ARPAS-UK Member News

Commercial UAV Expo: Las Vegas, USA 3-5 September 2024

Sep 3: Outdoor Flying Demos, Exhibitor Showcases, Workshops, Welcome ReceptionSep 4-5: Conference, Keynotes, Networking Happy Hour, Exhibit Hall Theater  & Exhibits Event DescriptionCommercial UAV Expo, presented by Commercial UAV News, is the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference focusing on the integration and operation of commercial UAS in select vertical markets. 2024 marks…

UK’s first permanent vertiport unveiled at Snowdonia Aerospace Centre

The UK’s first permanent vertiport will be officially unveiled tomorrow in Llanbedr, North Wales. SLiNK-TECH designed the first vertiport of its kind in the UK, the launch of which marks a significant milestone for the UK drone industry. Snowdonia Aerospace Centre (SAC) purchased PORTAL in January and completed installation last week. The advanced landing solution…

Our Welcome Letter to new DfT Aviation Minister: Michael Kane MP

ARPAS-UK congratulates Mike Kane MP Wythenshawe and Sale East on his appointment as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Department for Transport. Michael Kane has been MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East since 2014. He graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a BA in Social Sciences in 1997 and a PGCE in 1999. He…

Royal Holloway University’s New £2.5M Omnidrome Research Facility: A Unique Opportunity

Royal Holloway University has made a significant leap forward in research and innovation with a £2.5 million investment into the Omnidrome Research & Innovation Centre. This state-of-the-art facility will serve as a hub for pioneering research and development in various advanced technological fields, focusing on unmanned autonomous systems (UAS/UAVs), robotics, artificial intelligence, and information security….

Law Commission Briefing ARPAS-UK REG SIG: 2 July 2024 at 4pm

Connor Champ of the Law Commission will provide an overview and briefing on the consultation. For ARPAS-UK members keen to contribute to information regulation: Autonomy in Aviation: drones and advanced air mobility. About the Speaker: Connor Champ has been at the Law Commission for six years. He has previously worked on the Automated Vehicles Project….

Iprosurv Limited Shortlisted for Prestigious Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2024

Iprosurv Limited is thrilled to announce that it has been shortlisted for the 2024 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Recognised in the Innovation Entrepreneur of the Year category. The Great British Entrepreneur Awards, often referred to as the “Grammys of Entrepreneurship,” celebrates the achievements of the UK’s most dynamic and innovative businesses. Each year, the…

Review of the GeoBusiness Show 2024

Overview The GeoBusiness Trade Show 2024 was a remarkable event, showcasing the latest advancements and innovations in the geospatial industry. ARPAS-UK was proud to have a prominent presence at the show, with a dedicated stall that attracted significant attention from industry professionals and enthusiasts alike. The event provided an excellent platform for our members to…

CPC: Intelligent Drones Revolutionise Infrastructure Inspections: A Market Report

As part of the Future of Flight Phase III Challenge, the Intelligent Drones for Ports and Highways (InDePTH) consortium envisions a future where the deployment of intelligent drones may be used to support a wide range of inspection and maintenance tasks around national critical infrastructures. Currently, large-scale inspections of critical national infrastructure hold many high-risk…

Innovate UK: Future Flight Challenge Project Showcase

The UKRI Future Flight Challenge, delivered by Innovate UK and ESRC, has launched a project library showcasing the range of large-scale projects taking place as part of Phase 3 of the Challenge. The showcase demonstrates the breadth of activities, successes and impacts to date, and the +130 organisations currently involved in the Challenge. These include…