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COPTRZ has today announced that its CAA PfCO drone training course has received official Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation from the CPD Development Service. The course, which trains drone operators to attain their Permission for Commercial Operations (PfCO), is already approved by the Civil Aviation Authority and recognised as the pre-eminent learning programme for aspiring […]

The decision-making process which can accompany purchasing a drone for commercial use warrants some careful thought – after all, it is likely to be one of the most significant outlays made by your business over the course of the year. In this blog, we take a close look at two of the most prominent quadcopters […]

Last month, the COPTRZ team had the pleasure of catching up with a long-standing customer, Ben Storer of SkyWrx. Ben first contacted COPTRZ over 18 months ago in the initial stages of starting up his agriculture drone services business. With the help of COPTRZ, Ben’s business has gone from strength-to-strength, and he recently received a […]

Thinking of upgrading your current aircraft model to a WingtraOne Fixed Wing? Check out our Wingtra trade-in scheme and save up to £3,900 on a brand new drone. COPTRZ are delighted to announce the release of the new WingtraOne PPK, a new fixed wing VTOL drone that will set a new benchmark in drone photogrammetry. […]

The commercial drone industry is growing at a rapid rate as UAV technology improves. As a result, there is a continuous demand for skilled, CAA approved drone pilots. Attending a CAA PfCO drone training course to gain your permission for commercial operations (PfCO) can seem daunting, but we’re here with the help and guidance you […]

COPTRZ are delighted to announce the next date for the Introduction to Unmanned Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations workshop. The course will be held on 15th May 2018 at the COPTRZ training centre in Hook, Hampshire. Beyond visual line of sight operations have been growing in recent years as commercial drone technology has advanced. […]

CMA CGM required the internal inspection of a ballast tank of one of its container ships, the CMA CGM ANDROMEDA. Flying in complex and pitch-dark confined spaces, the Flyability Elios drone has demonstrated its capacity to deliver a quicker and safer method to inspect ballasts. Customer Need CMA CGM required an inspection for one of […]

Pulp, which is the raw material used in the manufacture of paper, is prepared by chemically or mechanically separating cellulose fibres from wood, fibre crops or waste paper. At an industrial scale, this process is performed in large tanks that need recurrent inspections. Customer Needs One of Europe’s leading manufacturer of pulp and paper possesses […]

COPTRZ is the UK’s leading CAA approved NQE, delivering permission for commercial operations (PfCO) training courses at 12 locations across the UK. The drone flight test is a fundamental part of the course and this article aims to give you a quick overview of what you can expect on the day. There are three main sections to […]

Flyability Elios is used for two different types of missions: flying under smaller bridges to check for potential issues, including accessing the difficult spaces between beams; and flying in the confined spaces of box girders on larger bridges. Both missions save the company significant time, money and resources while contributing to the safety of the […]

COPTRZ are hitting the road again to showcase the Flyability Elios to a live audience in Eccleshall, Staffordshire on 8th February 2018. Join us as show how the Flyability Elios can be used to safely, quickly and efficiently inspect and explore confined spaces without the need for human entry. Click here to register your free place.   […]

COPTRZ has today announced the release of DRONE-FLX, an industry-first leasing solution that provides a cost-effective way for businesses and public bodies to enjoy the benefits of the latest drone technology. With costs spread over a three-year period, the latest drone hardware can be bundled with training and software to enable an effective drone strategy […]