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Coverdrone

Specialist drone insurance for commercial and recreational operators worldwide.

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Overview

Coverdrone is a specialist drone insurance provider serving commercial and recreational drone operators across the UK, European Union, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Founded in 2007, the company was among the first to offer aviation insurance specifically designed for unmanned aircraft operators, and has since grown to serve more than 250,000 policyholders globally.

The company offers flexible policy terms ranging from single-day to annual coverage, backed by an in-house claims handling team. Products include equipment protection with new-for-old replacement, theft and flyaway coverage, and no restrictions on flight hours or number of drones. A mobile app (FlySafe) and an interactive Drone Safety Map support flight planning and regulatory compliance. Underwriting is provided by Starr International (Europe) Ltd and Travelers; the company is FCA Authorized and Regulated (authorization number 920670).

With nearly two decades of niche market focus, Coverdrone reports a 96% claims settlement rate and holds a 4.8/5 customer rating from over 16,000 independent reviews. It operates as a BIBA Scheme Provider for drone insurance and has received multiple industry awards including Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year at the National Insurance Awards in 2023 and 2025.

Products & Services

Commercial Drone Insurance

Annual and short-term policies for businesses and freelancers operating drones for paid or unpaid work. Coverage includes public liability, equipment protection (new-for-old replacement), theft, flyaway, and global coverage subject to exclusions. New additions for 2026 include Chemical Liability and Cargo Liability options for complex commercial operations.

Key Features

  • Flexible policy terms: 1-day to annual coverage
  • Equipment protection with new-for-old replacement
  • No restrictions on number of drones or flight hours
  • Global coverage with in-house claims handling

Target Users: Commercial drone operators, businesses, freelancers

Recreational Drone Insurance

Coverage for personal hobby drone flying with the same protection and flexibility as commercial offerings.

Key Features

  • Same coverage breadth as commercial policies
  • Quick online quoting and policy management
  • Coverage for theft and flyaway incidents

Target Users: Recreational drone hobbyists and enthusiasts

FlySafe App

Free mobile application (iOS and Android) for drone flight planning and safety compliance. Integrates with the Coverdrone Drone Safety Map for real-time airspace information.

Key Features

  • Real-time flight planning and airspace data
  • Integrated Drone Safety Map
  • Available in 17+ languages

Target Users: All drone operators, commercial and recreational

Online Account Management

Customer portal for policy modifications, renewals, and account management. Supports direct online quoting without call center intermediaries.

Key Features

  • Policy purchase and renewal online
  • Account self-service portal
  • Multi-language interface (17+ languages)

Target Users: Existing and prospective policyholders

At a Glance

Founded
2007
Headquarters
Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Employees
11-50
Funding
Bootstrapped

Category & Focus

Category
Specialty Solutions
Subcategories
Drone insurance Aviation insurance Specialty P&C
Insurance Verticals
Specialty/E&S P&C Commercial P&C Personal
Target Customers
Consumers, Carriers, Brokers

Customers

  • Commercial drone operators (agriculture, search and rescue, drone shows)
  • Recreational drone hobbyists

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Last updated: 2026-06-14