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Coverdrone Launch Lowest Excess On The Market

We are extremely pleased to announce that we have recently launched the lowest policy excess within the drone insurance market, for both our commercial and recreational policies. We appreciate that having to make a claim is not an ideal experience, and we have therefore been working hard to make sure… Read More

The Growing Use Of Drones At Events

The use of drones at events is becoming more common every day, as they are being used in a wide variety of creative ways – from indoor conferences to outdoor festivals, drones are providing entertainment, advertising, security plus much more. Although within most parts of the world right now we… Read More

Drones To Monitor Environmental & Ecological Changes

Sensors for forest monitoring are already used to track changes in temperature, humidity and light, as well as the movements of animals and insects through their habitat. Further to this, they can also help to detect and monitor forest fires and can provide valuable data on how climate change and… Read More

5G – Drones To Beam Signals From The Stratosphere

Stratospheric Platforms and Cambridge Consultants have announced that they plan to beam 5G signals to the public via drones that can stay airborne for nine days at a time, with the ability co over the whole of the UK with about 60 drones. The two UK firms want… Read More

Drone Inspection Demand At Peak In 2020

The utilisation of drone technology for inspecting offshore oil and gas assets has grown massively over the last decade and is predicted by Research and Markets to grow by a further 60% over the next five years. Companies are embracing the benefits of drone inspection, in comparison to… Read More

Drone Technology Advances Volcanic Monitoring

Specially adapted drones, developed by an international team involving scientists from the University of Cambridge, are transforming how we forecast eruptions by allowing close-range measurements of previously inaccessible and hazardous volcanoes. The drones could help local communities monitor nearby volcanoes and forecast future eruptions. Their measurements could also… Read More

CLIENT FEATURE: Drone SAR For Lost Dogs UK

Coverdrone have now been working with Drone SAR for lost dogs for 6 months. We are always looking to support any organisation that utilise drones in a positive way to benefit society. So it’s with great pride that we send you a reminder about this organisation in case you… Read More

Airwards Launch Global Accreditation Scheme For Outstanding Drone Work

Today is the official launch of Airwards: a unifying global accreditation scheme recognising best practice drone work. This digital awards scheme will champion a wide range of UAV work which is positively advancing human capabilities. Launching in association with ARPAS-UK, and covering more than 20 different disciplines, Airwards… Read More

Medical Drone Delivery Service Gets UK Space Agency Backing

A medical drone delivery service that makes it possible to carry Covid-19 samples, test kits and personal protective equipment between hospitals has been backed by the UK Space Agency. Apian, an organisation that was founded by NHS staff as part of the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme, aims to establish… Read More