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The origins of photogrammetry and 3D mapping can be traced back to 1480 when Leonardo da Vinci developed the concept of perspective and projective geometry. Techniques have come a long way since then, with both the technology and software becoming more accessible and affordable. Our Emergency Services have been some of the earliest adopters of […]

The UK government has today announced plans to introduce new drone laws, including mandatory registration of drones and a requirement for owners of small unmanned aircraft to attend a safety awareness course. New UK Drone Laws to ‘Protect the Public’ Reporting to the BBC on the new legislation, Aviation Minister Lord Martin Callanan claimed that “Our […]

At COPTRZ, we’re always happy to catch up with our former students to find out how their COPTRZ CAA training is helping them as a commercial drone pilot. This month we had the pleasure of catching up with Peter Hinton, Operations Manager at the Royal Variety Charity, who has started using drones during the proposed redevelopment of the […]

In the world of technological innovation, there usually comes a time where an invention crosses over from cutting-edge, into the mainstream, from being a great concept, into a greater reality. UAV LiDAR is one such technology. What could be better than mobile LiDAR? Affordable airborne LiDAR, of course! The world of surveying covers such a […]

COPTRZ, the commercial drone experts, have agreed a strategic partnership with Norwegian manufacturer GRIFF Aviation to become the sole distributor of their fleet of heavy-lift commercial drones in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Unlike any other drone on the market, the ‘GRIFF’ can lift up to 150kg and has been specifically designed for heavy […]

COPTRZ are pleased to announce that DJI has released the new DJI XT Pro App, designed to empower Zenmuse XT users by giving them a more simple, streamlined method of capturing thermal imaging data. The use of thermal imaging with drones is rapidly increasing, with Fire Services, Search and Rescue and Police Forces beginning to […]

The notion of flying a drone conjures up images of the open air, beautiful scenery and undiscovered visual treasures. It’s no wonder the drone revolution has captured the imagination of millions of people across the globe. From budding photographers to roofers and estate agents, our customers span a variety of industries and interests, all with […]

Drones may have started out as merely a toy for hobbyists and photographers, however, they are now becoming a key tool in a number of industries as drone technology continues to advance. Over the past 18 months, COPTRZ has seen an enormous increase in the number of businesses using drones in construction, many of whom […]

The fact that you’re reading this means you are more than likely thinking about acquiring your PfCO (permission for commercial operations), so you are already on the right track to becoming a commercial drone pilot. In this article, we’ll detail the benefits you can expect once you’ve attained your PfCO and how you can reap […]

Commercial organisations across the globe are waking up to the power of drone technology for surveying, including the major benefits offered for mast inspections – as shown by AT&T in the United States. Before we take a look at the case study, let’s delve into just a few of the many reasons that businesses around […]

COPTRZ, the commercial drone experts, have agreed a strategic partnership to become the sole distributor of FLIR Vue Pro/R SUAS cameras in the UK. The partnership will allow COPTRZ to further strengthen their product portfolio and provide a ‘best in world’ solution to businesses looking to use aerial thermal imaging as part of their drone strategy. Steve […]

As soon as we applauded the brilliance of human engineering capabilities for bringing drones into the mainstream, we decided we wanted more! Great, you’ve got a drone with a camera, but what about 4K video? Yeah, you might have designed a drone capable of carrying a 6KG payload, but we want to mount a LiDAR scanner and […]