The Institute of Mechanical Engineering has run an international UAS Challenge since 2014. Teams of undergraduates from all over the world take part in the Challenge. They undertake a full design and build cycle of a UAS with specific mission objectives. The Challenge bridges the gap between academia and industry in developing applied UAS-related activities, providing…
Meet the Teams The Open University, Team oUFO Islamic University of Technology (IUT), Team ANTS, Bangladesh University of Manchester, Team Phoenix University of Sheffield, Project HEX University of Aberdeen, Team Aerospace in Aberdeen University of Southampton, Team QuadWing University College London, Team Quadrone Loughborough University, Team Loughborough UAV University of Petroleum & Energy Studies,…
Due to the challenging environment presented by COVID-19 and in line with current Government restrictions on social interaction and group gatherings, it is with enormous regret that the IMechE has taken the difficult decision to cancel the UAS (Unmanned Aircraft) Challenge ‘fly off’ event on 17-20 June 2020, at the BMFA site in Buckminster. We would like…
In these challenging times, a number of organisations have created materials, involving drones, for children of varying ages. The ORCA Hub (Offshore Robotics for the Certification of Assets) are participating in the digital Edinburgh Science Festival. They have created downloadable resources to help the public learn about their work. There is a colouring book featuring…
British scientists are hoping research into the way bees adapt to their surrounding can help with the new age of delivery drones. According to a report from the Financial Times, in a presentation to the American Association for the Advancement of Science conference in Seattle on Sunday, Professor James Marshall of Sheffield University demonstrated how…
Staff and students at Cranfield University and its Airport have completed a remote pilot course for flying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of long-term planning for integrated airspace use by manned and unmanned aircraft. The commercial UAV remote pilot course incorporated a ground school element for flight planning – covering principles of flight, rules…
In the basement of an engineering building on UK’s campus, there’s a calf replica who goes by the name of Chuck. Chuck has been instrumental in perfecting the machine-learning and UAV-formation-control technology. Photo by: Eric Sanders. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 27, 2020) — It’s a staggering statistic — every year nearly 3 million cows in the U.S. die…
When: 27th January 2020 Part 1: 10.30am-12.30pm Part 2: 1pm-3pm Where: Grimsby Institute, Nuns Corner, Grimsby, DN34 5BQ CPD for teachers, trainers and managers These FREE two two-hour employer-led sessions will provide an update on Drone use within the Construction sector. This workshop will be delivered by experts from ARPAS-UK. Part 1: Participants will…
Issue date Issue date: 18 October 2019 Calendar Opening date: 18 October 2019 Calendar Closing date: 12 December 2019 at 16:00 Information Status: Open Tag Tag: Invitation for outlines Tag Related themes: Digital economy Engineering ICT Manufacturing the future UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) invites outline proposals for a coordination Hub for the UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems programme. Up…
Key Calendar dates Registration open: 16 September 2019 Registration close: 30 October 2019 Welcome seminar/webinar: 8 November 2019 Launched six years ago, UAS Challenge provides an educational platform to university teams to learn practical aerospace engineering skills, enhance employability opportunity in the sector and develop soft skills such as team working, leadership, commercial skills…