Author Archives: Stephen Heath

Top 5 Ways To Prevent Flyaways

Although our drone insurance policies cover in the event of a flyaway, we are pretty sure that you would rather that the incident did not occur in the first place! According to users’ flight data, the vast majority of flyaway’s are caused by several common pilot errors. Below we have… Read More

Coverdrone’s Short Term Policies

Coverdrone is well-known for its industry leading annual policies, however we also offer a flexible short-term solution for both commercial and recreational drone operators. We offer all of the fantastic, all-risk benefits of our annual policies for the below periods to clients throughout the UK and Europe: Per Day One… Read More

UPS Wins Approval From FAA For Drone Airline

United Parcel Service (UPS) Flight Forward has received federal approval to operate a fleet of drones, giving it broad privileges to expand unmanned package delivery. The company will initially broaden its drone delivery service further to support hospital campuses around America, and to provide solutions for customers beyond those… Read More

Tips For Flying Your Drone In The Winter

As we now move towards the winter months, you may wish to be mindful of how the alteration in weather conditions can impact your flight performance. Weather can be unpredictable, and it’s possible that you will encounter rain, fog, or even snow during a flight. So how can you have… Read More

An Insight Into Pathfinder Drone

As part of our new regular series, we take a look at one of our drone surveying & inspection commercial clients – Pathfinder Drone… Pathfinder Drone founders, Martin & Harry, started flying drones six years ago on a hobbyist basis, capturing images and videos based in Fareham, Hampshire. Pathfinder… Read More

15 Tips For Recreational Drone Pilots

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

How Drones Could Help Tackle The Amazon Fires

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

10 Tips For Preventing Drone Crashes

When it comes to flying a drone, there are some factors that are inevitably out of your hands which could cause your drone to crash. However, there are some factors that can be easily avoided if you are aware of them. Below we have outlined ten reasons why drones can… Read More

How To Fly Your Drone Safely Over Water

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

Coverdrone’s Recreational Frequently Asked Questions

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

Coverdrone’s Commercial Frequently Asked Questions

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

How To Travel With A Drone

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