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We're at GEO Business 2026 - Stand G145. Come and see the latest survey and mapping platforms, LiDAR technology, inspection solutions, and data processing tools. We'll also have some exclusive show-only offers available across selected hardware and software. If you're attending on Thursday, join my session: Inside Emesent's New SLAM Scanner: Performance, Accuracy, and Real-World Applications 4 June | 12:00 PM Surveying & Capture Stage Looking forward to catching up with customers, partners, and anyone exploring the future of reality capture and geospatial technology. Registration is free: https://lnkd.in/eSpP-RuQ #GEOBusiness #LiDAR #Surveying #RealityCapture #SLAM #Geospatial #DroneTechnology #DigitalTwin #Inspection #Coptrz Coptrz

It's official. Coptrz is appointed the exclusive UK distributor for Tundra Drone®. The Norwegian deep-tech company behind the world's first standardised modular payload platform for professional drones, now available to British defence, blue light and inspection teams. Here's why it matters. Tundra's Base interface clips onto the Parrot ANAFI UKR and accepts an entire ecosystem of mission modules: Drop for tactical resupply, IR Light for covert NVG operations, Floodlight and Speaker for area search, Laser and Range Finder for target hand-off, plus Strobe, Battery, Microphone and Parachute. Up to four payloads on a single airframe, ruggedised from -40°C to +85°C, reconfigurable in the field without a screwdriver in sight. The bigger picture? UK and NATO procurement is moving hard away from Chinese hardware, and operators are being asked to do more with the fleets they already have. Tundra answers both, on a Norwegian-led, non-Chinese supply chain that aligns with sovereign procurement requirements. For MOD units, police, fire and rescue, SAR teams and infrastructure inspectors, that means fewer airframes to certify, less kit to carry, and one drone that can flex across multiple mission profiles in a single shift. Proud to be the route to deploy it across Britain. Full announcement below 👇

The UK Government has published its latest Regulation Performance Dashboard, including new Civil Aviation Authority “Future of Flight” metrics covering drone and RPAS activity. At COPTRZ, we welcome the inclusion of drone-specific data. It is a positive step towards recognising the growing importance of UAS activity within the UK’s aviation, infrastructure and innovation landscape. The figures show growth across key areas, including Operator IDs, Flyer IDs, UK SORA applications and UK SORA approvals. This points to a sector that is becoming larger, more complex and more commercially significant. However, the data also raises important questions. Several metrics need clearer definitions before industry can interpret them with confidence. For example, it is not always clear whether figures are quarterly, cumulative, valid at quarter-end, or whether they include new applications, renewals, modifications or carried-over cases. Transparency is welcome, but for the drone sector to make informed decisions, regulatory reporting must also be precise, comparable and properly contextualised. We have published a full article looking at what the dashboard shows, what it means for industry, and where future releases could be improved. Read the full article below. #Drones #UAS #UKSORA #FutureOfFlight #CAA #CivilAviationAuthority #DroneIndustry #BVLOS #SpecificCategory #AviationRegulation #COPTRZ

We’re currently looking to expand our network of contractor instructors for RPC-L1 Practical Flight Instruction with Coptrz We’re looking for experienced Remote Pilots who are confident operators, comfortable instructing others, and passionate about raising standards within the UAS industry. Ideal candidates will have: • Strong practical drone operating experience (ideally 2+ years) • Experience teaching, instructing, coaching or mentoring • Good RPIC decision-making and communication skills • Willingness to travel to training locations across the UK Contract details: • Day rate - dependant on experience • Expenses covered in line with company policy • Flexible contractor opportunities This role would suit current drone pilots, instructors, experienced operators, ex-military personnel, or those with aviation/training backgrounds looking to work alongside an established training provider. If you’re interested, or know someone who may be a good fit, feel free to message me directly or connect with me on LinkedIn.

Amazon’s first UK drone deliveries are not just a retail milestone. They are a signal that drones are moving into mainstream operational life. The real story is not faster parcel delivery. The real story is public trust, autonomous operations, airspace integration, safety cases, regulation and scalable drone capability. For UK organisations, the lesson is clear: Drones are no longer just innovation projects. They are becoming infrastructure. The businesses that win will not simply be the ones that buy drones. They will be the ones that build safe, compliant and commercially valuable drone programmes.

The UK drone industry is entering a new phase. The Government’s latest funding announcement is not just about accelerating drone innovation. It is about building trust into the future of UK airspace. The next stage of drone adoption will not be won by organisations that simply own drones. It will be won by organisations that can prove they operate safely, compliantly and accountably. That means: • trained and competent pilots • robust risk assessments • proper operational authorisations • clear flight logs and evidence packs • strong maintenance discipline • secure data handling • accountable governance • scalable operating procedures The proposed drone identification system is also a major signal. Professional operators should not see this as a threat. They should see it as an opportunity to separate credible, compliant drone programmes from irresponsible or illegal use. The UK market is moving beyond “can drones do this?” The better question is now: Can your organisation operate drones in a way that regulators, customers, insurers, procurement teams and the public can trust? That is where serious drone capability begins.