Originally, our Maximum Take-Off Mass (MTOM), or drone take-off weight, for our policyholders was 25kg. The good news is that we have increased our permitted take-off weight to a much greater limit. Our maximum drone take-off weight has increased to a maximum of 75kg! This is great news for drone operators… Read More
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 drone… Read More
‘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. Read More
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
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. Read More
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
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
Coverdrone are delighted to announce that we have been selected by the Department for International Trade (DIT) to represent the UK at the World of Drones and Robotics Congress this year! Where and when can I attend the congress?The congress will be held both virtually and in person at Brisbane… Read More
“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 managed much… Read More
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
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
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