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ARPAS-UK at Westminster eForum: UK Drone Regulation & Growth

ARPAS-UK was invited as part of Westminster eForum conference on 31 March 2025 entitled: “Next steps for the UK drone industry – policy, regulation, investment, growth and innovation”.

DfT announce over £20 million to help drones and flying taxis take to UK skies

The UK Government wants the UK to have an advanced aviation ecosystem where everyone can benefit from new technology while tackling emissions. To help it get there, the Department for Transport has announced over an additional £20 million. Drone services at a commercial scale and flying taxis could soon be a reality as the Aviation Minister confirms…

DRONES IN ACTION: Peatland Restoration

Drones in Action End User Stories: Reducing CO2 by 50 Tonnes/Ha Annually

The ‘Drone Re-peat’ project by SEAD Artists uses drones to reseed degraded peatlands, helping to reduce CO₂ emissions, lower flood risk, and open up new opportunities for crop cultivation.

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DRONES IN ACTION: Decommissioning Nuclear Sites

Drones in Action End User Stories: Using UAVs over traditional methods helps save around £5 million per year and helps to remove the need to put workers at risk.

ARPAS-UK Raises Concerns with Checkatrade Over Drone Inspection Pricing

ARPAS-UK has formally written to Checkatrade, the well-known online directory of trusted tradespeople, to express serious concerns regarding the way drone roof inspections are currently being priced and represented on their platform.

Drones in Action: Flood Management

Drones in Action End User Stories: The Environment Agency (EA) operates a 24/7 drone response service, providing live-streamed footage within six hours of an incident to support flood monitoring and emergency response. With the increasing impact of flooding in the UK, real-time data is essential for decision-making.

Excellent Milestone: Drone Class Marking introduced in the UK.

From 1 January 2026, drones operating in the Open Category – which covers low-risk drone flights and leisure activities – will be subject to product standards under a framework known as ‘Class Marking’, improving the safety and security of the sector. The current transition period for the Open category is due to expire on 1…

Drone Related Jobs as at 24 March 2025

Disclaimer: All jobs posted here are from LinkedIn and other job sites including member and non-member organizations. Drone related jobs. Skyfarer have multiple roles to fill: Data Analyst, Compliance Assistant, Mechatronics & Software Engineer, Commercial Pilot (Flexi) & Commercial Visual Observer (Flexi). View here. Sees.ai are looking to recruit a Senior Technician – Drone Operations….

Orthomosaic Maps for Construction Sites explained by Carrot Drone Services

Drones are fast becoming an important asset in the construction and building industry. Using orthomosaic maps significant time and money can be saved on all sizes of projects. This article will explain what an orthomosaic map is, what it can be used for and the advantages of using drones to create orthomosaic maps for your…

AutoSpray Systems Secures CAA Approval for BVLOS Agricultural Drone Operations

ARPAS-UK Member, AutoSpray Systems is proud to announce that they have obtained an Operational Authorisation from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) (received on 11th March 2025) to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations in an Atypical Air Environment (AAE). This milestone marks a significant advancement in agricultural drone applications, unlocking new commercial…