From 1st October 2019, a rejection/assessment fee will be introduced for applications which do not meet the UK CAA’s required standard. With various changes being made recently, below we have clarified the exact information required within your application, and reasons why your application may be rejected. How Do I… Read More
Becoming a new drone pilot can be extremely exciting, however don’t rush into flying just yet… It is relatively straightforward to take off, but do you know every button’s function or have a good understanding of how your drone reacts to the remote controller? Before you take flight, you should… Read More
This month, images of the burning Amazon rainforest have been shared all over the news around the world. The fires, that are believed to have been set deliberately by cattle ranchers and loggers, have now spun out of control, leading to unprecedented destruction and dire warnings from environmentalists that the… Read More
The prospect of flying over water can be a scary one for most drone pilots. Water environments are often filled with potential hazards such as boats, waves, high winds, and even birds. Despite these hazards, professional aerial photographers and videographers may sometimes have to fly over water in order to… Read More
Here at Coverdrone, we receive many questions from customers about our recreational drone insurance policies. We’ve answered the most common ones right here – take a look and see if you can learn anything new! Q: Why do I need to register? A: The registration is free, and it… Read More
Here at Coverdrone, we receive many questions from customers about our commercial drone insurance policies. We’ve answered the most common ones right here – take a look and see if you can learn anything new! Q: How much does it cost to insure with Coverdrone? A: All of our prices… Read More
Are you heading on your first holiday this summer with your drone? Drones make excellent travel companions and are a fantastic way of getting amazing and unique photos and videos. However, in your pursuit to get this type of content, don’t risk fines or getting your drone confiscated! Below we… Read More
Aviation terminology can be hard and sometimes confusing to understand. We have therefore gathered some useful aviation acronyms for general guidance and use in the aviation industry and explained each individual meaning. Please note that this is not a complete list of aviation terminology and acronyms but hope that you… Read More
Drones equipped with augmented reality (AR) technology are providing the construction industry with enhanced situational awareness and are offering construction and infrastructure teams a holistic view of their projects and real-time mappings. This can pinpoint trouble spots, track progress and help teams avoid potentially costly and dangerous mistakes. The growing… Read More
Today, The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) have announced, that drones will be used to search for people lost at sea whilst cracking down on pollution from ships. A £1 million trial of the technology will be launched by the end of the year with a view to expanding its… Read More
The drone industry is consistently changing and expanding, and it can sometimes be hard to keep up with the market trends and up to date figures. In a recent report, Drone Industry Insights have released five market trends that we as an industry may not be aware of… The… Read More
We are extremely excited to announce that today we are launching our newest product – bespoke marine equipment insurance, covering remotely operated (ROV) and autonomous underwater (AUV) equipment! Our cover is unique as many other types of insurance can offer marine equipment insurance; however, the majority will exclude equipment whilst… Read More