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
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
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
Recently, a growing number of companies have announced that they believe that drones could be a viable way to tackle the stronger and more consistent high-altitude winds. According to recent figures from the US Energy Information Administration, in 2018 wind power generated five times more electricity than in 2008… Read More
According to research by the Telegraph, more than twenty councils have been granted approval by the Civil Aviation Authority to use drones for commercial purposes. Councils can utilise the technology for a range of enforcement activities; including inspecting poor roofing work by rogue traders, flying over open land looking… Read More
For the first time, a drone has delivered a kidney to a transplant patient in Maryland, America. The patient, who had waited eight years for a donor, received a successful transplant after a 10 minute (2.7-mile test flight) a few hours after the delivery. The US flight required a specially-designed… Read More
Over the last few weeks, the news has been full of people discussing the way in which drones are currently being utilised to benefit society. From finding missing people to tracking and stopping fires, we have collated some of the recent stories in which drones have been used in fantastic… Read More
After five years of test flights, the very first home delivery drone service has been launched in Australia by Wing, a company owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet. The company will deliver takeaway food, coffee and medicines by drone to roughly 100 homes in Canberra. This follows Australia’s… Read More
From Tuesday 9th April to Wednesday 10th April, Coverdrone attended, for the third year running, the Commercial UAV Expo Europe. Situated at the RAI Amsterdam, the event welcomed approximately 1000 visitors consisting of speakers, exhibitors and attendees from all corners of the globe. The purpose of the event was… Read More