Academia

New research projects to explore use of drones for medical delivery purposes

ARPAS-UK Member Cranfield University is participating in two new research projects that focus on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for medical delivery purposes. There are over 2.5 million movements of medical supplies, samples and other items between hospitals and medical centres annually in the UK, with the majority of movements being undertaken by…

Altitude Angel to Partner Skyfarer, FlyPulse and Coventry Uni on Medical Drone Delivery Service

London, UK:  Altitude Angel, the world’s leading UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) technology provider, today announced it is to join an international consortium comprising of tech start-ups and a world-renowned university research department to establish a corridor in the Midlands to enable medical & other deliveries via drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). Skyfarer’s solution is a…

ARPAS-UK supports IMechE UAS Challenge 2020

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…

iMeche UAS Challenge 2020 announce Teams Entered

  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,…

IMechE UAS Challenge: COVID-19 update

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…

Children’s Activities and STEM engagement

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…

Scientists research bees for the benefit of drones

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…

Drone training for Cranfield Airport staff in anticipation of future integrated airspace

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…

Could Drones Save Cows? Why a Uni of Kentucky Research Team Thinks So

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…

ARPAS-UK brings Industry Insight to CPD for Teachers & Trainers for Construction T-Level

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…