Disclaimer: All jobs posted here are from LinkedIn and other job sites including member and non-member organizations. Drone Related Jobs.
Innovate UK are looking to recruit an Innovation Lead – Future Flight.
Texo is looking to recruit a Drone Pilot.
Coptrz are looking to recruit a Head of UAS Training.
Airspection are looking to recruit a Remote Pilot and Test Engineer.
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12 December 2024
BT is pushing ahead with its adoption of drone technology and the training of its people. This is where COPTRZ came in.
As a leading CAA registered RAE’s (Recognised Assessment Entities), BT chose COPTRZ for their
capability to provide not only drone pilot training but also additional bespoke wraparound training solutions.
In addition, COPTRZ have supplied state-of-the-art and drone technology from a number of different
manufacturers with a range of models for different tasks encountered.
COPTRZ initially curated a bespoke training week for a number of trainee pilots at BT’s site in Hereford.
After an intensive week, 10 students successfully graduated as pilots with a number of recommendations
that soon followed.
Richard Coles, BT Drone Solutions Field Systems Manager, said “Coptrz provided us with great expertise in our GVC training and procurement of Drones. They have a great team and give huge amounts of support where needed, we look forward to continuing working with them in the future”
Co-founder of COPTRZ, Steve Coulson commented – “We are excited and proud to work with BT as an
organisation looking to benefit from the huge advantages drone technology brings. We look forward to continuing to support BT with ongoing training and technology”
COPTRZ are a UK-based drone solutions provider for organisations wishing to adopt drone technology and the benefits it brings in terms of productivity, safety and cost savings. This ranges across, airframes, payloads, software, peripherals and training.
Join COPTRZ and Aerial Uptake in a real LIVE debate around the public perception of drones on June 10th at 18:00.
AERIAL UPTAKE brings together regional public authorities and key players of the drone industry to exchange and transfer knowledge. The project’s aim is to increase the social acceptance of UAV technology by enhancing and articulating positive social impacts.
In this debate you’ll hear how Royal Mail are utilising drones for the UK’s first mail delivery, how Northants SAR are assisting police with vulnerable missing persons missions and how Sellafield site has transformed their operations since incorporating drones!
But this isn’t all about Drones for Good, COPTRZ and UCLAN will be proposing a series questions to generate an honest and open discussion. This is your chance to put across your questions live to our panel of experts and learn about the drone industry as it is today.
This is not one to be missed, save your seat now so you don’t miss out!
Aerial Uptake: Interreg Europe
Taking place on the 28th and 29th of April, COPTRZ CON will be hosting over 15 events including live talks with industry leaders from the likes of DJI, Wingtra, Flyability, EDF Energy, ARPAS and so many more.
Commercial drone experts Coptrz are proud to be hosting the first ever digital drone event. Hosted over 2 days, attendees will be able to join wherever they are and access the expert knowledge of speakers at COPTRZ CON. The digital event will showcase a range of different drone applications across several sectors – including public safety, inspection, surveying and more!
This years line-up has been curated with attendees in mind – with live product demonstrations, webinars with industry giants and there will be the chance for viewers to ask questions directly to drone operators from across the globe. There will be speakers from DJI, EDF Energy, Project Seagrass, Lorenz Technology and many more.
Steve Blair, Sales Manager at Coptrz, commented: “We cannot wait to bring all the leaders from all sections of the drone industry together for COPTRZ CON. We are so excited to be the first in the industry to host a digital drone demonstration event. I am looking forward to hearing (and getting involved with) the debates from all the sections, and I wonder who will come out on top.”
In addition to live webinars with industry leaders, there will be an awards ceremony in partnership with Airwards, the first ever drone awards programme. There will be a great variety of different sectors and industries from all over the world represented in the awards show. The judges will be looking for people or organisations who have lived up to the Coptrz GOLD values and have demonstrated a case study of using drones for good purposes.
Richard Nichols, founder of Airwards, commented: “After the success of the first ever drone awards programme earlier this year, we are so proud to be collaborating with Coptrz to shine a light on even more people doing amazing things in the drone industry. We are excited to be able to showcase the work of people working across a range of sectors including inspection, surveying and even those using drones for unique things like performing search missions for lost dogs!”
COPTRZ CON is committed to making drone technology accessible for everyone, and there has never been an easier way to join the pioneers of the drone industry in their mission to revolutionise organisations using drones. If you want to get your free ticket, you can find out more information here: https://coptrzcon.com/
12th April 2021
In this 90-minute webinar, you can hear about the new drone regulations introduced at the end of 2020, and what else is coming. This session will provide the drone community with a comprehensive update on the significant changes in regulations that apply to their operations.
The focus will be the commercial sector, although, from a regulations point of view, the current distinction between commercial and recreational use of drones is no longer so relevant.
The details of the changes will be provided by Gerry Corbett of the UK CAA, who will also be available to answer your questions live.
Further updates will be given by ARPAS-UK.
We thank Coptrz for their generous support in hosting this session for us.
To register, follow the link.
What can be achieved with drones is evolving on a daily basis. From performing inspections, surveys, photography, videography and saving the environment. Despite the constant technological developments, the industry itself looks a little outdated.
While the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) doesn’t keep track of the gender of those applying for permission to carry out drone operations, a quick look at the industry as a whole tells you all you need to know. In March 2020, only 3% of airline pilots worldwide were women, in the UK the figure was just 6%. You can speak to anyone within the drone sector and they’ll tell you, when it comes to drone piloting, there is little evidence to suggest such gender-based disparities aren’t apparent.
It is estimated that the percentage of women drone pilots in the UK is just 4%.
While the numbers are still low, there are opportunities for women in drones. However, in order to achieve real equality in the workforce, the industry will need to start earlier – supporting STEM education and drone training for girls who may someday fill leadership positions.
The world of drones might still feel futuristic to many, but technology is developing rapidly. It won’t be long until applications of drones are found in many aspects of our lives.
With International Women’s Day coming up on Monday 8th of March, here at Coptrz we have been doing our bit to raise awareness for the role that women play in this industry.
Don’t forget to join us on Clubhouse in our ‘Women in Drones’ room. Every month we will be discussing the latest industry news with some very interesting women in the industry. Side note, men you are welcome too!
Meet the women impacting the drone industry
Caroline Earnshaw-Florczyk: “I tend to shy away from the thinking of ‘I’m a woman in a man’s world’ because I might end up sounding as bad as ‘I’m in a man’s world and women don’t belong in it’”
“I’m in an industry that’s classed as male-dominated full stop, and that’s been my experience for the last 6.5 years. I’m very much an equality-based person, I don’t like to be gender-specific and I believe everyone is capable regardless of gender. I tend to shy away from the thinking of ‘I’m a woman in a man’s world’ because I might end up sounding as bad as ‘I’m in a man’s world and women don’t belong in it’.
“I have been supported massively, internally at Networx3 by Ian (owner), he has been the driving force in encouraging me to be as involved as possible which is fantastic.
“I hope the industry develops for women and people take inspiration from the fact that we can all do whatever we want to do. I sadly don’t think the outlook on gender difference will ever be fully equal, though that would be a nice aspiration, I don’t think it will ever fully happen based on my experience. If anything, if anyone wants to see me as a hindrance because I’m a woman that just gives me more fire in my belly to go and do even better.
“Networx3 is an exceptional company for equality and diversity, always has been and always will be. I would love to encourage other women to get involved, have some fun and go out there doing a great job with great devices.”
Yasmin Tajik: “Becoming a drone pilot has opened up so many doors for me, to tell stories in a new way, to capture photos from a new perspective and inspire the next generation of female drone pilots”
“I’ve been a professional photographer for 12 years. I was aware of drones when they first came onto the market, but most of who I saw using them were men who were capturing landscapes. Because I was neither, I thought they were fun, but didn’t see an immediate need to have one for myself.
“It wasn’t until about 3 years ago that I went on a photography trip with my friends to Iceland, that 2 of them brought drones and that was my first, up close and personal experience with drones. After seeing my friends operating their drones, the wheels started turning and I realised that a drone would be a great tool to add to my photography gear to use to tell stories in ways that they hadn’t before.
“It was then that I also found Women Who Drone, a global community of women drone pilots that I felt supported, encouraged and inspired, so much so that I joined them leadership team as their Brand Ambassador Director. I honestly feel becoming a drone pilot has opened up so many doors for me, to tell stories in a new and exciting way, to capture photos from a perspective not seen before, and to pay it forward and inspire the next generation of female drone pilots.”
Gemma Alcock: “As a woman in a male populated industry, you will often be instantly underestimated before you even start to speak”
“I am the founder and CEO of SkyBound Rescuer, which is a leading organisation of specialists in the use of drones for public safety, with an aim to optimise drone performance for Emergency Services through our research-driven approach to problem solving. SkyBound Rescuer works with Emergency Services to develop their drone capabilities by researching into best practice, and we work with the drone industry to create better products and services for public safety in the UK and abroad.
“I have always been drawn to male populated activities; I played football as a child, skydived for my University team, beach lifeguarded during my summers, and then entered the drone industry. All of those activities are filled with mostly men/boys. I have always been surrounded by boys and I have never minded. That meant that I wasn’t deterred like some women by the fact that there were very few other women, however, the downside to that was that I wasn’t fully prepared for the challenges of being one of very few women when in a professional setting.
“As a woman in a male populated industry, you will often be instantly underestimated before you even start to speak, especially when you start out in the industry, which I was not expecting. To be clear, this won’t happen with everyone and it won’t happen every time, but it does happen more than it should. My advice here would be that people’s underestimations of you cannot hold you back unless you start believing them.
“If you start underestimating yourself as a result of their bias, then their misconceptions start to seep into your own self-worth, your own confidence, your own ambitions. Your gender does not determine your capabilities, it is your passion, your drive, your work ethic that enables you to succeed. And if you have those things, then you can do it, so believe it and keep believing! Everyone else will eventually believe in you too, because passion and ambition are contagious.”
Emily Bratt: “Our small numbers in this industry have allowed us to form a strong support network; women really do go the extra mile to look out for each other”
“As a geography graduate, I have always said I don’t want to be constrained to my desk. I want to be out there proving what is possible – this is exactly what the UAV industry is all about! With this comes the excitement that no day is ever the same (the industry certainly isn’t normal!). An example of this is Windracers first flight from Solent to the Isle of Wight. Originally a 4-year project, a call up high meant we (DronePrep, Windracers, Consortiq and University of Southampton) had to deliver in less than 2 weeks and we did it! Not knowing what is around the corner keeps us on our toes – it’s exciting!
“My time at DronePrep to date has had some incredible milestones. One that shines the brightest is how we brought together a consortium of Royal Mail, Skyports, what3words (and of course DronePrep) to achieve Royal Mails first ever delivery by drone on the Isle of Mull. Not only did this bring together two ‘rival’ addressing systems but, it bought hope for the future in a time when people needed it most. To put it into perspective, within the first 24 hours that the story broke, there was 111 million clicks!
“I have been surrounded by incredible women in the industry, but I am still aware that the UAV world is dominated by males. Occasionally I have received criticism from men stating that I ‘should not be in the industry’ and that I ‘do not belong here’ which had the potential to knock my confidence. However, I note that these comments do not represent the majority. I have seen and experienced that 99% of those in the industry (both male and female) want you to succeed!
“Our small numbers in this industry have allowed us to form a strong support network; women really do go the extra mile to look out for each other. Whether this be through clubhouse and webinars or meeting up in person for a coffee- nobody is ever alone! Women in Drones is extremely empowering, and I am proud to be a part of it!”
Stacey Dix: “I love turning up on site and achieving a different perspective on a location, being able to obtain shots that only a few years ago were near impossible…unless you had a helicopter”
“I work in the Traffic Data Collection Field, and have done for 10 years. 3 years ago we initially started to utilise drone technology as a tool to assist us in our day to day to work. From there we soon realised using drones not only assisted us in obtaining data but gave the client a high value, cost effective product, that is of superior quality and content than that provided through traditional data collection methods.
“I also gained experience in using tethered drones in order to fly for longer periods of time. Kestrel Surveys was established last March where I combined the two disciplines to become a UK leader in drone and traffic surveys.
“On a personal level using drones as a tool not only enhanced my work, but utilising technologies made it fun and interesting and sometimes nerve wracking when you’re being dive bombed by seagulls! I love turning up on site and achieving a totally different perspective on a location and obtaining shots that only a few years ago were not possible…unless you had a helicopter.”
Lexie Janson: “99% of people are awesome and supportive. While 1% can ruin it for everyone. Most of the time I am meeting with professionals who don’t make a big fuss out of me being a woman. I am a professional – done. But sometimes you get to meet people who are shocked you are a woman”
“I am a professional FPV drone racing pilot as well as videographer and photographer. I use FPV drones and Camera drones to take shots not available with normal cameras. I travel the world racing, and sharing my adventures with my YouTube audience through Vlogs and educational content showing everyone (and most importantly – girls) that everything is possible with work. And that there’s nothing you “can’t do”.
“Working in a male dominated industry, I’d say it’s both empowering and annoying. 99% of people are awesome and supportive. While this 1% can ruin it for everyone. Most of the time I am meeting with professionals who don’t make a big fuss out of me being a woman. I am a professional – done. But sometimes you get to meet people who are shocked you are a woman, ask for your “male colleague” to do the work, or on drone racing events – ask you to go to the spectators area to see how my boyfriend flies” (true story).
“I think women in general get more judgement for the things that don’t matter at all. (Like looks or the way we present ourselves). I am getting many weird comments and messages on socials but at the end of the day – it’s up to me to react. It’s just 1% we need to deal with and it’s already getting much better. I think women have a lot to show and achieve in the drone industry and we can steer it all together in better ways. Both male and female pilots.”
Meg Kummerow: “I’ve worked in a male dominated industry my entire life, but the drone industry a whole other level. I’ve been really lucky to work with really supportive males and have been able to impart my Agricultural knowledge to them which has been amazing”
“I am the founder of Fly the Farm. Fly the Farm provides drones, software and support to those in agriculture as well as to those wishing to provide services to the agricultural industry. Our purpose is to make the process of farmers buying a drone easy. We use our experience within agriculture to understand the needs of our customers, helping them choose the right drone for their needs. We use our knowledge of both agriculture and the drone industry, including regulations, to ensure our customers are fully informed on drone use in their business.
“My proudest achievement so far has to be getting involved in getting one Australian state government to open up spray drone licencing to operators. This was achieved with the assistance of many industry organisations.
“For me, I’ve worked in a male dominated industry my entire life (Agriculture). However, I’ve found the drone industry a whole other level. I’ve been really lucky to work with really supportive males and have been able to impart my Agricultural knowledge to them that has allowed them to progress in their roles.”
Advice Centre
If you are a woman who is looking to get into the drone industry, here are some top tips to help you get started:
The list of women in drones who are hugely contributing to the industry could go on and on, and someday your name might be on it, if you put aside your fear, do what you love and put all your heart into it!
If you have any questions about getting into the industry, get in touch today. We will help guide you to starting your journey in the drone industry.
Over and out – from the women in drones at Coptrz.
Coptrz are a member of ARPAS-UK
Join Coptrz on for their first female-focused webinar – Women in Drones. Hayley with be joined by a range of panellists who will be discussing their experiences in a male-dominated industry, their achievements, and predictions of where the drone industry is heading PLUS advice for women looking to get into the drone industry.
Speakers:
Host: Hayley Smith, Coptrz Marketing Manager
Caroline Earnshaw, Networx3
Caroline Bailey, Picterra,
Ana Gamarra, Raptor UAS
Annabelle Randall, Arcadis
Naomi Horner, Coptrz Training Dept
After extensive testing by the CPNI, the Detect, Track and Identify Standards (DTI) have been produced to provide a baseline of requirements for counter-drone systems relating to various levels of drone protection for national critical infrastructure.
Created by ARPAS-UK Members COPTRZ – UK Commercial Drone Experts, M.A.D.S (Martek Anti-Drone System) provides detection, tracking and identification using two complementary detection systems, both of which have been confirmed as meeting the CPNI standards for DTI. The technology options are modular, allowing compliance right up to the highest tier of CPNI compliance. Utilising the detection of the radio frequency communications between the drone and the pilot, with the optional modular additions of cameras and radar, M.A.D.S. can identify the location of both the pilot and the drone. These detection events are logged in high detail with automated alerts and scheduled activity reports automatically generated with no requirement for active operator involvement.
Steve Coulson, Coptrz Managing Director said:
For more information on protecting your assets download our guide HERE.
From SUAS News
10th December 2019