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…
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…
The Westcott Drone Test and Development Centre (DTDC), launched in 2023 by the Satellite Applications Catapult, is undergoing a significant upgrade to enhance its capacity and capabilities. These improvements will enable drone companies to test their products and solutions at earlier stages of development within a safe and controlled environment. Backed by £1.4 million in…
Airspace Modernisation Strategy Support Fund: Financial support to UK aviation industry stakeholders in modernising UK airspace The Airspace Modernisation Strategy Support Fund (ASF) is a financial initiative by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) designed to assist UK aviation industry stakeholders in advancing the nation’s airspace modernization efforts. Building upon the previous Future Airspace Strategy…
