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5 Reasons Why Recreational Drone Operators Should Have Insurance

Recreational drone insurance is highly recommended for recreational drone operators despite it not being a legal requirement for drone pilots operating their drones recreationally.It is a requirement however, for recreational drone operators to obtain both a Flyer ID and Operator ID.Below are 5 great reasons why you should have recreational… Read More

Coverdrone Expand Their Claims Department!

‘FlySafe, we’ve got you covered’.Did you know that all Coverdrone’s claims are handled in-house? No matter what, you will always be guaranteed to speak to a member of our specialist claims team! As Coverdrone continues to expand, it was time for us to welcome a brand-new member to our claims team.New Claims… Read More

Drone Industry Predicted To Become A $40+ Billion Industry By 2026

German company Droneii (Drone Industry Insights) released their Drone Market Report for 2021-2026 earlier this August 2021. Droneii have predicted a major growth within the commercial drone industry at ‘9.4% CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) for a global drone market that is already worth US $26.3 billion in 2021. Read More

Wingtra announce new WingtraOne GEN II

Earlier this August (2021), Switzerland based VTOL drone producer Wingtra announced their latest addition to the Wingtra drone models, the WingtraOne GEN II! Coverdrone have been in partnership with Wingtra since March 2020.What does VTOL mean?As stated on Wingtra.com, ‘VTOL stands for vertical take-off and landing. It… Read More

Drones – Professional Indemnity

Coverdrone offer professional indemnity cover for commercial operators. It’s an important optional coverage and has many aspects to the protection it affords clients. The cost is relatively low, and we would recommend all our commercial customers to consider adding this to their policy.Professional indemnity insurance can cover a broad range of potential risks. What… Read More

5 Ways Drones Can Be Used In Sport

Over the past few years there has been a surge in the use of drones both commercially and recreationally. Drones have opened a whole new world for how they can be used in professional sport across the world in a multitude of different ways. Coverdrone looked into the different ways… Read More

Europe’s New U-Space System

“European concept “U-Space” is being tested at the Port of Hamburg and provides the basis for expanding commercial drone use.” (Droniq, 2021).   Manning air traffic can be challenging at times, however with the testing of the latest new U-Space Concept it could be completely transformed and… Read More

Using Your Drone In Europe – What Are The Rules?

Drone flying and operation safety is at the heart of Coverdrone. Rules for non-EU residents who are drone operators have improved in the recent months.EASA, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency simplify the crucial points that you need to remember when flying your drone within Europe.You must ‘register yourself… Read More

Adding Hired In Equipment To Your Coverdrone Policy

You may be wondering, ‘Can I add hired in or loan equipment to my policy?’.The good news is, yes you can!Something you may not know is that at Coverdrone you can insure any hired in or non-owned equipment that you have for your own use.We will automatically cover this for airborne… Read More

Coverdrone FlySafe App And Altitude Angel Updates

Over the past three years, Coverdrone and Altitude angel have joined forces ensuring that they are bringing world class data into the ever-growing drone market. Essential safety and operating information that is current and on-demand to drone operators across the world is a result of the partnership.Who are they?… Read More

Insuring Drone Bundles – All you need to know

Did you know at Coverdrone you can insure your drone bundle? By splitting the equipment across the policy, you can save money… Reducing your insurance policy!For example, if you purchase a MAVIC AIR 2 FLY MORE COMBO at an estimated cost of £946.  If you bought the drone individually at an estimated… Read More