Our fixed wing drone training course is now on sale for only £449.
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CAA PfCO to GVC Conversion - Time is running out!
The CAA deadline is fast approaching to convert your old PfCO qualification to the new CAA General Visual Line of Sight certificate (GVC).
You must convert to a GVC before the 31st December or you will not be able to fly in the Specific Category under a CAA Operational Authorisation.
Existing CAA Operational Authorisation Holders
If you hold a valid CAA Operational Authorisation we offer online conversion courses from £159 and there is no requirement for a flight assessment.
What if you do not hold a valid Operational Authorisation?
No problem, we offer an online course which starts at £249, you will be required to take a practical flight assessment but this is included in the course.
Please Contact Us for further information on out PfCO - GVC Conversion course options.
Free A2 CofC with every Instructor Led GVC Drone Training Course
1 Course - 2 Qualifications
We now offer a free A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 CofC) with every instructor led GVC course saving you £159.
Visit our GVC course with free A2 CofC here
Spectrum Drone Services New South West Drone Training Centre
2021 has seen Spectrum Drone Services move to a dedicated training facility based 6 miles South of Bristol.
We have dedicated training facilities and offices based at the historic Winford Manor, which is located in the beautiful countryside of the Chew Valley.
Our new South West Drone Training Centre provides us with 3 classrooms, each with there own chill out area and private refreshment facilities.
These new facilities allow us to provide Covid safe CAA drone training, from 1-1 to larger groups who want to be trained in a classroom environment by an experienced drone instructor.
Our CAA accredited course options range from day attendance to fully residential.
Winford Manor has single, twin and double En-suite accommodation available onsite, so you can train and relax in a stunning countryside location.
A full menu is available serving meals made from fresh seasonal ingredients, and there is a well stocked bar.
Instructor Led CAA Drone Courses
We offer a full range of Instructor Led, CAA approved drone courses from our South West Drone Training Centre. Online eLearning is not for everyone, so if you prefer to be taught by an experienced drone operator and instructor, with over 8 years drone experience and with more than 1,500 students trained, one of our Instructor Led courses is the one for you.
Available Courses
A2 CofC
General Visual Line of Sight (GVC)
Combined A2 CofC & General Visual Line of Sight (GVC)
PfCO to GVC Conversion
Flight Training (Multirotor & Fixed Wing)
Online CAA Drone Courses
All of our drone courses are available online, so you can learn the same content where and when you choose, the choice is yours.
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If you would like to know more about our range of courses, please click HERE
If you are not sure which course is right for you, or you would like to know more about our CAA accredited drone courses please CONTACT US
British World Land Speed Record Attempt.
Bloodhound SSC is a car designed to break 1,000mph and set a new world land speed record. Bloodhound will be driven by Wing Commander Andy Green who is the current world land speed record holder when he drove Thrust SSC to a speed of 763 mph in 1997.
Bloodhound is powered by a Eurojet EJ200 jet engine, developed for the Eurofighter Typhoon, and a hybrid rocket which alone will produce around 47,000lbs of thrust.
In 2018 Spectrum Drone Services met key members of the team behind Bloodhound to discuss options for support and direct services.
The project came under new ownership in 2019 and is now branded Bloodhound LSR (for Land Speed Record).
Spectrum Drone Services specialises in providing customised drone solutions in complex environments.
New UK drone regulations come into force 13th March 2019
On 20 February 2019, the United Kingdom Government published an amendment to the UK Air Navigation Order 2016 (ANO) which contains its changes to the legislation regarding the operation of small unmanned aircraft that come into force from 13th March 2019.
Effective from 13th March 2019 (the 2019 amendment)
A revised limitation on the closest distance that small unmanned aircraft of any mass may be flown from specific types of aerodrome.
Changes to the dimensions of the ‘flight restriction zones’ associated with the new distance limitation from these ‘protected aerodromes’ and the introduction of new definitions in Schedule 1 in order to accommodate these changes.
Source: UK CAA CAP1763, published 20th February 2019.
For more information visit the CAA’s website.
Operations Manual Review Service
Spectrum Drone Services offer review services for all your CAA drone documentation ensuring you are up to date with any changes in regulations or policy.
We offer cost effective and rapid review services.
Drone Battery Care in Cold Weather
Now we are entering winter in many parts of the world the colder temperatures affects your drone’s batteries.
Colder temperatures shorten the flight time of your drone by slowing the chemical reaction with LiPo batteries having an effect of lowering the batteries capacity. A fully charged drone battery that will normally provide around 20 - 25 minutes of flight time under normal conditions, could provide just 10 - 15 minutes of flight time in colder conditions. Cold weather conditions can also cause an unexpected power loss casing batteries to fail completely.
It should also be noted wind chill can play a significant role in a batteries ability to operate efficiently and safely.
Some battery tips;
Keep your batteries warm.
Hover after take-off.
Ensure no warnings on your application after take-off.
Operate the throttle and all axis gently.
Never operate your drone outside of its designed limits.
Take a portable charger for mobile devices.
DJI Inspire 1 Series
The batteries on the Inspire 1 are exposed to the elements, ensure you:
Apply the DJI TB47 / TB48 battery thermal insulation stickers when the temperature is lower than +5 degrees Celsius.
Use the DJI Inspire 1 battery heater before flight, the drone may not even start if the battery is cold.
Don't forget your LiPo bags!
DJI Mavic 2 Argos release details
Argos, a UK high street retailer have apparently included details of two new drones from DJI in their new catalogue... the Mavic 2 Zoom and Mavic 2 Pro.
This is the first information available on the new drones from DJI which comes after the world leading consumer drone manufacturer postponed the official release on 18th July.
DJI Mavic 2 Specs
We believe the Mavic 2 will be equipped with 1080p video transmission for high-definition live video. The new Mavic models are designed to reach a max distance of 4.97 miles, and they will have a max speed of about 44.7 mph. The Mavic 2 models have a flight time rated at 31 minutes. The snapshot of the Argos catalogue also stated the new Mavic 2 drones will have “omnidirectional obstacle sensing,” which suggests that the new DJI quadcopters will have obstacle avoidance from all directions!
DJI Mavic 2 Pro
It is reported the DJI Mavic 2 Pro version will be equipped with a Hasselblad camera that has whopping 1-inch CMOS sensor, which means better low-light capabilities in a travel-friendly package.
Photo credit: KANZHAJI. Leaked image of an alleged Mavic 2 surfaced a day after DJI postponed their July 18 event.
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