Heliguy Hires GIS And Drone Mapping Expert

Ben Sangster is a DJI Phantom 4 RTK expert, will provide support on drone software DroneDeploy, Pix4D and 3DR, and focus on photogrammetry, surveying and LiDAR.

Controversial UK Drone Registration Fee Reduced

The annual fee to register your drone has been reduced after industry pressure. Read our guide to find out about the new UK drone laws and how they apply to you.

MPs Urge Government To Properly Evaluate Economic Benefits Of Drones

MPs have urged the Government to improve public perception and awareness of drones and to properly evaluate the potential economic benefits and opportunities that they bring.

Heliguy Named On Prestigious List Of Fastest Growing Companies

    DJI Gold Partner Heliguy –who has recently expanded from the UK to the USA –has been named on the Ward Hadaway North East Fastest 50 list 2019, honouring innovative and forward-thinking companies.

Drone Manufacturer DJI Brands US Data Security Fears 'Misleading And False'

Global drone giant DJI has reiterated its commitment to addressing privacy and security concerns which have emerged in the USA, before stressing: ‘Your data is not our business’. Over the last few months, DJI has faced harsh accusations over its data security practices, while the so-called American Security Drone Act of 2019 aims to stop... Read More

Heliguy named National Winner in 2019 European Business Awards

UK DJI drone specialist Heliguy is a National Winner in 2019 European Business Awards, which honours success, innovation, ethics and exemplary performance.

CAA to impose fine for rejected PfCO drone applications

Drone operators applying for or renewing a PfCO face a fine if their submission is refused, the CAA has warned. Drone insurance checks will also change.

£1million allocated by Heliguy to help your enterprise drone programme

    Heliguy allocates £1m of stock to help government bodies start and grow their enterprise drone programmes –but hurry, this offer is first come, first served.

Heliguy holds first Drones for Enterprise event

Heliguy held its first Drones for Enterprise event, providing pilots with knowledge about the industry and how to turn their hobby into a commercial venture.

Drone users can now report unjustified restrictions

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched an online form for drone users to report cases where access to airspace has been unjustly denied.

Heliguy at Geo Business 2019 - Live Updates

Heliguy is excited to be exhibiting at this years Geo Business 2019. We will be posting live feeds during the event to keep you updated as things happen.

Drone Registration Scheme - Is £16.50 Too Much?

Opposition mounts against controversial proposal to charge UAV operators as part of the UK Drone Registration Scheme, with critics branding the idea outrageous.

Competent observer role reintroduced

    The CAA has announced an exemption to the Air Navigation Order 2016 –which now allows commercial pilots to fly a drone with the help of a competent observer.

New extended drone no-fly zone in place from today

New legislation to extend the no-fly zone around airports has come into force today, meaning it is now illegal to fly a drone within 5km of an airport

No-fly zone for drones to be extended at UK airports

Extended no-fly zone banning drones from 5km of runways to come into force next month.

Drone photo competition: Win a DJI Osmo Mobile

    Heliguy has teamed up with Coverdrone to help it launch an Instagram photography competition –with a DJI Osmo Mobile up for grabs.

Drone used to count seal pups for first time

A drone has been used for the first time to successfully help count Atlantic grey seal pups at the Farne Islands, which have reached record high numbers.

PfCO update for renewals and applications regarding the competent observer role

Commercial drone pilots, especially filmographers, should be aware of a change to the standard permission for PfCO applications and renewals.

Gatwick Airport: Drone-detection technology is available

    Ground-breaking drone-detection technology is available to spot UAVs –which could potentially stop major incidents like the disruption at Gatwick Airport.

Ho-Ho-Go for UK's first drone delivery over mobile network

Santa Claus spotted on a UAV as Vodafone completes UK's first drone delivery over a 4G mobile network.