On 26th June 2019, the CAA confirmed that they have changed their online application form by removing the requirement for PfCO applications to include any insurance documentation. However, commercial pilots are still legally required to obtain insurance in the same way as stated in the Civil Aviation (Insurance) Regulations… Read More
Air Bourne Drones Ltd, a father and son team based in Droitwich, Worcestershire, have recently introduced to the drone market their first product which is designed to aid drone pilots who carry out close proximity work, such as internal building inspections, and provides protection for the drone. The Bumpcage,… Read More
On 11th June 2019, European drone rules were published to ensure the safety and security of drone operations across Europe. The rules, amongst others, will help to protect the safety and the privacy of EU citizens whilst enabling the free circulation of drones and a level playing field within the… Read More
On Wednesday 19th June, the Coverdrone team attended the second Drone Safe Register’s business meeting at the Gatwick Aviation Museum. Drone Safe Register (DSR) is one of our long-standing partners, in which we offer members a discount off our insurance product. DSR… Read More
Within Ireland, the number of drones registered has more than doubled since the introduction of legislation four years ago. At the time in which the Small Unmanned Aircraft (Drones) and Rockets Order of December 2015 which governs the use of drones was introduced, only around 5,000 drones were in use. Read More
DJI has recently announced that as of January 2020, all DJI drone models released that weigh more than 250 grams will include AirSense technology, which receives ADS-B signals from nearby aeroplanes and helicopters. The drone pilot will then be warned that a plane or helicopter is nearby so they… Read More
Geographic information systems (GIS), have many different applications across various industries such as resource management, development planning, scientific research, disaster management, market research and more. GIS involves the gathering of data, most of which has a geographic component, into maps so that it can be visualised, analysed and better understood. Read More
Regulating new technologies has always been a complex task for authorities. This is due to the extremely fast pace that innovation moves at, and regulations must encompass technological leaps at the same time as they occur. It is hard to strike the balance between being responsible and facilitating drone regulation,… Read More
Drones are recently having a substantial effect on how climate change is being studied and how we can reduce its impacts. Below we have listed five ways in which drones are affecting climate change for the better! Collecting Data When required, drones can be outfitted with a range of sensors… Read More
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a virtual space to enable innovators to safely test new technology and bring their new aviation/travel products and services to the market. The space is called the ‘Innovation Sandbox’ which will prepare the CAA to develop a better understanding of innovations… Read More
On Tuesday 21st May, Jess our Marketing Manager, attended the GEO Business Exhibition at the Business London Design Centre. The GEO Business Exhibition is the largest geospatial show in the UK and welcomes visitors from all over the world with 200 of the world’s leading suppliers of geospatial… Read More
As our highest cause of claims is due to pilot error, it is important that you as a drone pilot, are aware of the elements that can cause failure to perform to a satisfactory standard. Within this blog post we will be discussing the main mechanisms of human performance that… Read More