New DASA Market Exploration seeks revolutionary uncrewed systems. Novel solutions are being sought by the British Army to boost the range and effectiveness of uncrewed systems. The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a new Market Exploration titled “Air Launched Effects: Revolutionary Deployment Systems,” aiming to identify uncrewed systems (UxS) with extended range capabilities…
Access the CHIRP December 2024 edition 12, covering those 3 reports, HERE. Foreword by Rupert Dent, Drone/UAS Programme Manager Welcome to CHIRP Drone FEEDBACK Edition 12.0 I hope you have had a good summer’s drone flying, whether for pleasure or professionally. Statisticsfrom the Regulator indicate that the number of flyers continues to increase, albeit perhaps…
The Thunderbird: Lifesaving Beyond Sight report, published in December 2024, outlines the United Kingdom’s advancements in integrating Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations into emergency services. These drones are pivotal in enhancing situational awareness, locating missing persons, and delivering critical medical supplies like defibrillators. The report highlights several key trials: The report identifies…
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…
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…
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…
