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You can contact us by telephone: 49-202-2701770 and by mail: info@dmodirekt․de during our business hours. Usually we will reply within one working day.


40 years of experience

We founded our company with a passion for our own hobby, and this might be one of the reasons why more than ten thousand model sports supporter and commercial users are so satisfied with our services.

 

From hobby model pilot to an insurance expert

The history of the DMO starts in 1983 with Hans-Otto Köddermann in Wuppertal. Due to his passion for model flying, he saw the demand for a special model sports insurance and founded one - with big success! His vision turned into reality and now the DMO mediates liability insurances to model owners, no matter if they are members of an associations or a club or pursuing their hobby on their own - all model aircraft, vehicle or helicopter owners are welcome! We take care of every single one of them - and we do it with passion!

Since 2005, when a model owner liability insurance became obligatory, the DMO has grown and not it is firmly established in the region known as “Bergisches Land”. Apart from that, they were the first to offer commercial model owner liability insurances in Germany, because Hans-Otto Köddermann saw a big chance in that area. And he was right, as we can see today. The commercial usage of aircraft models and drones has grown considerably and will continue to do so.

Meanwhile, tens of thousands members all over Germany are convinced of the good service of the DMO. Our main priorities are: a good consultation, competence and friendliness. Our aim is to inform our customers about any news and information they might need. The DMO is a family-run business. Since 2017, the daughter of Hans-Otto Köddermann, Andrea Dörpelkus, runs the business.

I have a clear focus: Customer service comes first. My aim is to answer all questions of our customers in a timely and friendly manner. For this task, quality and competence are most important to me.

Andrea Dörpelkus
Managing Director of DMO

Always at your side: With passion and dedication!

Your satisfaction is our top priority. This is why we are happy to consult you regarding the best insurance for your requirements, about new regulations and provisions, so you have the best possible insurance and can navigate your model or drone safely. We mediate a liability insurance for model sports and drones, for private and commercial usage, as well as for service providers, in research or for volunteers.

But we don’t only advise you, we also answer all your questions, and we are at your side in the case of a damage. Our aim is that you can concentrate on your job or your hobby with a drone or a model - best informed, equipped and secured even for the worst case. We are always there for you, on the telephone or by mail, and all applications and insurances can also be concluded online.

 

We at DMO are not simply your insurers.

We at DMO are not simply your insurers - we assist, consult and help you with passion and dedication! Our aim is that every customer has the best possible insurance, and we will always be at our customer’s side.

 

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Andrea Dörpelkus

Bank clerk, insurance intermediary with permission according to § 34d (1) GewO (German trade regulations), since 2016: manager and responsible for customer service, form of contract, personnel management and business strategy.

 

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Lena Franzke

Since 2018 in the DMO, also busy in the areas customer management and IT/social media, studies International Business and Management.

 

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Gerd Ströker

Certified insurance agent, certified model flight expert, since 2011 busy in customer consultation and contract management.

 

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AERODrones 2023 – Innovations for drones / UAVs in business and volunteer work

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[Translate to English:] DMO auf der AERO Friedrichshafen 2023

AERODrones 2023 – Innovations for drones / UAVs in business and volunteer work

We look back on a great trade show weekend! For the second time the event AERODrones took place within the AERO Friedrichshafen from 19.04 - 21.04.203 and opened the hall A2 for drone pilots and interested people in the commercial and voluntary sector.

We were there with our joint stand with the UAV DACH e. V. association in the middle of the action - and were thrilled!

Technology and potential applications: News from the research

The fair was characterized by interesting discussions with many new contacts as well as exciting insights into the development of new technologies.

The focus of the drone trade show was on the BOS sector. In addition to the current use by the police, rescue forces and fire departments, the latest research projects were presented.

Professional and volunteer emergency forces will be able to work much more efficiently in the future with new drone technology. Other special solutions are being developed: e.g. rescue drones for swimming lakes, the latest reconnaissance drones for use in dangerous locations or transport drones for the delivery of medicines. But work is also being done on standardizing data evaluation.

The diversity of professional drone pilots was also reflected in the visitors; from the self-employed, manufacturers and companies to visitors from the voluntary sector as well as research groups and students, a wide range of professionals attended the event.

A lot is happening, especially in the BOS sector - not only in terms of further development of the technology and special solutions.

We also hope that the approval procedures will soon be accelerated at the European level, because authorities are also noticing the increasing interest in the many possible uses of drones!

Drones are a technology that is not only exciting, but can also simplify and save lives. We are looking forward to the future of drones - and as a provider of liability insurance for drone pilots and companies, we will keep an eye on all developments to offer the best solution for your needs.

We are looking forward to AERODrones 2024!

Our insurance offer for commercial and volunteer drone pilots

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Yes, if the transmitting and receiving units are allowed to be operated in Germany.

 

Model aircraft like radio-controlled helicopters or gliders are insured up to a take-off weight of 150 kg.

 

For using a drone or unmanned aircraft for a voluntary service or in the commercial sector you need an insurance coverage which includes more than a private insurance and is tailored to your usage. This insurance will consider how many pilots should be covered, which coverage sum is needed and if you need a carrier liability insurance. We are happy to advise you in that matter.