Success Stories
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.

DRONES IN ACTION: Site Security Management

Drones in Action: Site Security Management

Drones in Action End User Stories: Site Security Management | Severn Trent Water & Dovecote Park – By integrating automated drone surveillance, security patrols became three times faster across a 13-acre site. Drones provided real-time monitoring with thermal cameras, reducing reliance on manual inspections, improving safety, and lowering operational costs and carbon footprint.

Ajuno

Ajuno: End User Appraisal Report

The End User Advancement and Sharing Exchange (EASE) has released a pivotal paper titled “End User Appraisal,” which offers a comprehensive analysis of the current state and future prospects of drone technology integration across various sectors in the UK. This document synthesizes insights from leading drone end users, highlighting critical challenges, cross-sector opportunities, and the…

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: Train Track Inspection

DRONES IN ACTION: Train Track Inspection

Drones in Action End User Stories: £1 million Network Rail savings annually* thanks to a new drone-based survey solution by Plowman Craven. The system operates 20 metres above the tracks with precision accuracy of +/- 5mm – meeting Network Rail’s requirements without disrupting services or putting workers at risk.

DRONES IN ACTION: Peatland Restoration

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.

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.

orthomosaic maps

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

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…