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DRONES IN ACTION: Fire & Rescue

Drones in Action: Fire & Rescue

Drones in Action End User Stories: Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service and the London Fire Brigade are using drones to enhance firefighting and emergency response.

DRONES IN ACTION: Emergency Response

Drones in Action: Emergency Response

Drones in Action End User Stories: The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is integrating drones into search and rescue missions, enhancing emergency response capabilities. Traditional methods can be slow or limited in certain conditions, particularly in remote or hazardous areas.

Drones in Action - Flood Management - ARPAS-UK - RUAS - EA

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.

UK Police

Uncrewed Aircraft Manufacturer Schiebel Selected for UK Police Trials

The UK Police National Police Air Service (NPAS) has selected selected global manufacturer Schiebel to support its most ambitious trial so far of ‘Beyond the Visual Line of Sight’ (BVLOS) uncrewed aircraft operations. The trial – which, in 2024, successfully achieved a place in the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) BVLOS integration sandbox – will evaluate the…

Wessex Rescue Drone Unit

Wessex Rescue Achieves CAA Authorisation & Expands Capabilities

The Wessex Rescue Drone Unit announces it has successfully achieved CAA authorisation, a critical milestone that ensures their operations comply with regulatory standards. This milestone supports their ongoing efforts to expand capabilities and better serve the Fire & Rescue and Police services in their region. With a training programme supported by UAV Hub and Dronedesk,…

The Thunderbird Project

The Thunderbird Project: Lifesaving Beyond Sight

The Thunderbird: Lifesaving Beyond Sight report, published in December 2024, outlines the United Kingdom’s advancements in integrating Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations into emergency services. These drones are pivotal in enhancing situational awareness, locating missing persons, and delivering critical medical supplies like defibrillators. The report highlights several key trials: The report identifies…

Drone Evolution

Drone Evolution secures £850,000 investment to enhance disaster response

The British Business Bank announces an £850,000 investment into Drone Evolution from the £130m Investment Fund for Wales (IFW). This is the latest in a series of deal announcements from the Foresight Group (Foresight) who manage the £50m Equity Finance element of the IFW. This most recent investment has been made into Caerphilly based drone…