ARPAS-UK Member News

The New Fair Payment Code

The Fair Payment Code (FPC), launched on December 3, 2024, by the UK’s Small Business Commissioner with support from the Department of Business and Trade, aims to promote prompt and fair payment practices across businesses of all sizes. Replacing the previous Prompt Payment Code, the FPC introduces a tiered award system to recognize and encourage…

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Drone Related Jobs as at 5 December 2024

Disclaimer: All jobs posted here are from LinkedIn and other job sites including member and non-member organizations. Drone Related Jobs Light Dynamix is looking to recruit a Marketing Executive. View Role Parrot are looking to recruit an administrator. View Role

Department for Transport

DfT’s Call for Ideas on Integrated National Transport Strategy

Help Shape England’s Transport Future The Department for Transport (DfT) is developing a new Integrated National Transport Strategy to guide how transport will be designed, built, and operated in England over the next 10 years, and they are calling for ideas. To achieve this, the DfT is inviting input on: Closing Date: 11:59pm on 30…

CAA

CAA publish their artificial intelligence strategy

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is proactively addressing artificial intelligence (AI) in aviation. Their strategy focuses on safe regulation and responsible use of AI to enhance aerospace efficiency, sustainability, and scalability while ensuring safety, security, consumer protection, and environmental sustainability. Key points include: The CAA collaborates with international partners and industry stakeholders to align with…

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Drone Related Jobs as at 29 November 2024

Disclaimer: All jobs posted here are from LinkedIn and other job sites including member and non-member organizations. Drone Related Jobs. Prismatic are looking to recruit a Battery Technician, a Battery Team Leader, UAS System Operator and an Air Operations Safety & Regulations Lead. View Jobs Murphy Geospatial are looking to recruit a UAV Operator. View…

Survey Results: Drone Industry & Membership Survey - ARPAS-UK

Survey Results: Drone Industry & Membership Survey

The survey results of ARPAS-UK’s Drone Industry & Membership Survey, conducted in September of this year, offer a revealing snapshot of the UK’s commercial drone landscape. With responses from both members and the wider drone community, the survey highlights perspectives from across the sector, including drone operators, SMEs, blue light services, academia, and more. There’s…

CAA 2024/25 Scheme of Charges

CAA 2025/26 Scheme of charges: major increases on UAS. More complex, more costly… Clarification and staunch response by Jan 6 2025

The CAA launched their consultation on their proposals for revisions to the existing UK Civil Aviation Authority CAA 2025/26 Scheme of charges, due to take effect from 1 April 2025.    Our preliminary analysis indicates major/ massive increases on all charges related to UAS. ·      Fee Increases for PDRA-01: We have already expressed concern informally to the…

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CAA: Mandatory Occurrence Report – Best practice

The CAA has published a new video on best practice and guidance on how to submit an Mandatory Occurrence Report (MOR) to the UK Civil Aviation Authority so that it complies with the regulation, and in turn helps improve aviation safety for all. The objective of mandatory occurrence reporting is to collect and exchange information on safety hazards and contribute…