ARPAS-UK Member News

ARPAS-UK publishes Drone in Action Report

ARPAS-UK has today published its first Drone in Action Report. The purpose of this guide is to provide examples which demonstrate the range of benefits and financial savings that can be achieved by the safe adoption of Drones. Graham Brown, Chair of ARPAS-UK says, “When applied, drones are faster, cheaper, safer and greener than other…

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Qomodo: Bracing for Stricter Cyber Security Standards in Dual-Use UAVs

This blog is written for organisations and professionals navigating the evolving regulatory landscape for drones in critical sectors, offering insights into how new UK, EU, and US standards are shaping UAV cyber security requirements. The rapid expansion of drone technology is reshaping whole industries such as defence, critical infrastructure, and emergency services;, however, this expansion…

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Drone Evolution secures £850,000 investment to enhance disaster response

The British Business Bank announces an £850,000 investment into Drone Evolution from the £130m Investment Fund for Wales (IFW). This is the latest in a series of deal announcements from the Foresight Group (Foresight) who manage the £50m Equity Finance element of the IFW. This most recent investment has been made into Caerphilly based drone…

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NAO Report on Cladding Risks of London Tower Blocks

The cladding risk of London tower blocks with ACM and HPL cladding: A National Audit Office Report and the Role of Drone Technology in Cladding Replacement. In recent years, the safety of buildings clad with Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) and High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) has come under scrutiny following the tragic Grenfell Tower fire in 2017….

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Drone Related Jobs as at 15 November 2024

Disclaimer: All jobs posted here are from LinkedIn and other job sites including member and non-member organizations. Drone Related Jobs. NPAS are looking to recruit: XP299 Futures Development Manager. View Job Bristow is looking to recruit a UAS SAR Operator. View Job Tekever are looking to recruit a Regulations Manager – Defence. View Job Skeye…

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CAA Summary of Airspace Modernisation 2023 Progress Report Now Online

The new summary document is now available on the CAA’s website to accompany the Airspace Modernisation – 2023 Progress Report. Providing an overview of the progress made toward each aspect of AMS delivery over the year, it highlights key aspects of the strategy, including topics such as electronic conspicuity for uncrewed aircraft. If you would…

Survey Results - FRZ & TOLA Permissions from Private Land

Survey Results: Drone Permissions in FRZ & TOLA from Private Land

Drone Charging Levels & Process Efficiency for permission to operate in FRZ & TOLA from Private Land: Survey Findings. The results of the survey reveal key insights on obtaining permissions for operations from private land. The survey, conducted online in September 2024, gathered responses from 135 locations across the country, with input from both commercial…

Review of access to finance for advanced manufacturing scale-ups

The Department for Business and Trade is seeking evidence on the ability of advanced manufacturing scale-ups to access finance. The responses will add to the government’s green paper and wider engagement informing the UK’s industrial strategy development. The UK is recognized as a global hub for innovative businesses, particularly in the advanced manufacturing sector. This…