Question 1

Are you insured to carry out commercial work?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we are fully insured for commercial work via Coverdrone.

Question 2

Which certifications do your remote pilots hold?

Accepted Answer

All of our pilots hold the A2CofC (A2 Certificate of Competency), as well as their own unique Flyer ID number, registered with the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority).

Question 3

Are you recruiting UAV pilots?

Accepted Answer

We are always looking for remote pilots to work with, however, they must have their own commercial insurance and hold a valid Flyer ID and A2CofC certification. If you are a remote pilot and would like to be added to our 'books', please contact us.

Question 4

Are you a member of any Drone / UAV Clubs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we are members of FPVUK - For further information, please visit www.fpvuk.org.

Question 5

What is your company CAA Operator ID?

Accepted Answer

Stratos Drones (Trading as Evolution Media Marketing Ltd) has the following CAA operator ID: GBR-OP-QCPKZTH3JJR.

Question 6

Which Drones Do You Fly?

Accepted Answer

Currently, we mainly fly sub 250kg drones, primarily the DJI Mini 3 Pro.

Question 7

Which CAA operating categories are you allowed to fly within?

Accepted Answer

We are allowed to fly and operate within the 'Open Category', Sub category A2.

Question 8

Do you complete/provide any required paperwork prior to flying commercially?

Accepted Answer

We provide the following documentation when working with commercial clients: Proof of Insurance, Pre-flight Survey, On-site Survey, Flight Planning Documentation, Pre-location Risk Assessment, On-site Risk Assessment, and Post Flight Report.

Question 9

Do you cover the entire UK?

Accepted Answer

We primarily operate within the East Midlands, however, we do have contacts with various Drone Companies throughout the UK whom we can recommend.

Question 10

What services do you provide?

Accepted Answer

Stratos Drones provides the following drone services: General Drone/Aerial photography & videography, Photo & Video Editing, Roof Surveying & Inspections, Marketing Video Production, Wedding Shoots, Estate Agency Shoots, and Aerial Documentary Footage.

Question 11

Can you operate in no-fly zones?

Accepted Answer

NFZ's require special permission to fly. We can apply for permission from the relevant Air Traffic Control in order to fly and 'unlock' these FRZ's. 5-7 working days' notice is required in this instance.

Question 12

Do you carry any safety equipment when out flying?

Accepted Answer

Stratos Drones carries the following items of safety equipment on every commercial flight we undertake: Fire Extinguisher, Fire Blanket, Take Off and Landing Pad, High Vis Vests, First Aid Kits, LiPo Battery Bags, and Wind Speed Measuring Device (Anemometer).

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