Drone Safe Register Ltd
We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.
The Armed Forces Covenant
An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families
The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.
Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.
This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.
Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant
1.1 We Drone Safe Register Ltd will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment
2.1 Drone Safe Register Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Reservists
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:
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Recognition of Military Aviation & ISR Skills: recognising relevant military experience (e.g. UAS operators, ISR, aviation safety, intelligence, engineering) as equivalent to civilian drone qualifications where appropriate.
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Funded or Discounted Training: offering subsidised or fully funded drone training, re-certification, and CPD for veterans, Reservists, and Service leavers transitioning into civilian employment.
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Fast-Track Training Pathways: developing fast-track pathways for ex-Forces personnel into drone operations, instruction, safety management, and consultancy roles.
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Support to Defence and Blue Light Exercises: providing equipment, technical advice, or instructional support for Armed Forces, Reserves, or emergency services training exercises where appropriate.
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Responsible Drone Use: promoting lawful, ethical, and safe use of drone technology in line with UK legislation, military values, and public safety principles.
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Work Placements & Work Experience: offering work placements or shadowing opportunities for Service leavers interested in UAS operations, training, sales, or technical roles.
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Fair and Transparent Contracting: ensuring fair payment terms, clear pricing, and ethical procurement practices when working with Armed Forces, police, and defence organisations.
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Priority Support for Armed Forces Customers: offering enhanced technical support and priority servicing for Armed Forces and emergency service customers when operationally critical.
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.