the structural battery company and sir ian gray - special advisor to the board

The Structural Battery Company Appoints Sir Iain Gray as Special Advisor to the Board

ARPAS-UK member The Structural Battery Company (The SB Co.), an innovator in advanced structural energy storage solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Sir Iain Gray as Special
Advisor to its Board.

University of Exeter Gutter Cleaning Tender - End User Case - Drones

Drones in Action: 80% Cost Savings* – University of Exeter Gutter Cleaning Tender

By using drone technology, supplied by InView Assets, the University achieved up to 80% savings* on inspection costs, avoided the need for Working at Height, and completed the task in a matter of days instead of weeks/months.

Smart Skies Healthy Waters named a winner of the fifth Water Breakthrough Challenge

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…

uAvionix Releases muLTElink Upgrade, Enabling Seamless Autonomous C2 Link Management and Payload Comms for UAS Operations

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…

Drones in Action: Farming Crop Pest Solutions

Drones in Action End User Stories: AutoSpray Systems used drones to double replant speed (12 ha/hr) with no tread damage or Scope 1 CO₂ emissions, boosting efficiency and protecting healthy plants.

Airspace Link Launches the Operations Center in AirHub® Portal to Deliver Complete Situational Awareness for Drone Operations

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)…

Drones in Action: Wind Turbine Inspections

Drones in Action: Drone inspections reduce costs by 25% and can cover 10-12 turbines per day, significantly increasing efficiency compared to manual methods.

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…

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)…

Grey Arrows Drone Club - ARPAS-UK Member

Grey Arrows Drone Club Extends Insurance to Commercial Drone Operations

ARPAS-UK member Grey Arrows Drone Club is pleased to announce that its Gold Membership now includes full Public Liability Insurance (PLI) cover for commercial drone operations, in addition to existing recreational use.