Flock, a UK drone insurance startup, has unlocked its ‘pay-as-you-fly’ insurance and safety smartphone app, Flock Cover, to recreational pilots. Before now the Flock Cover app could only be used by professional pilots and those in training. The move opens up the platform to hobbyists, who can use the mobile app to receive a real-time risk report for their flight, before … [Read more...] about Flock Launches Pay-as-you-fly Drone Insurance for Hobbyists
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Why UK Near-Miss Statistics Don’t Tell The Whole Story
Barely a week goes by without the UK media rolling out yet another 'near-miss' drone collision story. Fear sells papers and the threat of imminent death makes for compelling clickbait, so it's to be expected. However, when that narrative threatens to have a detrimental impact on an industry still finding its feet we should all be worried. This week, the Press Association … [Read more...] about Why UK Near-Miss Statistics Don’t Tell The Whole Story
Drone Interrupts FA Cup Fixture
The FA Cup, one of soccer's oldest club competitions, was briefly interrupted over the weekend when a drone pilot flew too close to the action. Just as in the US, UK pilots are not allowed to fly at night or above people. The match between Tottenham and Newport County was paused while officials spoke with police on the scene. Under the lights at Rodney Parade on Saturday … [Read more...] about Drone Interrupts FA Cup Fixture
DJI Introduces Knowledge Quiz for UK Drone Pilots
If there is anything recent news has taught us, it's that a basic understanding of drone regulations can't be taken for granted. (Yes, we're referring once again to the shaming National Transport Safety Board report on the collision between a drone and a Black Hawk helicopter.) In that context, DJI's announcement that they are introducing a pre-flight knowledge quiz for all … [Read more...] about DJI Introduces Knowledge Quiz for UK Drone Pilots
UK’s CAA Issues Christmas Drone Warning
The UK's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has raised concerns over the number of drones expected to be bought and gifted this Christmas. Officials believe that a spike in purchases comes at a time when most buyers are unaware of the laws governing flying a drone. According to the CAA, drones will be among the most popular tech gadgets this Christmas. The aviation authority … [Read more...] about UK’s CAA Issues Christmas Drone Warning
