Security & Surveillance
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…

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…

Cyber Security

Qomodo: Bracing for Stricter Cyber Security Standards in Dual-Use UAVs

This blog is written for organisations and professionals navigating the evolving regulatory landscape for drones in critical sectors, offering insights into how new UK, EU, and US standards are shaping UAV cyber security requirements. The rapid expansion of drone technology is reshaping whole industries such as defence, critical infrastructure, and emergency services;, however, this expansion…

Department for Transport

DfT: Countering Drone Threats to Shipping

The Department for Transport has issued guidance intended to help the maritime industry to understand aerial drone technologies, the potential threat to maritime vessels and options to mitigate the threat. It focuses on aerial drone threats and associated response options. Aerial drones offer many use cases for the civilian maritime industry, including but not limited…