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Woodland Trust Deploys Drones To Revolutionise Deer Surveys

The Woodland Trust is using DJI drones for deer surveys. Drones enable the Trust to collect data more accurately and efficiently and gain new insights on deer populations. The Woodland Trust is accessing the technology on-demand through the heliguy™ drone rental service.

Absolute Vs Relative Accuracy For Drone Surveying

Selecting between High Absolute Accuracy and Relative Accuracy is pivotal in drone surveying. Discover the strengths of each method to aid in determining the most suitable accuracy level for you and find out the benefits of using RTK or PPK.

How Drones are Revolutionising Forestry Management

Drones are improving the forestry sector by bolstering survey efficiency and data capture. They are achieving this by swiftly conducting detailed land assessments, reducing the necessity for extensive ground surveys on foot.

UK CAA Launches New PDRA01 Application Tool

The UK CAA is updating the PDRA01 Application Tool, scheduled to launch in April 2024. These updates, informed by invaluable feedback from the RPAS community, aim to speed up and simply the application process and establish equitable pricing.

Benefits of Sub 250g DJI Mini Series For Commercial Drone Operations

The DJI Mini Series, known for its consumer appeal, is also a valuable asset for businesses.


The sub-250g design improves efficiency in operations, and testimonials from businesses highlight benefits such as improved camera quality, ease of use in city centres, streamlined operations, and high-quality data capture.

Level 5 Drone Operations Manager Course 'Sets Foundations For Effective UAS Operations'

Drone lead for West Midlands Ambulance Service Hazardous Area Response Team praises TQUK Level 5 Award for UAS Operations Managers, delivered by Heliguy, saying it provides accountable leaders with the knowledge and best practice principles to run an effective and safe drone programme.

New UK CAA Proposals 'Will Help Unlock' BVLOS Drone Operations

UK CAA launches consultation on BVLOS drone operations in Atypical Air Environments. The CAA says the proposals are a positive step towards unlocking the next stage for drone flying in the UK.

DJI And BYD Unveil 'World's First Vehicle-Mounted Drone'

DJI partners with BYD to unveil the first vehicle-mounted drone. The YangWang U8 hybrid all-electric Chinese supercar can be equipped with the roof-mounted drone docking station, which supports battery charging and automatic landing.

DJI Terra Update For Drone LiDAR Data Processing

New features for LiDAR data processing have been added to DJI Terra. This includes contour line generation, vertical profile measurements, and increased efficiency for point cloud reconstruction. The update is suitable for data collected with the DJI Zenmuse L2 and L1.

How UK Councils Are Benefiting From DJI Drones

Drones are proving to be a valuable asset for local authorities in the UK, offering efficient and cost-effective solutions amidst tightening budgets. They are utilised for various tasks, including inspections, surveying, traffic monitoring, surveillance, and tackling anti-social behaviour.

DJI L2 Drone LiDAR Enhances Workflows at Everton Stadium Development

In-depth case study exploring how the DJI Zenmuse L2 drone LiDAR and photogrammetry solution has increased efficiency and accuracy during the development of Everton Football Club's new stadium and how drones are benefiting construction workflows.

Demonstrating The ROI Of DJI FlyCart 30 Delivery Drone

Case studies demonstrate the benefits of deploying the DJI FlyCart 30 drone for deliveries. The user-success stories show how FlyCart 30 boosts efficiency, reduces costs, and increases accessibility across a range of applications, including the energy sector, maritime industry, and for search and rescue.

DJI Modify Drone 3D Model Editing Software Launched

DJI has launched DJI Modify, an intelligent 3D model editing software. Use in conjunction with DJI Terra to repair common defects in 3D models. DJI Modify is designed to improve drone surveying workflows.

Top Safety Features Of DJI FlyCart 30 Delivery Drone

A comprehensive redundancy report details the key safety mechanisms of the DJI FlyCart 30 delivery drone. DJI has conducted more than 100,000 flights over the last three years to ensure the reliability of this aerial transport solution.

DJI Removes Majority Of Its Drone Geofencing Restrictions

DJI removes the majority of its drone geofencing restrictions in the UK and throughout Europe. The updated GEO system will feature UAS geographical zone data from national aviation authorities. It removes the need to unlock permission to fly in certain areas.

DJI FlyCart 30 Delivery Drone Launched Globally

DJI has launched a delivery drone. The new DJI FlyCart 30 sees DJI officially enter the drone delivery market.

Consultation On UK Drone Training

UK CAA second-phase consultation proposes an extension to the UK remote pilot competence scheme, to develop a training framework which includes complex operations, such as BVLOS.

White Paper: How Important Are GCPs For Drone Surveying?

An academic white paper explores the accuracy of drone surveying with and without ground information. The EuroSDR benchmark focused on the data quality from real-world network configurations in the absence of ground control and RTK GNSS solutions.

UK CAA Unveils BVLOS Sandbox Trial

The UK CAA is looking for stakeholders to join its Regulatory Sandbox to help shape the future of BVLOS drone operations. Participating organisations will trial systems to enable the integration of UAS into unsegregated airspace utilising temporary reserved areas.

Improving Major Incident Response With DJI Drones

Lincolnshire Resilience Forum is deploying DJI drones and Esri ArcGIS software to better prepare and respond to major incidents. Drones are used to create 3D models of at-risk sites for enhanced planning and incident response and real-time updates can be viewed agency-wide via the Esri dashboard for improved coordination.