As we approach the Black Friday weekend, drones retailer DronesDirect.co.uk is predicting a new range of drones are going to fly off the shelves. In previous years, drones have taken the spotlight as the must have gadget ahead of the Christmas gifting season, and this year is going to be no exception. Mark Kelly, Marketing Manager at DronesDirect.co.uk, said: “Black Friday is now our biggest sales event of the year, allowing shoppers to pic...

  Did you know that the majority of UK drone owners are over 50 years old? The uptake of drones and flying gadgets is soaring through the ages, signalling the rise of the 'silver soarer'.

According to new research, almost two-thirds of drone owners would welcome compulsory flying exams similar to Government proposed assessments. The Drone Usage Report 2017 compiled by drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) retailer DronesDirect.co.uk revealed 61% of drone owners would welcome a compulsory flying exam before taking to the skies with their gadget as they think it would increase public safety.

  Dog lovers can now add a touch of technology to walkies, following the launch of a new revolutionary dog drone. The Proflight Dog Drone, which can be purchased from drones e-tailer, DronesDirect.co.uk, is a useful tool for walking those pampered pooches.

    Cat lovers can now add a touch of technology to playtime with their cherished animals, following the launch of a new Cat Drone.

  The drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) retailer, DronesDirect.co.uk, has launched a drone training course for businesses wishing to operate drones for commercial use. The three-day course gives drone pilots full Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Permission for Commercial Operations (PfCO) accreditation, which allows users to fly drones for commercial purposes. 

Spring showers will no longer discourage outdoor explorers, with a new revolutionary concept of the Umbrella Drone. The UAV which is available from DronesDirect.co.uk, will set you back around £1,299, but will make a useful companion for this season’s outings, by protecting operators from the unpredictable British weather.

  Festive feeling tech fans looking to spread a little Christmas cheer this year can now take home the Christmas gadget to end all gadgets, in the form of the limited edition Ultimate Christmas Drone.

Drone enthusiasts who want the extra bling factor can now take their hobby to new heights with the launch of a limited edition, made to order, luxury drone. Those with opulent taste can now add a customised DJI Phantom 4 adorned with 24-carat gold-plating to their inventory of gadgets. Complete with 24-carat gold-plated trimmings, the package costs £20,000 from DronesDirect.co.uk. 

Fishing is one of the most popular recreational activities in the UK, with one in five of the population participating, according to figures from the Environment Agency. Much of its attraction is the almost primal format on which the ‘sport’ is based. Many an angler will wax lyrical about the attraction of a deserted river bank, and the ancient battle between man and beast.