR as a method for capturing accurate and insightful data for many years. Yet as LiDAR has more recently become accessible and even mobile, the number of suitable applications has grown massively. In this blog we’ll explore a few of the emerging applications for LiDAR systems, […]

Drones for Public Safety: Can Drones Save Lives? Ever seen the show ‘999: What’s your emergency?’? It’s a show following the lives of emergency personnel responding to 999 calls. It’s interesting to see how each service works from behind the scenes. However, what they don’t show is how the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) […]

Drones in renewable energy and how crazy the world seems without them Or, if you’ve never thought about Drones in Renewable Energy then this wouldn’t seem crazy at all. But… Sometimes working in a particular industry gives you a blinkered view and you need to step back and forget everything you know and look at […]