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British Transport Police

British Transport Police Lead the Way with UK’s First Remote ‘Drone in a Box’ System

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…

Volaria Performance

The Unsung Advantage – Non-Technical Skills – WATCH AGAIN

Highlighting the criticality of developing Non-Technical Skills (NTS), that is Human Factors and Crew Resource Management, for uncrewed teams and operators. Uncovering why the requirement for optimised NTS within the uncrewed sphere is not only as vital as for crewed flight, but also introduces new demands, not experienced in the traditional cockpit environment. Join us…

uAvionix

uAvionix Launches skyAlert: Wearable Aircraft Alerting Device for UAS Operators and Visual Observers

Innovative portable solution – skyAlert – audibly alerts UAS operators and visual observers to nearby ADS-B equipped aircraft, enhancing safety and operational awareness. uAvionix, committed to radically innovating to keep the skies safe for all airspace users, yesterday announced the release of skyAlert, a portable, wearable ADS-B receiver specifically designed for professional Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS)…

DRONES IN ACTION: Live Flare Stack Offshore Inspections

Drones in Action: Live Flare Stack Offshore Inspection

Drones in Action End User Stories:

Traditional inspections of live flare stacks offshore require shutting down operations which can cost up to £4 million per day and are hazardous due to extreme heights and heat.

Drones are now being employed by companies for offshore inspections, enabling pilots to operate safely from shore while drones perform complex data collection tasks over the sea.

Department for Transport

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…

OfCom

OfCom & CAA: Making 978 MHz spectrum available for drones

Ofcom has announced a new initiative to make the 978 MHz spectrum available for drone safety devices in the UK. These devices, known as Universal Access Transceivers (UAT), help aircraft identify drones’ locations, ensuring safer integration into airspace. This change is essential for critical infrastructure tasks, such as inspecting power lines and wind turbines. The…

Connected Places Catapult

Beyond Sight Behind Barriers Report: Connected Places Catapult

The United Kingdom’s commercial drone industry, valued at £501 million in 2023, stands at a pivotal juncture. In this paper by Connected Places Catapult “Beyond Sight Behind Barriers”, the authors examine the current state of the UK Drone Industry and what might be holding it back from the next steps of growth. Despite its rapid…

heliguy bvlos approval

heliguy™ Granted Operational Authorisation for BVLOS Drone-in-a-Box Operations

ARPAS-UK member heliguy™ has been granted Operational Authorisation by the CAA (UK Civil Aviation Authority) to perform BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) drone-in-a-box missions, in atypical air environments, using the DJI Dock ecosystem. heliguy™ plans to use the authorisation as a framework for delivering automated and remote solutions for enterprise organisations. The approval enables…