The Smart Skies Healthy Waters initiative has been awarded £6 million as a headline winner of Ofwat’s fifth Water Breakthrough Challenge, aiming to revolutionize coastal water quality monitoring in the UK. Led by Northumbrian Water in collaboration with ARPAS-UK Member Skyports Drone Services, Makutu, Newcastle University, and Proteus Instruments, the project introduces a novel approach…
Major software update to muLTElink products enables advanced link management for assured Command, Control (C2) and payload for UAS operations. uAvionix, a leader in low-SWaP aviation-grade communications and surveillance technologies for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), today announced a significant software update to its muLTElink product family, enabling advanced link management for assured Command and Control (C2) and…
Airspace Link announces the official launch of the Operations Center in its flagship product AirHub® Portal. At the core of the Operations Center is its open platform architecture, which integrates with a range of airspace awareness data sources, including crewed aircraft ADS-B detection systems from industry leader uAvionix. Airspace Link, a leading FAA-approved UAS (Drone)…
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has introduced CAP722L, a new policy document providing essential guidance for UAS operators in the Specific Category who intend to modify their operations. Released on 15 May 2025, this policy helps operators determine whether a proposed change constitutes a “significant change” under UAS.SPEC.030(2) of Assimilated Regulation (EU) 2019/947, thereby…
Accelerating Zero-Emission Aviation in the UK: Innovate UK, in collaboration with the Department for Transport (DfT), has launched two groundbreaking funding competitions to support the next generation of aviation technology in the UK. These initiatives are part of the wider Future of Flight programme, aimed at making zero-emission air travel and advanced drone services a…
15 May 2025 – The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) published on 8 May 2025 CAP3105, setting out its recommendations to the Department for Transport (DfT) following the 2023 consultation on the UK UAS Regulation Review (CAP2610). These recommendations are significant as they clarify the regulatory framework for the Open Category once the transition period ends…
Disclaimer: All jobs posted here are from LinkedIn and other job sites including member and non-member organizations. Drone related jobs Lincolnshire Police are recruiting for a Deputy Chief Drone Pilot. View Role Texo is looking to recruit a Drone Pilot in Scotland. View Role Skyports Drone Services are looking to recruit a Specialist Drone Pilot….
The British Transport Police (BTP) has become the first police force in the UK to operationalize a remote ‘drone in a box’ system, marking a significant advancement in law enforcement technology. This innovative capability enhances BTP’s ability to respond swiftly and effectively to incidents on the railway network, improving safety, reducing disruption, and supporting frontline…
