News Blogs
Drones part of new Airspace Modernisation Strategy
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Drones are a key consideration in a new Airspace Modernisation Strategy – a plan to modernise and integrate UK airspace.
CAA consulting on proposals to increase Charges Schemes
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The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a consultation on proposals to increase all Charges Schemes by 2.4% from April next year, due to 'current cost pressures'.
CAA issues updated safety notice on TB50 and TB55 batteries
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An updated safety notice has been issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), lifting restrictions put in place following issues with some TB50 and TB55 batteries – as long as the drone operator can verify successful installation of DJI’s firmware workaround. The safety notice (SN–2018/011) was issued yesterday afternoon and applies to operators of multi-rotor small... Read More
Civil Aviation Authority launches consultation to help shape its Drones Registration Service
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The CAA has launched a consultation to find out how people are currently using drones. The feedback will allow the CAA to build the drone registration service.
Heliguy wins prestigious prize at North Tyneside Business Awards
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Heliguy wins Retail and Service Provider Award at the North Tyneside Business Awards 2018, thanks to its customer service and passion to develop drone industry.
Heliguy shortlisted for prestigious prize at North Tyneside Business Awards 2018
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Heliguy is a shortlisted finalist in the North Tyneside Business Awards 2018. The company is in the running to win the Retail and Service Provider Award.
UK Government Suggest New Drone Legislation
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The UK government has just announced a proposal for further regulations for drones including a minimum age restriction and stronger police powers.
Flying High Challenge - Drone Report Summary
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Heliguy Insider provides a summary of the Flying High Challenge report from Nesta and Innovate UK which discusses how drones can benefit cities in the UK.
New UK Drone Laws Announced - Updated
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The UK government have just announced new drone laws for the UK. Laws include drone registrations and flight restrictions. Find out more on Heliguy Insider's latest blog post.
Hands-on with the Freefly Movi
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We recently got a chance to test out the Freefly Movi cinema Robot. In this post, we show you the setup of the Movi and some of its shooting modes in action including the Movilapse, Orbit and Timelapse.
A Week in the Life of Heliguy’s Technical Team
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Heliguy Insider speak to the Heliguy Technical Team about their work repairing DJI drones, making custom drone builds and completing DJI drone services.
A Week in the Life of Heliguy’s Training Team
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Heliguy Insider talk with a member of the Heliguy Training Team to discuss the day to day role of commercial drone training.
Heliguy's Operations Manual: A Visual Guide
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Heliguy's visual guide to the Operations Manual for commercial drone training. A visual guide to explain the process of writing your manual to submit to the CAA.
Risks of Cheap DJI Drones from Grey Market Retailers
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Heliguy Insider have been looking into buying drones on the Grey Market. We discuss warranty issues, the lack of support and why to buy from local retailers.
Introducing the Freefly Movi
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Freefly have announced the new Movi, a handheld mobile gimbal packed with Freefly's years of professional filmmaking experience.
A Guide to Operation Manuals
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Heliguy Insider looks into the Operations Manual required as part of commercial drone training to obtain a PfCO.
New UK Drone Regulations Announced
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Heliguy look at the announcement from the UK government on the update to drone regulations and laws in the UK.
Drone Safety
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Heliguy looks at drone safety and risk assessments with drones.
A Guide to Drone Photography
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The Heliguy team have created a guide to drone photography which looks into settings including the exposure triangle to help pilots take the best photographs.
Heliguy Interviews Multi-Award Winning DOP
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Heliguy interviews Richard Cook, award-winning cameraman and DOP about his use of drones for TV channels like BBC, Channel 4, ITV and National Geographic.
