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Where does the media stand on drones?    With TV programmes entitled “The Gatwick Drone Attack” and “Britain’s Next Air Disaster? Drones” coming from the esteemed and proudly impartial BBC, it’s perhaps no surprise that the UAV industry tends to get a bad press across the wider media as well. The irony, of course, is […]

Save ££££’s On Your Commercial Tank Inspections When commercial tank inspection time rolls around you probably have that sense of gloom hanging over you.  After all, tanks have a limited working life with the risk of a costly tank failure increasing with age. Combined with the heady costs of replacing a commercial tank running into tens and hundreds […]

If Hasselblad are the tried and tested option, PhaseOne has become the maverick of the industrial camera industry.   Drone surveys are quickly becoming the fastest, most reliable way of carrying out inspections and surveys across the world. From powerline mapping to emergency response, sending a drone up into the air doesn’t just save time, […]

Drone Business Success – Case Study – Adam Watkin AeroMedia Wales Limited Ever wondered what it’s like to take a 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 […]

The requirements for registration and education become law on 30 November 2019.    Who do the new rules apply to? The new regulations apply to many who own or fly drones and model aircraft weighing between 250g and 20kg. You’ll be required to register unless either of the following apply: The drone or unmanned aircraft won’t […]

Drones are revolutionising the way in which surveyors gather data, making day-to-day operations faster, safer and more cost-effective when compared to traditional surveying methods. When it comes to aerial surveying and inspections, there’s never been a better or easier time to get yourself Drones. Drones are revolutionising the way in which surveyors gather data.  They […]

  Property has always been a solid market to get into, whether you’re building them, fixing them, drawing them or filming them with drones, houses and land will always be gold. According to general estimates, there are around 7,000 PfCO qualified pilots in the UK right now. However, probably a quarter of them, are still […]

Drones have saved 278 lives in Search and Rescue (SAR) operations since 2013   We often talk about the main benefits of implementing drones into a variety of operations as being about saving time, money and lives. Time and money are both relatively easy to quantify. However, when it comes to the life-saving work of […]

Flying a drone for commercial operations such as aerial filming, terra photography, or property inspections allows you to enjoy flying in an amazing variety of places while earning a living at the same time. However, it is worth noting that you always need to be ready for any issues during or before flying your drone.

For the UK’s SAR bodies (Search and Rescue) drone technology is now non-negotiable. Drones are increasingly being used to support the public safety and first responder community by providing an essential aerial view. In a recent series by ITV ‘999: Britain from Above” episode two focuses on the Emergency Services and how drones are having […]

Pix4Dreact offers rapid and reliable situational awareness for quick decisions and collaboration in the field. Pix4Dreact is the newest product released by Pix4D to handle public safety and emergency response. The 2D fast-mapping software solution was developed by Pix4D to provide rapid and reliable information during disasters or crisis, enabling the rescue team to make […]

“Income seldom exceeds personal development.” Jim Rohn As the drone industry continues to grow and develop at a rapid rate, it’s crucial that pilots and operators do the same in order to improve their own standing with it. There’s a lot to learn beyond the basics of your PfCO as you perhaps build towards becoming […]