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    News

    The UK's First Online Drone Course for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing!

    Looking for a Drone Training Provider that can cater for your disability or special requirements? Look no...

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    CAA to delay adoption of the EU UAS regulations until (at least) 1st November 2020

    The CAA will delay adopting the EU UAS regulations until the 1st November 2020.

    Insider

    UAVHUB starts to deliver Operating Safety Case (OSC) E-Learning

    With the pandemic in full swing, we decided that we would produce an OSC E-Learning course to help people kickstart...

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    Is the Parrot ANAFI range the perfect drone to combine with an A2 CofC?

    Whilst we wait for a C1 or C2 class drone to hit the market to take advantage of the A2 CofC, is the overlooked Parrot...

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    5 Things you need to know about owning & flying drones in the UK in 2021

    While drones have become more reliable and more capable, they have also created new risks and the need for regulation...

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    The DMARES - What is it and who does it affect?

    The intended purpose of the DMARES is to educate modellers and drone operators of the basic rules and regulations...but...

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    Have you missed the Drone Gold Rush?

    Was there such a thing as a drone gold rush? Does it still exist or have you missed the boat? is still worth using a...

    Advice

    A2 CofC drone regulations - C2 Certified Aircraft and the 1:1 Rule

    We take a look at the new C2 certified drones and the 1:1 rule that you have to use as part of operating drones with an...

    Advice

    PfCO vs. GVC vs. A2 CofC - Which is best for you?

    We take a look at how the PfCO differs from the GVC and the A2 CofC when the new EU drone regulations come into effect...

    Advice

    What are the latest references required in my Operations Manual for 2020?

    We take a look at what references are required in your Drone Operations Manual when you hold a PfCO or an Operational...

    Advice

    Mastering DJI drone flying skills

    We explain the DJI control system in an understandable explanation which will help improve your flying skills and make...

    Insider

    The CAA's new A2 CofC Drone Training Course and the DJI Mavic Mini - Is it the ULTIMATE Combo?

    The A2 CofC drone training course and the DJI Mavic Mini id the best combination to fly in the open category when the...

    Advice

    Five Top Tips to help you confidently pass your CAA GVC Drone Flight Test

    Deputy Instructor Matthew Hirst shares guidance aimed at outlining the skills to prove your ability to operate drones...

    Insider

    The UK Drone Licenses - What are they and do you Need One?

    Until the 1st July 2020, to operate a drone 'commercially' in the UK, you MUST have a PfCO from the UK CAA but what...

    News

    UAVHUB starts to deliver the A2 CofC Drone Course

    Now that UAVHUB is officially a CAA Recognised Assessment Entity (RAE), we can now start to deliver the A2 CofC...

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    When does my NQE Recommendation Certificate expire?

    On 1st July 2020, you will no longer be able to apply for a new PfCO / Standard Permissions from the CAA with an NQE...

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    UAVHUB becomes the UK's FIRST Drone Recognised Assessment Entity (RAE)

    UAVHUB becomes the UK's FIRST CAA Recognised Assessment Entity (RAE), now delivering GVC drone courses and A2 CofC...

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    Can I fly my DJI Mavic 2 Pro after 31st December 2020 - EU Drone Regulation

    What can you do with the DJI Mavic 2 Pro or any aircraft of a similar weight when the new EU Drone Regulations arrive...

    Insider

    What is the A2 CofC (A2 Certificate of Competency)?

    What is the A2 CofC (Certificate of Competency) and how can I fly my drones from 1st July 2020? We break it all down...

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    The GVC is a remote pilot competency certificate which provides a qualification that is suitable for most VLOS...

    News

    The UK CAA Drone and Model Aircraft Registration Service (DMARES) officially goes live at midnight tonight.

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    Mr MPW and Fly ICARUS hosted their first FREE Operating Safety Case (OSC) Seminar to a packed out audience at Keele...

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    The CAA has announced the the The UK’s new Drone and Model Aircraft Registration and Education Service will go live on...

    News

    On the 1st October 2019 the CAA is due to start accepting applications for the UK drone registration scheme for drones...

    Advice

    How do you fly closer to people and buildings with your drone and how do you define control? We take a look at the CAP...

    Insider

    You do not have to pay to fly your drone within an airports FRZ you only have to get permission, however, some airports...

    News

    CAP 722 now defines that the 50m rule is a bubble, not a cylinder. You can also directly overfly people and structures...

    Insider

    Fly ICARUS, the UK's Highest Rated Drone Training Course on Trustpilot have released the Industry's FIRST Sales &...

    Advice

    How do you contact Air Traffic Control (ATC)?

    We take you through how to find the contact number for any civil licensed aerodrome Air Traffic Control (ATC),...

    Insider

    On 20th February, the UK CAA formally announced that the United Kingdom Government published an amendment to the UK Air...

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    The UK CAA has announced an update to the Drone Code for 2019 to reflect the changes in legislation. We take you...

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    From 13 March it will be illegal to fly a drone within three miles (5 kilometres) of an airport, rather than the...

    Advice

    A showreel is an integral part of any Drone business. It is a chance to show prospective customers what you can do and...

    Advice

    Calibrating your aircraft is a very important part of flying safely. Not only does it help to ensure that your aircraft...

    Training

    We take a look at the ISO setting in your camera, how you should correctly use it to expose your images and how when...

    Advice

    The most significant step to shooting better photography is switching your camera settings off automatic and start to...

    Advice

    The most significant step to shooting better photography is switching your camera settings off automatic and start to...

    Training

    A lot of us believe that bigger is better, however, as the saying goes, it's not what you've got it's what you do with...

    News

    We're excited to announce that due to demand and the expansion of the ICARUS course we are now hosting our drone...

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    Our best Black Friday Sale on Drone PfCO Courses has now started and runs until Cyber Monday on 26th November 2018....

    Advice

    The Drone Code is an abbreviated summary of the rules and regulations of flying SUAS and UAVs in the UK. It is compiled...

    Start-up business

    Find out everything you need to know about how to get a Drone license from the CAA. We take you through the Theory...

    Insider

    Are modern drones taking the skill away people used to have to gain when building remote-controlled aircraft? Drone...

    News

    ICARUS™ 1 is our short drone course designed for hobbyists and enthusiasts who want to learn about the rule and...

    Advice

    How many flight hours need to be logged with my drone for my Operational Authorisation renewal?

    When you are re-applying for your Operational Authorisation from the CAA you need to have logged a minimum 2 hours of...

    Advice

    We take a look at how long does it take to get your Drone License (or PfCO) from the CAA and what steps are required....

    Insider

    Drones under 20 kg can now fly within 50 metres of a congested area if you hold a valid PfCO. Read the blog to find out...

    Advice

    Vortex Ring affects all rotary based aircraft, including Drones. It can cause total loss of control and, ultimately,...

    Advice

    DJI have some 'Zones' that maintain safe airspace for all users and the general public when flying their aircraft. They...

    Insider

    The Air Navigation Order (ANO) is due to receive an amendment that affects the operation of small unmanned aircraft...

    Start-up business

    Do you own or work for a media & design business? Check our guide on how you can easily add drone services to your...

    Advice

    11 Items every drone pilot should have in their flight safety box

    Items that every UAV pilot needs in their flight safety box, as advised by Aerial Motion Pictures

    Advice

    How do you handle the public when flying a drone? We give you some top tips on how to deal with the situation

    News

    Do our even faster fast track ICARUS Pro 2 Day drone course with Aerial Motion Pictures with courses run up and down...

    Start-up business

    Fly ICARUS breaks down the route to PfCO and how much getting the 'drone license' costs. From theory through to the...

    Start-up business

    As the drone industry continues to evolve, we take a look at what it takes to become a heavy lift drone pilot so you...

    News

    The CAA have just switched to a new Drone Permissions Application Process. Want to know more? Fly ICARUS founder and...

    News

    The CAA have just announced an update to the Drone Permissions Application Process and we're adjusting our training...

    News

    The CAA have just announced an update to the Drone Permissions Application Process. Want to know more? Fly ICARUS...

    News

    If you want to get your drone night rating permissions but don't have the time to do classroom training, ICARUS have...

    Insider

    As of 1st April 2018 the CAA increased the costs for all drone application submissions. We give you the break down on...

    Training

    Do you need practical drone training or are you looking to get your Permission for Commercial Operation? Read on to...